Author: Robert Lunsford

During this period the moon will reach its new phase on Saturday October 10th. At that time the moon will not be visible at night. As the week progresses the moon will enter the evening sky but will set long before the more...

During this period the moon’s phase will wane from half-illuminated to nearly new. This weekend the last quarter moon will rise near 23:00 local summer time (LST). The moon will be a nuisance if in your field of view. It would...

During this period the moon’s phase will its full phase on Saturday September 26. At that time the moon will lie above the horizon all night long, making meteor observing difficult at best. As the week progresses, the waning...

During this period the moon’s phase will wax from half-illuminated to nearly full. This weekend the waxing gibbous moon will set during the early morning hours allowing a few hours of dark skies between moonset and dawn. This...

During this period the moon will reach its first quarter phase on Friday September 18th. At that time the moon will be located ninety degrees east of the sun and will set near 22:00 local summer time (LST). This weekend the...