Author: Robert Lunsford

During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Tuesday May 27th. At that time the moon will lie near the sun and will be invisible at night. This weekend a very slender crescent moon will rise near the start of dawn and...

During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Tuesday May 20th. At that time the moon will lie 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near midnight local standard time (LST). Evening hours will be free of...

During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Monday May 12th. At that time the moon will lie opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long. This will be the worst time of the month to try and view...

May is the best spring month (in the northern hemisphere) to view meteor activity. The eta Aquariids are very active the first two weeks of the month then fade as the month progresses. These meteors are only visible in the few...

During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Sunday April 27th. At that time the moon will lie near the sun and will be invisible at night. As the week progresses the waxing crescent moon will enter the evening sky but...