Author: Robert Lunsford

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...

During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Monday April 21st. At that time the moon will lie 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 03:00 local summer time. As the week progresses the waning crescent...

During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Saturday April 5th. At that time the moon will lie 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 03:00 local summer time (LST). As the week progresses the waxing...