Author: Robert Lunsford

During this period, the moon’s phase will reach its first quarter phase on Monday January 26th. At that time, the moon will lie 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 01:00. As the week progresses the waxing gibbous moon...

During this period, the moon’s phase will reach its new phase on Sunday January 18th. At that time, the moon will lie near the sun and is not seen at night. As the week progresses the waxing crescent moon will enter the evening...

During this period, the moon’s phase will reach its last quarter phase on Saturday January 10th. At that time, the moon will lie 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near midnight. As the week progresses the waning moon will...

January is best known for the Quadrantids, which have the potential to be the best shower of the year. Unfortunately, this shower is short lived and occurs during some of the worst weather in the northern hemisphere. Due to the...

During this period, the moon’s phase will reach its first quarter phase on Saturday December 27th. At that time, the half-illuminated moon will set just prior to midnight (Dec. 28th). The morning hours will be free of moonlight...