Author: Robert Lunsford

Meteor season finally gets going in July for the northern hemisphere. The first half of the month will be much like June with predominantly slow rates. After the 15th though, both sporadic and shower rates increase...

During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Wednesday June 25th. At that time the moon will be located near the sun and will be invisible at night. This weekend the waning crescent moon will rise during the early...

During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Wednesday June 18th. At that time the half-illuminated moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 02:00 local summer time (LST). This weekend...

During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Wednesday June 11th. At that time the moon will be located opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long. This weekend the waxing gibbous moon will not set...

As seen from the northern hemisphere, June is another slow month for meteor activity. There are no major showers active in June and only the Anthelion source can be counted on for continuous activity. Sporadic rates continue to...