Author: Robert Lunsford

During this period the moon will reach its last quarter phase on Sunday November 1. The half-illuminated moon will rise near 22:00 local standard time (LST). As the week progresses the waning crescent moon will rise later with...

During this period the moon will reach its full phase on Monday October 26. At that time the moon will lie above the horizon all night long making meteor observing difficult as the bright moonlight will obscure all but the...

During this period the moon will reach its first quarter phase on Sunday October 18th. At that time the half-illuminated moon will be present in the evening sky and will set near 23:00 local summer time (LST). As the week...

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...