Author: Robert Lunsford

September offers longer nights in the Northern Hemisphere that tend to be less hazy than those experienced in mid-summer. In the sky, no major showers are visible from either hemisphere, but the Northern Hemisphere enjoys the...

Jordan Ragsdale captured this brilliant fireball through clouds using his AllSky Camera System on December 19, 2025, at 23:07 MDT (6:07 UT on Dec 20) from Eagle, Idaho, USA. ©Jordan Ragsdale During this period the moon will...

During this period the moon will reach its first quarter phase on Thursday August 20th. At that time the moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 22:30 local summer time (LST). This weekend the waxing...

During this period the moon will reach its new phase on Wednesday August 12th. 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 morning...

Meteor activity kicks into high gear in August as seen from the Northern Hemisphere. The main reason for all this activity is the Perseid shower that peaks on August 13th. This shower is active most of the month and remains...