Author: Robert Lunsford

During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Thursday October 24th. At that time the moon will lie 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 2200 local summer time (LST) on the previous evening. This...

During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Thursday October 17th. At that time the moon will lie opposite to the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long. This weekend the waxing gibbous moon will set during...

During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Thursday October 10th. At that time the moon will lie 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 22:00 local summer time (LST) on that night. This weekend the...

Meteor activity increases in October when compared to September. A major shower (the Orionids) is active all month long and there are also many minor showers to be seen. Both branches of the Taurids become more active as the...

During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Wednesday September 24th. At that time the moon will lie 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 22:00 local summer time (LST). This weekend the waning gibbous...