Author: Robert Lunsford

Meteor activity picks up a bit during April as the Lyrids become active during the month. The Lyrids are active from the 15th through the 29th, with a pronounced maximum on the 22nd. Sporadic rates during April are steady as...

During this period, the moon will reach its first quarter phase on Wednesday March 25th. At that time, the half-illuminated moon will lie 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 03:00. This weekend the waxing crescent moon...

During this period, the moon will reach its new phase on Thursday March 19th. At that time, the moon will lie near the sun and will be invisible at night. This weekend the waning crescent moon will rise a few hours prior to dawn...

During this period, the moon will reach its last quarter phase on Wednesday March 11th. At that time, the moon will lie 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 23:00 on the previous evening. Moonlight will continue to be a...

As seen from the Northern Hemisphere, March is the slowest month of the year for meteor activity. No major annual showers are active and only a few very weak minor showers produce activity this month. The sporadic rates are also...