Author: Robert Lunsford

During this period, the Moon reaches its full phase on Friday, December 5th. On that date, the moon will be located opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long. This weekend the waxing gibbous moon will set...

During this period, the Moon reaches its first quarter phase on Friday, November 28th. On that date, the moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 23:00 local standard time (LST) on the previous evening....

During this period, the Moon reaches its new phase on Thursday, November 20th. On that date, the moon will be located near the sun and will be invisible at night. This weekend the waning crescent moon will rise during the...

During this period, the Moon reaches its last quarter phase on Wednesday, November 12th. On that date, the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 2200 local standard time (LST) on the previous...

As seen from the northern hemisphere, meteor rates continue to be strong in November. While no major activity is expected this month, the two Taurid radiants plus the Leonids keep the skies active. The addition of strong...