Author: Robert Lunsford

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...

During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Friday August 1st. At that time the moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 23:00 local summer time (LST) on the previous evening. This...

During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Thursday July 24th. 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 early...

During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Friday July 18th. At that time the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near midnight local summer time (LST). This weekend the waning...

During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Thursday July 10th. At that time 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...