Author: Robert Lunsford

During this period, the Moon will reach its full phase on Friday May 1st. At that time, the moon will lie opposite the Sun and will lie above the horizon all night long. This weekend, the waxing gibbous moon will set during the...

During this period, the Moon will reach its first quarter phase on Friday, April 24. At that time, the half-illuminated moon will lie 90 degrees east of the Sun and will set near 03:00 local summer time (LST). This weekend, the...

During this period, the Moon will reach its new phase on Friday, April 17. At that time, it will lie near the Sun and will not be visible at night. This weekend, the waning crescent Moon will rise during the early morning hours...

During this period, the moon will reach its last quarter phase on Friday, April 10th. At that time, the half-illuminated moon will lie 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 04:00. This weekend, the waning gibbous moon,...

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...