Author: Robert Lunsford

During this period, the Moon reaches its first quarter phase on Wednesday, October 29th. On that date, the Moon will be located 90 degrees east of the Sun and will be set near 22:00 local standard time (LST). As the week...

During this period, the Moon reaches its new phase on Tuesday, October 21st. On that date, the Moon will be located near the Sun and will be invisible at night. As the week progresses, the waxing crescent Moon will enter the...

During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Monday October 13th. On that date the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 23:00 local summer time (LST). The waning moon will be a...

During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Tuesday October 7th. On that date the moon will be located opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long. The moon will be a major factor in reducing 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...