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During this period, the moon’s phase will reach its first quarter phase on Saturday December 27th. At that time, the half-illuminated moon will set just prior to midnight (Dec. 28th). The morning hours will be free of moonlight...

During this period, the moon’s phase will reach its new phase on Saturday December 20th. At that time, it will lie close to the sun and will be invisible at night. As the week progresses the moon will enter the evening sky as a...

During this period, the moon’s phase will wane from nearly half-illuminated to just a few percent. This weekend the waning crescent moon will rise during the early morning hours and will not bother meteor observers as long as...

Usually, no matter where you live, the first half of December provides some of the best meteor activity of the year. Unfortunately, in 2025 the full moon occurs right in the middle of this period.  Therefore, meteor activity...

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...