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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 will reach its full phase on Wednesday July 29th. At that time the moon will be located opposite the sun in the sky and will lie above the horizon most of the night. This weekend the moon will set...

During this period the moon will reach its first quarter phase on Tuesday July 21st. At that time the half-illuminated moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near midnight local summer time (LST). As the...

During this period the moon will reach its new phase on Tuesday July 14th. At that time the moon will be located near the sun and will be invisible at night. As the week progresses the moon will enter the evening sky but will be...

During this period the moon will reach its last quarter phase on Tuesday July 7th. At that time the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun in the sky rise near midnight local summer time (LST) on July 7/8. As the week...

Meteor season finally gets going in July for the Northern Hemisphere. The first half of the month will be much like June with predominantly slow rates. After the 15th though, both sporadic and shower rates increase...

During this period the moon will reach its first quarter phase on Sunday June 21st. At that time the moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near midnight local summer time (LST) on June 21/22. As the week...