Author: Robert Lunsford

During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Monday November 27th. On that night the moon will be located opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long. As the week progresses, the waning gibbous moon...

During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Monday November 20th. On that night the half-illuminated moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 23:00 local standard time (LST). As the...

During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Monday November 13th. On that morning 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...

During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Sunday November 5th. At that time the moon will rise near 2200 local standard time (on Nov 4th)  and will illuminate the skies the remainder of the night. With each...

As seen from the northern hemisphere, meteor rates continue to be strong in November. While no major activity is expected this month, the two Taurid radiants plus the Leonids keep the skies active. The addition of strong...