Author: Robert Lunsford

During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Sunday October 22nd. At this time is will actually set near 2200 local summer (LST) on October 21st. As the week progresses, the moon will intrude into the morning...

During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Saturday October 14th. As the week progresses, the moon will then enter the evening sky as a waxing crescent but will set before the more active morning hours arrive. The...

During this period, the moon wanes from being half-illuminated to nearly new by Friday October 13th. Being visible in the morning sky, the moon will cause a slight reduction in meteor rates during the most active portion of 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...

During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Friday September 29th. 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...