Author: Robert Lunsford

During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Wednesday December 27th. On that night the moon will lie opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long. This weekend the waxing gibbous moon will set during...

During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Tuesday December 19th. On that night the half-illuminated moon will lie 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near midnight (on Dec 19/20). This weekend the...

During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Wednesday December 13th. On that night the moon will be near the sun and will be invisible at night. This weekend the waning crescent moon will rise during the early morning...

No matter where you live, the first half of December provides some of the best meteor activity of the year. In the Northern Hemisphere the sporadic rates are still strong plus you can also count on strong activity from the...

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...