Author: Robert Lunsford

During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Wednesday March 29th. At that time the moon will lie 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 0400 local summer time (LST). Observing may be slightly...

During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Tuesday March 21st. At that time the moon will lie near the sun and will be invisible at night. This is the best time of the month to view meteor activity as there is no...

During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Wednesday March 15th. At that time the moon will lie 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 0300 local standard time (LST). This weekend the waning gibbous...

During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Tuesday March 7th. At that time the moon will lie opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long. This will be the worst time of the month to try and view...

As seen from the Northern Hemisphere, March is the slowest month of the year for meteor activity. No major annual showers are active and only a few very weak minor showers produce activity this month. The sporadic rates are also...