Author: Robert Lunsford

During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Thursday October 10th. At that time the moon will lie 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 22:00 local summer time (LST) on that night. This weekend 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 last quarter phase on Wednesday September 24th. At that time the moon will lie 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 22:00 local summer time (LST). This weekend the waning gibbous...

During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Wednesday September 18th. At that time the moon will lie opposite the sun in the sky and will lie above the horizon all night long. This weekend the waxing gibbous moon will...

During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Wednesday September 11th. At that time the moon will lie 90 degrees east of the sun in the sky and will set near 22:00 Local Summer Time (on September 10th). This...