Author: Robert Lunsford

During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Sunday July 14th. At that time the moon will lie 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near midnight local summer time (LST). As the week progresses the waxing...

During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Saturday July 6th. At that time the moon will lie close to the sun and will be invisible at night. As the week progresses the moon will enter the evening sky but will set...

Meteor season finally gets going in July for the northern hemisphere. The first half of the month will be much like June with predominantly slow rates. After the 15th though, both sporadic and shower rates increase...

During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Saturday June 22nd. At that time the moon lies opposite the sun in the sky and lies above the horizon most of the night. As the week progresses, the moon will rise later in...

During this period, the moon waxes from half-illuminated to nearly full. This weekend the waxing gibbous moon will set during the early morning hours, allowing a small window of opportunity to view between moon set and dawn. The...