Author: Robert Lunsford

During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Monday April 15th. At that time, the moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will set near 04:00 local summer time (LST). As the week progresses the...

During this period, the moon reaches its new phase on Monday April 8th. At that time, the moon will be located near the sun and will not be visible during nighttime hours. As the week progresses the waxing crescent moon will...

During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Tuesday April 2nd. At that time, the moon will be located 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise near 04:30 local summer time. As the week progresses the waning...

During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Monday March 25th. At that time, 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 will...

During this period, the moon reaches its first quarter phase on Sunday March 17th. At that time, the moon will be located 90 degrees east of the sun and will be set near 23:00 Local Standard Time (LST) on the previous evening. As the week progresses the waxing gibbous moon will encroach upon the more active morning hours, reducing the number of meteors to be seen.