Author: Robert Lunsford

Meteor activity kicks into high gear in August as seen from the northern hemisphere. The main reason for all this activity is the Perseid shower that peaks on August 12th. This shower is active most of the month and remains...

During this period, the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Sunday July 28th. At that time the moon will lie 90 degrees west of the sun and will rise just prior to midnight local summer time (LST)  on July 27/28. As the week...

During this period, the moon reaches its full phase on Sunday July 21st. At that time the moon will lie opposite the sun and will lie above the horizon all night long. As the week progresses the waning gibbous moon will rise...

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...