EVENT LIST
New Moon
The new moon happens when the moon is in between the Earth and the Sun on its orbital path. The new moon is described as invisible because the part of the moon that is illuminated by the Sun is not facing the Earth. Only the dark side of the moon is visible.
Quadrantids Meteor Shower
The Quadrantids is an above average shower, with up to 40 meteors per hour at its peak. The shower runs annually from January 1-5. It peaks this year on the night of the 3rd and morning of the 4th. The crescent moon will set early in the evening, leaving dark skies for what should be … Continue reading Quadrantids Meteor Shower
Earth at Perihelion
Earth reaches perihelion (closest point to the Sun) on January 4th at 0.98333 AU in 2025.
Mars at Opposition
The red planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. It will be brighter than any other time of the year and will be visible all night long. This is the best time to view and photograph Mars. A medium-sized telescope will allow you … Continue reading Mars at Opposition
Venus & Saturn Conjunction
Venus and Saturn will be about 2 and a quarter degrees apart high in the southwest sky after sunset making for a great photo op.
Venus at Greatest Elongation East
Venus has been shining as the evening star since around August last year. On January 10, 2025, it reaches its farthest distance from the Sun in the evening sky.