EVENT LIST
Moon and Venus Conjunction
The thin crescent Moon and Venus will be just 2.3 degress from each other in the constellation Pisces low in the southwest sky after sunset on the evening of Saturday, Feb. 1st. Also look for Saturn hanging a little over 11 degrees below them.
Full Moon
The Full Moon occurs at 7:53 a.m. CST on Feb. 12th when the Moon is opposite the sun in its orbit around Earth. Its sunlit side is entirely visible from Earth. The moon appears full to the eye for two to three nights. However, astronomers regard the moon as full at a precisely defined instant, … Continue reading Full Moon
New Moon
The new moon happens at 6:44 p.m. CST Feb. 27th 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 … Continue reading New Moon
Daylight Saving Time Begins
Daylight Saving Time Begins at 2:00 a.m Sunday morning. Spring forward. Set your clocks forward one hour before bed on Saturday evening.
Total Lunar Eclipse
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes completely through the Earth's dark shadow, or umbra. During this type of eclipse, the Moon will gradually get darker and then take on a rusty or blood red color. This lunar eclipse will be visible throughout all of North America, Mexico, Central America, and South America. … Continue reading Total Lunar Eclipse
Full Moon
The Full Moon occurs at 1:54 a.m. on March 14th when the Moon is opposite the sun in its orbit around Earth. Its sunlit side is entirely visible from Earth. The moon appears full to the eye for two to three nights. However, astronomers regard the moon as full at a precisely defined instant, when … Continue reading Full Moon
Spring Equinox
The Vernal equinox occurs on March 20th at 4:01 a.m. when the Sun shines directly on the equator and the length of night and day are nearly equal. This is also marks the first day of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere.