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Earth is at Aphelion
Earth is at Aphelion (it's farthest point from the Sun) on July 3, 2025. At the moment of aphelion, the Sun will be over 94 million miles away (measured center to center), or over 3 million miles farther as compared to when the Earth is closest to it (perihelion).
Full Moon
The full moon occurs at 3:36 p.m. on July 10th when it's 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 the moon … Continue reading Full Moon
The Moon, Venus and Jupiter
On the mornings of July 21st, 22nd and 23rd at about 5:45 a.m. each morning you can find the waning crescent Moon, Venus and Jupiter together. Simply look to the east northeast each morning to enjoy the grouping.
New Moon
New Moon occurs at 2:11 p.m. on July 24th 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 … Continue reading New Moon
Venus and Jupiter Conjunction
You can find Venus and Jupiter with only 5 degrees seperating them rising in the east prior to the Sun on the morning of Wednesday, August 6th. The best time look is between 5:45 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Full Moon
The Full Moon occurs at 2:55 a.m. on Aug. 9th when it 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 the … Continue reading Full Moon
Perseid Meteor Shower Peak
This year, the peak of the Perseids is expected on the nights of August 11th and 12th. Although the moon will be about 84 percent illuminated, so many meteors will be washed out due to the bright Moon.
Moon, Venus, Jupiter and Mercury
The Moon will be sliding past Jupiter, Venus and Mercury on the mornings of August 19th, 20th and 21st. Look in the eastern sky before sunrise or at about 6:05 a.m. CDT each morning.
New Moon
The new moon happens on Aug. 23rd at 1:06 a.m. 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