EVENT LIST

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

Full Moon

The full moon occurs at 1:08 p.m. on Sept. 7th and 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 moon … Continue reading Full Moon

Saturn at Opposition

The ringed 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 Saturn and its moons.

New Moon

The new moon happens at 2:54 p.m. on Sept. 21st 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

Autumnal Equinox

The Autumnal Equinox occurs on Sept. 22nd at 1:19 p.m. when the sun shines directly on the equator and the length of day and night is nearly equal. This is also marks the first day of Fall in the Northern hemisphere.

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