EVENT LIST
Events
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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. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Bootes, but can appear anywhere in the sky.
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Full Moon
A full 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 the moon is exactly 180 degrees opposite the sun in … Continue reading Full Moon
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Earth at Perihelion
Perihelion is the point in Earth's orbit when it is closest to the Sun. This occurs once each year, usually in early January. Despite being closer to the Sun at perihelion, this does not cause the seasons; seasons are driven by Earth’s axial tilt. At perihelion, Earth receives slightly more solar energy than at other … Continue reading Earth at Perihelion
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Jupiter at Opposition
The "king of the planets" 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 Jupiter.
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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
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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.
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Crescent Moon, Saturn & Neptune
The waxing crescent Moon, Neptune and Saturn will line up with a little over 8 degrees of sky separating them in Pisces. You'll need binoculars or a telescope to see Neptune. Look about 45 minutes to a hour after sunset in the west. The crescent Moon top the trio with Neptune in the middle and … Continue reading Crescent Moon, Saturn & Neptune
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Full Moon
A full 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 the moon is exactly 180 degrees opposite the sun in … Continue reading Full Moon
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