EVENT LIST
Events
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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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Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is not a public holiday. Many people in countries such as the United States celebrate Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year. It marks the first day of the New Year on the Chinese calendar. 2026 is the year of the Fire Horse.
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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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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