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 … Continue reading Quadrantids Meteor Shower
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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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading Jupiter at Opposition
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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 … 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 … Continue reading New Moon
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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 … 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 … Continue reading Full Moon
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