EVENT LIST
Venus at Greatest Elongation East
Venus has been shining as the evening star since around August last year. On January 10, 2025, it reaches its farthest distance from the Sun in the evening sky.
Full Moon
The Full Moon occurs at 4:26 p.m. CST on Jan. 13th when the Moon is opposite the sun in its orbit around Earth. Its sunlit side is entirely visible from … Continue reading Full Moon
Occultation of Mars by the Moon
If you live in North America, you won’t want to miss this celestial event. An occultation happens when one celestial body passes in front of another, thereby hiding (or occulting) … Continue reading Occultation of Mars by the Moon
New Moon
The new moon occurs at 6:35 a.m. CST on Jan 29th when the moon is in between the Earth and the Sun on its orbital path. The new moon is … Continue reading New Moon
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 … Continue reading Lunar New Year
Moon and Venus Conjunction
The thin crescent Moon and Venus will be just 2.3 degress from each other in the constellation Pisces low in the southwest sky after sunset on the evening of Saturday, … Continue reading Moon and Venus Conjunction
Full Moon
The Full Moon occurs at 7:53 a.m. CST on Feb. 12th when the Moon is opposite the sun in its orbit around Earth. Its sunlit side is entirely visible from … Continue reading Full Moon
New Moon
The new moon happens at 6:44 p.m. CST Feb. 27th when the moon is in between the Earth and the Sun on its orbital path. The new moon is described … Continue reading New Moon