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August Skies
The Moon as a thin crescent is five days from first quarter when August begins. By the 11th, the Moon is full and 4 degrees south of Saturn. Will you be able to spot the Ringed Planet behind the bright disk of the full Moon? It won’t be easy. Read more
June Skies - 2022
The Moon kicks off June with an occultation of the Minor Planet Ceres, which should theoretically be visible from the southern edge of Canada. Read more
shipboard in the Pacific
The Moon is new on April 1, which means it is direct line of sight with the Sun – in other words, invisible. Read more
February Skies 2022
The Moon opens the month at new phase, and Jupiter is close at hand, but maybe a tough observation—close to the horizon at sundown. Read more
Night Skies - June Skies - 2021
The Moon is 5 degrees south of Jupiter on June 1, a day away from last quarter. These events are early morning ones, so be prepared to get up early! Uranus is 2 degrees north of the waning crescent Moon on the 6th. Read more
