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A fairly bright moon will interfere with this fairly average shower, so try to catch it in the very early morning after the moon has set. The Lyrids can be counted on for about 20 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by dust particles left behind by[...]
This is also the first of three βsupermoonsβ for 2021, with the moon making a closer-than-usual pass by earth. (It will be closest during the next new moonβ¦ when you canβt see it.) In the northern hemisphere, this full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Pink[...]
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The second quarter moon will block out some of the faintest meteors this year. But if you are patient, you should still should be able to catch quite a few good ones. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. The Eta Aquarids is an above average shower,[...]
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Did you miss seeing Mercury in March? Didnβt want to wake up early to see it in the morning sky? Hereβs your second chance. Mercury will be at its highest point above the horizon in the evening sky. Look for the planet low in the western sky just after sunset.[...]
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The Earthβs shadow will completely cover the Moon. Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on[...]
This is also the second of three supermoons for 2021. The Moon will be near its closest approach to the Earth and may look slightly larger and brighter than usual. (6% bigger than average.) In the northern hemisphere, this full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the[...]