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January 2023 Moon Phases and Monthly Astronomy
Happy New Years! The Quadrantid Meteor Shower will erupt soon to celebrate 2023. A beautiful three way conjunction later this month makes a great astrophotography opportunity. Mars also exits Retrograde – an event attached to both ancient and modern folklore.
Moon Phases, Solstice, and More for December 2022
One of the biggest meteor showers of the year happens this month! Followed by the Winter Solstice, known as Yule in folklore, December ends with two beautiful astrophotography opportunities. Click here to learn more!
Moon Phases, Perseid Meteor Shower, and More for August 2022
August 2022 is full of astrophotography opportunities! August starts with a Super Moon on the 11th, followed shortly by the Perseid Meteor Shower Peak on the 13th. Saturn will be at its peak viewing spot for the year as it enters Opposition to the Sun on August 14th. To top it all off, there are six Lunar Conjunctions before the month is over. Click Here to See August’s Moon Phases and More!
November 2021 Moon Phases, Meteor Showers, and Eclipse
November 2021 has five meteor showers, a partial lunar eclipse, and a great astrophotography opportunity for those with telescopes!The 2021 winter Eclipse Season starts shortly, and Venus will Occult the Moon this month as well. Although there are not many astronomical events this month, the ones that occur are exciting.