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The Sky Tonight Update: Dec. 18, New Moon

Dec 18, 2017
2 min

The Sky Tonight Update: Dec. 18, New Moon

This December 18, the Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 06:30 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere. What is a “new” moon? The new moon occurs when the moon is positioned between the earth and sun. The three objects are in approximate alignment. The entire illuminated portion of the moo

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The Sky Tonight Update: Dec. 18, New Moon

Dec 18, 2017
2 min

The Sky Tonight Update: Dec. 18, New Moon

This December 18, the Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 06:30 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere. What is a “new” moon? The new moon occurs when the moon is positioned between the earth and sun. The three objects are in approximate alignment. The entire illuminated portion of the moo

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The Sky Tonight Update: Dec. 18, New Moon

Dec 18, 2017
2 min

The Sky Tonight Update: Dec. 18, New Moon

This December 18, the Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 06:30 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere. What is a “new” moon? The new moon occurs when the moon is positioned between the earth and sun. The three objects are in approximate alignment. The entire illuminated portion of the moo

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The Sky Tonight Update: Dec. 18, New Moon

Dec 18, 2017
2 min

The Sky Tonight Update: Dec. 18, New Moon

This December 18, the Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 06:30 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere. What is a “new” moon? The new moon occurs when the moon is positioned between the earth and sun. The three objects are in approximate alignment. The entire illuminated portion of the moo

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The Sky Tonight Update: Dec. 18, New Moon

Dec 18, 2017
2 min

The Sky Tonight Update: Dec. 18, New Moon

This December 18, the Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 06:30 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere. What is a “new” moon? The new moon occurs when the moon is positioned between the earth and sun. The three objects are in approximate alignment. The entire illuminated portion of the moo

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The Sky Tonight Update: Nov. 18, New Moon

Nov 18, 2017
2 min

The Sky Tonight Update: Nov. 18, New Moon

This November 18, the Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 11:42 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere. What is a “new” moon? The new moon occurs when the moon is positioned between the earth and sun. The three objects are in approximate alignment. The entire illuminated portion of the moo

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The Sky Tonight Update: Nov. 18, New Moon

Nov 18, 2017
2 min

The Sky Tonight Update: Nov. 18, New Moon

This November 18, the Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 11:42 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere. What is a “new” moon? The new moon occurs when the moon is positioned between the earth and sun. The three objects are in approximate alignment. The entire illuminated portion of the moo

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The Sky Tonight Update: Nov. 18, New Moon

Nov 18, 2017
2 min

The Sky Tonight Update: Nov. 18, New Moon

This November 18, the Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 11:42 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere. What is a “new” moon? The new moon occurs when the moon is positioned between the earth and sun. The three objects are in approximate alignment. The entire illuminated portion of the moo

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The Sky Tonight Update: Nov. 18, New Moon

Nov 18, 2017
2 min

The Sky Tonight Update: Nov. 18, New Moon

This November 18, the Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 11:42 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere. What is a “new” moon? The new moon occurs when the moon is positioned between the earth and sun. The three objects are in approximate alignment. The entire illuminated portion of the moo

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The Sky Tonight Update: Nov. 18, New Moon

Nov 18, 2017
2 min

The Sky Tonight Update: Nov. 18, New Moon

This November 18, the Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 11:42 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere. What is a “new” moon? The new moon occurs when the moon is positioned between the earth and sun. The three objects are in approximate alignment. The entire illuminated portion of the moo

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The Sky Tonight Update: Feb. 11, Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

Feb 10, 2017
2 min

The Sky Tonight Update: Feb. 11, Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

This February 11, a penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth’s partial shadow, or penumbra. During this type of eclipse the Moon will darken slightly but not completely. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of eastern South America, eastern Canada, the Atlantic Ocean, Europe, Africa, and western Asia. An eclipse of the moon can only happen at full moon, when the sun, Earth and moon line up in space, with Earth in the middle. At such times,

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The Sky Tonight Update: Feb. 11, Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

Feb 10, 2017
2 min

The Sky Tonight Update: Feb. 11, Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

This February 11, a penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth’s partial shadow, or penumbra. During this type of eclipse the Moon will darken slightly but not completely. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of eastern South America, eastern Canada, the Atlantic Ocean, Europe, Africa, and western Asia. An eclipse of the moon can only happen at full moon, when the sun, Earth and moon line up in space, with Earth in the middle. At such times,

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The Sky Tonight Update: Feb. 11, Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

Feb 10, 2017
2 min

The Sky Tonight Update: Feb. 11, Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

This February 11, a penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth’s partial shadow, or penumbra. During this type of eclipse the Moon will darken slightly but not completely. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of eastern South America, eastern Canada, the Atlantic Ocean, Europe, Africa, and western Asia. An eclipse of the moon can only happen at full moon, when the sun, Earth and moon line up in space, with Earth in the middle. At such times,

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The Sky Tonight Update: Feb. 11, Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

Feb 10, 2017
2 min

The Sky Tonight Update: Feb. 11, Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

This February 11, a penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth’s partial shadow, or penumbra. During this type of eclipse the Moon will darken slightly but not completely. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of eastern South America, eastern Canada, the Atlantic Ocean, Europe, Africa, and western Asia. An eclipse of the moon can only happen at full moon, when the sun, Earth and moon line up in space, with Earth in the middle. At such times,

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The Sky Tonight Update: Feb. 11, Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

Feb 10, 2017
2 min

The Sky Tonight Update: Feb. 11, Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

This February 11, a penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth’s partial shadow, or penumbra. During this type of eclipse the Moon will darken slightly but not completely. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of eastern South America, eastern Canada, the Atlantic Ocean, Europe, Africa, and western Asia. An eclipse of the moon can only happen at full moon, when the sun, Earth and moon line up in space, with Earth in the middle. At such times,

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The Sky Tonight Update: January 12, The Full Moon

Jan 11, 2017
1 min

The Sky Tonight Update: January 12, The Full Moon

This January 12th, the Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 11:34 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Wolf Moon because this was the time of year when hungry wolf packs howled outside their camps. This moon has also been know as the Old Moon and the Moon After Yule. At full moon, the moon and sun are on a line, with Earth in between. It’s as

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The Sky Tonight Update: January 12, The Full Moon

Jan 11, 2017
1 min

The Sky Tonight Update: January 12, The Full Moon

This January 12th, the Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 11:34 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Wolf Moon because this was the time of year when hungry wolf packs howled outside their camps. This moon has also been know as the Old Moon and the Moon After Yule. At full moon, the moon and sun are on a line, with Earth in between. It’s as

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The Sky Tonight Update: January 12, The Full Moon

Jan 11, 2017
1 min

The Sky Tonight Update: January 12, The Full Moon

This January 12th, the Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 11:34 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Wolf Moon because this was the time of year when hungry wolf packs howled outside their camps. This moon has also been know as the Old Moon and the Moon After Yule. At full moon, the moon and sun are on a line, with Earth in between. It’s as

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The Sky Tonight Update: January 12, The Full Moon

Jan 11, 2017
1 min

The Sky Tonight Update: January 12, The Full Moon

This January 12th, the Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 11:34 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Wolf Moon because this was the time of year when hungry wolf packs howled outside their camps. This moon has also been know as the Old Moon and the Moon After Yule. At full moon, the moon and sun are on a line, with Earth in between. It’s as

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The Sky Tonight Update: January 12, The Full Moon

Jan 11, 2017
1 min

The Sky Tonight Update: January 12, The Full Moon

This January 12th, the Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 11:34 UTC. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Wolf Moon because this was the time of year when hungry wolf packs howled outside their camps. This moon has also been know as the Old Moon and the Moon After Yule. At full moon, the moon and sun are on a line, with Earth in between. It’s as

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