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Author: Scott Levine
I'm a mostly-self-taught, astronomy nut and writer in New York's Hudson Valley. When I'm not doing dad stuff, I'm looking to the skies and writing about it. I usually try to keep things light, easy, and fun around here. Oh, and I'm not a trained artist, all of those sky drawings are just my natural talent.
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The 12-Year Project (at Sky & Telescope)!
Jupiter’s at opposition this weekend. How about we start a 12-year-long observing project? Wait… What?
The 12-Year Project (at Sky & Telescope)!
Saturn’s at Opposition Tonight!
As you’ve probably already heard, Saturn is at opposition tonight! What’s that mean?
Primary Moon Phases – August 2021!
Happy new month, everyone! Here are the Moon’s primary phases for August 2021!
New Moon: August 8
First Quarter: August 15
Full Moon: August 22
Last Quarter: August 30
Primary Moon Phases – June 2021!
Primary #Moon Phases – June 2021!
Last Quarter: June 2
New Moon: June 10
First Quarter: June 18
Full Moon: June 24
Dusk, Friday Night
Neighbor: “What are you staring at?” Me: “The Moon.” Neighbor: “Oh… wow. I don’t look as much as I want … More
On to the Spring Arch!
Hey, Sky Fans! How’s things? Happy Friday. I only have time for a quick post today, but… Why is mid-May … More
Primary Moon Phases – May 2021!
It’s time for the Moon’s Primary Phases for May 2021!
– Last Quarter: May 3
– New Moon: May 11
– First Quarter: May 19
– Full Moon: May 26
Primary Moon Phases, April 2021!
It’s the Moon’s primary phases for April 2021!
The Moon, Mars, and Two Clusters!
Did you get a chance to see the Moon with Mars, Aldebaran, the Hyades, and the Pleiades on March 19, 2021?
