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Lughnasadh

Lughnasadh is celebrated near the midpoint of the Summer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox (Northern Hemisphere). It observes the traditional start of the harvest season.

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Lughnasadh is celebrated near the midpoint of the Summer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox (Northern Hemisphere). It observes the traditional start of the harvest season.

Reminder: Aug 2027 TOTAL Solar Eclipse

Just as North America experienced twice-in-a-lifetime solar eclipses in 2017 and 2024, on August 2nd 2027 Europe and Africa will have their turn. The eclipse will start in Morocco, sweep across the Mediterranean Sea, and reach its peak totality in historic Luxor, Egypt. Eclip...

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Just as North America experienced twice-in-a-lifetime solar eclipses in 2017 and 2024, on August 2nd 2027 Europe and Africa will have their turn. The eclipse will start in Morocco, sweep across the Mediterranean Sea, and reach its peak totality in historic Luxor, Egypt. Eclipsophile says, "Cloud cover for this eclipse is among the lowest I’ve analyzed over the last 45 years... Just about anywhere will present a good to excellent opportunity to see this event and bathe in over six minutes of totality." https://eclipsophile.com/tse2027/ If you live anywhere near the path of totality and have never seen a total eclipse of the sun, DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY. If you live far away, it's not too early to make travel plans. Many hotels in the path of totality are already fully booked.

Perseids Meteor Shower

Hooray! Dark skies (no moon) interfering with one of the best showers of the year, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. Although the predicted peak falls during the night of August 12-13, it has a long range: from July 14 to September 1. So, you can start watching for

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Hooray! Dark skies (no moon) interfering with one of the best showers of the year, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. Although the predicted peak falls during the night of August 12-13, it has a long range: from July 14 to September 1. So, you can start watching for these meteors in the early August morning hours. The Perseid meteor shower is perhaps the most beloved meteor shower of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s a rich and steady shower. These fast and bright meteors radiate from a point in the constellation Perseus the Hero. As with all meteor shower radiant points, you don’t need to know Perseus to watch the shower. Instead, the meteors appear in all parts of the sky, frequently leaving persistent trails. Perseid meteors tend to strengthen in number from midnight to the wee hours before dawn. These meteors are the result of our passing through the tail of Comet Swift-Tuttle. For a while, astronomers calculated that this comet would collide with the Earth during the Perseids in 2126. Such an impact would have spoiled any stargazing since the comet is the largest near-Earth object that periodically passes through our sky. If Swift-Tuttle ever does hit the Earth, its 60 km/s impact will be about 27 times more energetic than the asteroid strike that wiped out the dinosaurs.

Total Solar Eclipse (Spain and Mallorca)

To experience greatest totality, you might get a lucky break in the clouds in Greenland or Iceland... but unlikely according to Eclipsophile: "Two-thirds of the Moon’s shadow path falls over water and even a casual glance at Figure 1 shows that ship-borne viewing sites will be c.

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To experience greatest totality, you might get a lucky break in the clouds in Greenland or Iceland... but unlikely according to Eclipsophile: "Two-thirds of the Moon’s shadow path falls over water and even a casual glance at Figure 1 shows that ship-borne viewing sites will be challenged to find good weather. Instead, the best observing sites are on land or close to land and of these, Spain and Mallorca are the most promising."

Venus, the Evening Star

Is that a plane landing in the western sky, just after sunset? No, it's Venus at its greatest eastern elongation (farthest from the Sun and less washed out.) Did you know that Venus has phases, like the Moon? In binoculars you can often see its crescent shape. But you’ll never s.

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Is that a plane landing in the western sky, just after sunset? No, it's Venus at its greatest eastern elongation (farthest from the Sun and less washed out.) Did you know that Venus has phases, like the Moon? In binoculars you can often see its crescent shape. But you’ll never see a truly “full” Venus: that happens when the planet is on the far side of the Sun, lost in its glare.

Partial Lunar Eclipse

This is very nearly a full lunar eclipse at 96%, and it will be at least somewhat visible to most of the population on earth (from Alaska to Egypt)

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This is very nearly a full lunar eclipse at 96%, and it will be at least somewhat visible to most of the population on earth (from Alaska to Egypt)

🌕 Full Moon (Sturgeon)

The term "Sturgeon Moon" refers to the full moon in August and originates from Native American tribes in North America. They named it after the sturgeon fish, which was abundant and most easily caught in the Great Lakes and other major bodies of water during this time of the year

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The term "Sturgeon Moon" refers to the full moon in August and originates from Native American tribes in North America. They named it after the sturgeon fish, which was abundant and most easily caught in the Great Lakes and other major bodies of water during this time of the year. Ever seen a sturgeon? Living dinosaurs! This fish species dates back to the Late Cretaceous period, around 100 million years ago, making them one of the oldest surviving fish species. Google yourself some 'great lakes sturgeon' pictures. Weird looking, but allegedly one of the tastiest fish in the world.

September Equinox

The Sun will beam down directly on the equator giving us just about equal amounts of day and night in most parts of the world. North of the equator, this is your Autumnal Equinox. If you live south of the equator, this is your Spring Equinox. Also, try balancing an egg on its en.

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The Sun will beam down directly on the equator giving us just about equal amounts of day and night in most parts of the world. North of the equator, this is your Autumnal Equinox. If you live south of the equator, this is your Spring Equinox. Also, try balancing an egg on its end! Whether or not you succeed has nothing to do with the Equinox, but it's still a fun game to try on any day of the year. :)

🌕 Full Moon (Harvest)

The Farmer's Almanac described this as the Harvest Moon because it gave farmers several extra evenings of moonlight to allow them to finish their harvests before the frosts of fall arrived. Tender vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, winter squash, and pumpkins must be picked be

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The Farmer's Almanac described this as the Harvest Moon because it gave farmers several extra evenings of moonlight to allow them to finish their harvests before the frosts of fall arrived. Tender vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, winter squash, and pumpkins must be picked before the first frost. "Come a little bit closer Hear what I have to say Just like children sleepin' We could dream this night away But there's a full moon risin' Let's go dancin' in the light We know where the music's playin' Let's go out and feel the night Because I'm still in love with you I want to see you dance again Because I'm still in love with you On this harvest moon..." – Neil Young

Saturn Crazy Bright

Saturn will be at "opposition" -- its closest approach to Earth. It will be brighter this week than any other time of the year and will be visible all night long. This is the best time to view and photograph Saturn and its moons. A medium-sized or larger telescope will allow you.

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Saturn will be at "opposition" -- its closest approach to Earth. It will be brighter this week than any other time of the year and will be visible all night long. This is the best time to view and photograph Saturn and its moons. A medium-sized or larger telescope will allow you to see Saturn's rings and a few of its brightest moons. Fun fact: Saturn's rings are relatively new. They coalesced around the same time that trees and sharks were making their first appearance on Earth some 400 million years ago.

Draconids Meteor Shower

The waning crescent moon will not be much of a problem this year. Bonus, you you don't have to wake up early for this one! The radiant point is highest in the sky just as darkness falls. The cause of this shower – Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner – was at perihelion in March of this y.

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The waning crescent moon will not be much of a problem this year. Bonus, you you don't have to wake up early for this one! The radiant point is highest in the sky just as darkness falls. The cause of this shower – Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner – was at perihelion in March of this year. Will we finally see a storm of Draconid meteors this year? Yes please! The radiant point for the Draconid meteor shower almost coincides with the head of the constellation Draco the Dragon in the northern sky. That’s why you can view the Draconids best from the Northern Hemisphere (and early in the Evening.)

Orionids Meteor Shower

The waxing gibbous moon will set around midnight, so watch for meteors just midnight through the wee hours of dawn. These fast-moving meteors sometimes produce bright fireballs, which might be able to overcome a moonlit glare. If you trace these meteors backward, they seem to ra.

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The waxing gibbous moon will set around midnight, so watch for meteors just midnight through the wee hours of dawn. These fast-moving meteors sometimes produce bright fireballs, which might be able to overcome a moonlit glare. If you trace these meteors backward, they seem to radiate from the Club of the famous constellation Orion the Hunter. The Orionids is produced by dust grains left behind by comet Halley, which has been known and observed since ancient times.

Mercury Retrograde Begins

Yes! Resume working on that abandoned project. But don't sign that contract before re-reading it three times. Mercury Retrograde is of particular interest to *astrologically* minded folks, and some people who have to deal with communications technology. See URL for more info...

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Yes! Resume working on that abandoned project. But don't sign that contract before re-reading it three times. Mercury Retrograde is of particular interest to *astrologically* minded folks, and some people who have to deal with communications technology. See URL for more info...

🌕 Full Moon (Hunters)

Known as the "Hunters Moon" because at this time of year the leaves are falling and the game is fat and ready to hunt.

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Known as the "Hunters Moon" because at this time of year the leaves are falling and the game is fat and ready to hunt.

Samhain

Samhain marks the last of the year's four cross-quarter festivals in the Wheel of the Year, celebrated by many in Neopagan and Wiccan traditions. Positioned between the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, it serves as a time to honor and remember th

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Samhain marks the last of the year's four cross-quarter festivals in the Wheel of the Year, celebrated by many in Neopagan and Wiccan traditions. Positioned between the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, it serves as a time to honor and remember the deceased.

(Possible) Taurid Fireballs

This year, a waning crescent moon shouldn't interfere with the show. The Taurid meteor shower, which includes both Southern and Northern Taurids, is known for its long duration, typically lasting from September 28 to December 2, but it generally offers only about five meteors pe.

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This year, a waning crescent moon shouldn't interfere with the show. The Taurid meteor shower, which includes both Southern and Northern Taurids, is known for its long duration, typically lasting from September 28 to December 2, but it generally offers only about five meteors per hour even at its peak. The Taurids are notable for a high percentage of fireballs, or exceptionally bright meteors.The American Meteor Society pointed to “a seven-year periodicity” with Taurid fireballs. 2008 and 2015 both produced them. 2022 did as well. Fingers crossed for 2029? The best viewing times for the Taurids are typically around midnight, when the constellation Taurus is highest in the sky. The Taurids are unusual in having two separate streams: one produced by debris from Asteroid 2004 TG10 and the other from Comet 2P Encke.

Mercury Retrograde Ends

This is primarily of interest to *astrologically* minded folks. See URL for more info...

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Leonids Meteor Shower

The waxing gibbous moon will set shortly after midnight, so wait until then to look for meteors. It peaks this year on the night of the 17th and morning of the 18th Here's a bit of history: The Leonids, typically an average shower, occasionally produces extraordinary meteor stor.

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The waxing gibbous moon will set shortly after midnight, so wait until then to look for meteors. It peaks this year on the night of the 17th and morning of the 18th Here's a bit of history: The Leonids, typically an average shower, occasionally produces extraordinary meteor storms. In 1966, observers witnessed thousands of meteors per minute during a spectacular 15-minute period on November 17. Meteors seemed to fall like rain, all streaming from the constellation Leo the Lion. This event left a lasting impression of Earth moving through space, amidst a dense meteor stream. While Leonid meteor storms recur approximately every 33 to 34 years, recent occurrences haven't matched the intensity of 1966. Usually, the Leonids peak at 10-15 meteors per hour and are most active after midnight, with the highest numbers just before dawn. The Leonids are unique for their roughly 33-year cyclonic peak, with the last major event in 2001. (So maybe mark your calendars for November 2033?) The shower, resulting from dust grains left by comet Tempel-Tuttle, discovered in 1865, runs annually from November 6-30. While meteors radiate from Leo, they can be seen across the sky.

🌕 Super Full Moon (Kartik Purnima)

Kartik Purnima, a revered festival in Hinduism, is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Kartik. This festival holds great significance as it commemorates Lord Shiva's triumph over the demon Tripurasura, and is also associated with Lord Krishna's defeat of the dem

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Kartik Purnima, a revered festival in Hinduism, is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Kartik. This festival holds great significance as it commemorates Lord Shiva's triumph over the demon Tripurasura, and is also associated with Lord Krishna's defeat of the demon Narakasura. This auspicious day symbolizes the victory of good over evil and provides an opportunity to admire the moon’s splendor and ponder its spiritual importance.

Geminids "King" Meteor Shower

This is an excellent year for viewing the Geminids. The waxing crescent moon will set early in the evening leaving dark skies for what should be an excellent show. In 2025, we saw 150 multicolored meteors per hour, a significant increase from the typical 120. Since the radiant r.

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This is an excellent year for viewing the Geminids. The waxing crescent moon will set early in the evening leaving dark skies for what should be an excellent show. In 2025, we saw 150 multicolored meteors per hour, a significant increase from the typical 120. Since the radiant rises in mid-evening, you can watch for Geminids all night on December 13-14. The days before and after might be good as well. The bold, bright white and slow moving Geminids give us one of the Northern Hemisphere’s best showers. They’re also visible, at lower rates, from the Southern Hemisphere. The meteors are plentiful, rivaling the August Perseids. Most meteor showers are the result of us passing though comet trails. These meteors are the debris left behind by an *asteroid* known as 3200 Phaethon, discovered in 1982. The shower runs annually from December 7-17. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Gemini, but can appear anywhere in the sky.

Ursids Meteor Shower

This year lands the Ursids right on top of the full moon. Given that it's a minor shower... probably best just to get some sleep tonight :) The Ursids is a minor meteor shower producing about 5-10 meteors per hour. It is produced by dust grains left behind by comet Tuttle, which.

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This year lands the Ursids right on top of the full moon. Given that it's a minor shower... probably best just to get some sleep tonight :) The Ursids is a minor meteor shower producing about 5-10 meteors per hour. It is produced by dust grains left behind by comet Tuttle, which was first discovered in 1790. The shower runs annually from December 17-25. It peaks this year on the the night of the 21st and morning of the 22nd. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Ursa Minor, but can appear anywhere in the sky.

December Solstice

This marks the beginning of winter (in the northern hemisphere) and the beginning of summer (in the southern hemisphere.) The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, respectively, in the sense that the length of time elapsed between sunrise and sunset on this day is a mi

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This marks the beginning of winter (in the northern hemisphere) and the beginning of summer (in the southern hemisphere.) The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, respectively, in the sense that the length of time elapsed between sunrise and sunset on this day is a minimum for the year. Of course, daylight saving time means that the first Sunday in April has 23 hours and the last Sunday in October has 25 hours, but these human meddlings with the calendar and do not correspond to the actual number of daylight hours. If you live in the southern hemisphere, this is your Summer Solstice, and good cause for celebrating the longest day of the year.

🌕 Super Full Moon (Bitter)

Brr! The December full moon is also known as the Ice Moon, Snow Moon, Long Nights Moon, and my very favorite (from the Cree), Frost Exploding Trees Moon. "We saw 47 below on our porch, and we didn't look again. I would hear these bangs and I blamed it on the house expanding or c.

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Brr! The December full moon is also known as the Ice Moon, Snow Moon, Long Nights Moon, and my very favorite (from the Cree), Frost Exploding Trees Moon. "We saw 47 below on our porch, and we didn't look again. I would hear these bangs and I blamed it on the house expanding or contracting, or whatever, from the cold, but it was the trees exploding. It was the bark bursting, and you could hear it. That's how wild it was." — Shirley Loudon

HAPPY NEW YEAR from your Astronomy Calendar

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March Equinox

This is the date when night and day are most nearly the same length. If you live in the northern hemisphere, happy first day of spring! In the southern hemisphere, the vernal equinox corresponds to the first day of fall.

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This is the date when night and day are most nearly the same length. If you live in the northern hemisphere, happy first day of spring! In the southern hemisphere, the vernal equinox corresponds to the first day of fall.

June Solstice

In the northern hemisphere, this marks the first day of summer and is the day with most hours of light in the year -- when the Sun is farthest north. In the southern hemisphere, this is your winter solstice, marking the shortest day of the year.

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In the northern hemisphere, this marks the first day of summer and is the day with most hours of light in the year -- when the Sun is farthest north. In the southern hemisphere, this is your winter solstice, marking the shortest day of the year.

S. EUROPE / N. AFRICA TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE

Just as North America experienced twice-in-a-lifetime solar eclipses in 2017 and 2024, Europe and Africa will have their turn. The eclipse will start in Morocco, sweep across the Mediterranean Sea, and reach its peak totality in historic Luxor, Egypt. https://eclipsophile.com/ts.

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Just as North America experienced twice-in-a-lifetime solar eclipses in 2017 and 2024, Europe and Africa will have their turn. The eclipse will start in Morocco, sweep across the Mediterranean Sea, and reach its peak totality in historic Luxor, Egypt. https://eclipsophile.com/tse2027/

September Equinox

The Sun will beam down directly on the equator giving us just about equal amounts of day and night in most parts of the world. North of the equator, this is your Autumnal Equinox. If you live south of the equator, this is your Spring Equinox. Also, try balancing an egg on its en.

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The Sun will beam down directly on the equator giving us just about equal amounts of day and night in most parts of the world. North of the equator, this is your Autumnal Equinox. If you live south of the equator, this is your Spring Equinox. Also, try balancing an egg on its end! Whether or not you succeed has nothing to do with the Equinox, but it's still a fun game to try on any day of the year. :)

December Solstice

This marks the beginning of winter (in the northern hemisphere) and the beginning of summer (in the southern hemisphere.) The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, respectively, in the sense that the length of time elapsed between sunrise and sunset on this day is a mi

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This marks the beginning of winter (in the northern hemisphere) and the beginning of summer (in the southern hemisphere.) The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, respectively, in the sense that the length of time elapsed between sunrise and sunset on this day is a minimum for the year. Of course, daylight saving time means that the first Sunday in April has 23 hours and the last Sunday in October has 25 hours, but these human meddlings with the calendar and do not correspond to the actual number of daylight hours. If you live in the southern hemisphere, this is your Summer Solstice, and good cause for celebrating the longest day of the year.

Apophis Asteroid Fly-By

The Apophis asteroid will pass less than 20,000 miles (32,000 kilometers) from our planet's surface – closer than the distance of geosynchronous satellites. During the approach, Apophis should be visible to observers in the Eastern Hemisphere with a brightness magnitude of 3.1 --

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The Apophis asteroid will pass less than 20,000 miles (32,000 kilometers) from our planet's surface – closer than the distance of geosynchronous satellites. During the approach, Apophis should be visible to observers in the Eastern Hemisphere with a brightness magnitude of 3.1 -- no need for a telescope or binoculars. The asteroid is 370 meters wide. Were it to impact Earth, it would hit with 1200 megatons of force leaving a 5km impact crater.

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