When you want to see the stars, find someplace dark
Full Moon will occur today at 18:33HST.
This evening look for the Moon rising in the east just as the Sun sets in the west. Across the Big Island this can often lead to moonbows as the low elevation moonlight interacts with fog and clouds.
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New Moon will occur today at 00:37HST.
Tomorrow, August 31st offers the best conditions for a weekend observing session this month. Get out and enjoy the dark!
Continue reading “New Moon”Full Moon will occur today at 02:29HST.
This evening look for the Moon rising in the east just as the Sun sets in the west. Across the Big Island this can often lead to moonbows as the low elevation moonlight interacts with fog and clouds.
Continue reading “Full Moon”New Moon will occur today at 17:12HST.
This coming weekend, Aug. 3rd, offers an excellent dark night with a slim 3 day old Moon. Get out and enjoy the dark!
Continue reading “New Moon”Full Moon will occur today at 11:38HST.
This evening look for the Moon rising in the east just as the Sun sets in the west. Across the Big Island this can often lead to moonbows as the low elevation moonlight interacts with fog and clouds.
A partial lunar eclipse will be visible in Europe, India, and Africa. None of this eclipse will be visible here in the islands.
Continue reading “Full Moon”New Moon will occur today at 09:16HST.
A total solar eclipse will cross the South Pacific and South America today.
This coming weekend, July 6th, offers a slim 4 day old moon, a good night to get out and enjoy the dark.
Continue reading “New Moon”Full Moon will occur today at 22:31HST.
This evening look for the Moon rising in the east just as the Sun sets in the west. Across the Big Island this can often lead to moonbows as the low elevation moonlight interacts with fog and clouds.
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This evening will feature a a pretty set of planets and the Moon low in the sunset. Mercury, Mars, and a thin crescent Moon will be visible above the glow of the setting Sun.
The Moon will be a very thin sliver, a mere 4% illuminated. Look 7° above the Moon for Mars. Mercury will be harder to spot, about
7° below the Moon, closer to the sunset and a little north (to the right).
New Moon will occur today at 00:02HST.
This coming weekend, June 8th, will feature a 5 day old Moon, a good night to enjoy the dark.
Continue reading “New Moon”Full Moon will occur today at 11:11HST.
This evening look for the Moon rising in the east just as the Sun sets in the west. Across the Big Island this can often lead to moonbows as the low elevation moonlight interacts with fog and clouds.
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