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    Astronomy Calendar of Celestial

    Events

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    January 3, 4 - Quadrantids Meteor Shower. The Quadrantids are an above average shower,

    with up to 40 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower usually peaks on January 3 & 4, but

    some meteors can be visible from January 1 - 5. The near first quarter moon will set shortly after

    midnight, leaving dark skies for what should be a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark

    location after midnight. Look for meteors radiating from the constellation Bootes.

    January 9 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 07:30 UTC.

    January 23 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not

    be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 07:39 UTC.

    February 7 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 21:54 UTC.

    February 20 - March 12 - Best Chance to see Mercury. The planet Mercury will be far enough

    from the Sun's glare to be visible shortly after sunset. Mercury will reach greatest elongation from

    the Sun on March 5, reaching a relatively bright magnitude of about -1. This will be your best

    chance to see the planet this year.

    February 21 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will

    not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 22:35 UTC.

    March 3 - Mars at Opposition. The red planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its

    face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view and photograph Mars.

    March 8 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 09:39 UTC.

    March 14 - Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter. The two brightest planets in the sky will be

    within 3 degrees of each other in the evening sky. On March 25 and 25, the crescent Moon will

    be near the two planets, creating a dazzling evening spectacle.

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    March 20 - March Equinox. The March equinox occurs at 05:14 UTC. The Sun will shine

    directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the

    world. This is also the first day of spring (vernal equinox) in the northern hemisphere and the first

    day of fall (autumnal equinox) in the southern hemisphere.

    March 22 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not

    be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 14:37 UTC.

    April 6 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 19:19 UTC.

    April 15 - Saturn at Opposition. The ringed planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and

    its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view and photograph Saturn

    and its moons.

    April 21 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not

    be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 07:18 UTC.

    April 21, 22 - Lyrids Meteor Shower. The Lyrids are an average shower, usually producingabout 20 meteors per hour at their peak. These meteors can produce bright dust trails that last for

    several seconds. The shower usually peaks on April 21 & 22, although some meteors can be

    visible from April 16 - 25. With no moon to get in the way this year, this really should be a good

    show. Look for meteors radiating from the constellation of Lyra after midnight.

    April 28 - Astronomy Day Part 1. Astronomy Day is an annual event intended to provide a

    means of interaction between the general public and various astronomy enthusiasts, groups and

    professionals. The theme of Astronomy Day is "Bringing Astronomy to the People," and on this

    day astronomy and stargazing clubs and other organizations around the world will plan special

    events. You can find out about special local events by contacting your local astronomy club or

    planetarium. You can also find more about Astronomy Day by checking the Web site for the

    Astronomical League.

    May 5, 6 - Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower. The Eta Aquarids are a light shower, usually

    producing about 10 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower's peak usually occurs on May 5 &

    6, however viewing should be good on any morning from May 4 - 7. The full moon will probably

    ruin the show this year, washing out all but the brightest meteors with its glare. The radiant point

    for this shower will be in the constellation Aquarius. Best viewing is usually to the east aftermidnight, far from city lights.

    May 6 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 03:35 UTC. The Moon will be at itsclosest point to the Earth, so this will be the largest full moon of the year.

    May 20 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be

    visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 23:47 UTC.

    May 20 - Annular Solar Eclipse. The path of annularity will begin in southern China and move

    east through Japan, the northern Pacific Ocean, and into the western United States. A partial

    eclipse will be visible throughout parts of eastern Asia and most of North America. (NASA Map

    and Eclipse Information)

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    June 4 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 11:12 UTC.

    June 4 - Partial Lunar Eclipse. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of Asia, Australia,

    the Pacific Ocean, and the Americas. (NASA Map and Eclipse Information)

    June 5, 6 - Transit of Venus Across the Sun. This extremely rare event will be entirely visiblethroughout most of eastern Asia, eastern Australia, and Alaska. A partial transit can be seen in

    progress at sunrise throughout Europe, western Asia, and eastern Africa. A partial transit can be

    seen in progress at sunset throughout most of North America, Central America, and western

    South America. The next transit will not take place until the year 2117. (NASA Transit

    Information | NASA Transit Map)

    June 19 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be

    visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 15:02 UTC.

    June 20 - June Solstice. The June solstice occurs at 23:09 UTC. The North Pole of the earth

    will be tilted toward the Sun, which will have reached its northernmost position in the sky and

    will be directly over the Tropic of Cancer at 23.44 degrees north latitude. This is the first day ofsummer (summer solstice) in the northern hemisphere and the first day of winter (winter solstice)

    in the southern hemisphere.

    July 3 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will befully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 18:52 UTC.

    July 19 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be

    visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 04:24 UTC.

    July 28, 29 - Southern Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower. The Delta Aquarids can produce about

    20 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower usually peaks on July 28 & 29, but some meteors

    can also be seen from July 18 - August 18. The radiant point for this shower will be in theconstellation Aquarius. The near first quarter moon will set shortly after midnight, leaving dark

    skies for what should be a good show. Best viewing is usually to the east after midnight.

    August 2 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 03:27 UTC.

    August 6 - Curiosity Rover at Mars. NASAs Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) is scheduled to

    land on the red planet between August 6 and August 20, 2012. Officially named Curiosity, it is an

    autonomous rover similar to the Spirit and Opportunity rovers that previously visited Mars. This

    much larger rover will carry many more instruments and experiments than its previous cousins.Curiositys high definition color cameras will photograph the Martian surface while a host of

    instruments will sample the soil and air and search for organic compounds.

    August 12, 13 - Perseids Meteor Shower. The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to

    observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower's peak usually occurs on

    August 13 & 14, but you may be able to see some meteors any time from July 23 - August 22.

    The radiant point for this shower will be in the constellation Perseus. The near last quarter moon

    will be hanging around for the show, but shouldnt be too much of a problem for a shower with

    up to 60 meteors per hour. Find a location far from city lights and look to the northeast after

    midnight.

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    August 17 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not

    be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 15:54 UTC.

    August 24 - Neptune at Opposition. The blue planet will be at its closest approach to Earth andits face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view Neptune. Due to its

    distance, it will only appear as a tiny blue dot in all but the most powerful telescopes.

    August 31 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 13:58 UTC. Since this is the second

    full moon in the same month, it is known as a blue moon. This rare calendar event only happens

    once every few years, giving rise to the term, once in a blue moon.

    September 16 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will

    not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 02:11 UTC.

    September 22 - September Equinox. The September equinox occurs at 14:49 UTC. The Sun

    will shine directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night

    throughout the world. This is also the first day of fall (autumnal equinox) in the northernhemisphere and the first day of spring (vernal equinox) in the southern hemisphere.

    September 29 - Uranus at Opposition. The blue-green planet will be at its closest approach to

    Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view Uranus. Dueto its distance, it will only appear as a tiny blue-green dot in all but the most powerful telescopes.

    September 30 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will

    be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 03:19 UTC.

    October 20 - Astronomy Day Part 2. Astronomy Day is an annual event intended to provide a

    means of interaction between the general public and various astronomy enthusiasts, groups and

    professionals. The theme of Astronomy Day is "Bringing Astronomy to the People," and on thisday astronomy and stargazing clubs and other organizations around the world will plan special

    events. You can find out about special local events by contacting your local astronomy club or

    planetarium. You can also find more about Astronomy Day by checking the Web site for the

    Astronomical League.

    October 15 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and willnot be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 12:02 UTC.

    October 21, 22 - Orionids Meteor Shower. The Orionids is an average shower producing about

    20 meteors per hour at their peak. This shower usually peaks on the 21st, but it is highly irregular.A good show could be experienced on any morning from October 20 - 24, and some meteors may

    be seen any time from October 17 - 25. The first quarter moon will set by midnight, leaving adark sky for what should be a good show. Best viewing will be to the east after midnight. Be sure

    to find a dark location far from city lights.

    October 29 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 19:49 UTC.

    November 13 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will

    not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 22:08 UTC.

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    November 13 - Total Solar Eclipse. The path of totality will only be visible in parts of extreme

    northern Australia and the southern Pacific Ocean. A partial eclipse will be visible in most parts

    of eastern Australia and New Zealand.

    (NASA Map and Eclipse Information)

    November 17, 18 - Leonids Meteor Shower. The Leonids is one of the better meteor showers toobserve, producing an average of 40 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower itself has a cyclic

    peak year every 33 years where hundreds of meteors can be seen each hour. The last of these

    occurred in 2001. The shower usually peaks on November 17 & 18, but you may see some

    meteors from November 13 - 20. The crescent moon will set early in the evening leaving dark

    skies for what should be an excellent show. Look for the shower radiating from the constellation

    Leo after midnight, and be sure to find a dark location for viewing.

    November 27 - Conjunction of Venus and Saturn. These two bright planets will be within 1

    degree of each other in the morning sky. Look to the east around sunrise.

    November 28 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will

    be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 14:46 UTC.

    November 28 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of

    Europe, eastern Africa, Asia, Australia, the Pacific Ocean, and North America. (NASA Map and

    Eclipse Information)

    December 3 - Jupiter at Opposition. The giant planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and

    its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view and photograph Jupiter

    and its moons.

    December 13 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will

    not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 08:42 UTC.

    December 13, 14 - Geminids Meteor Shower. Considered by many to be the best meteor

    shower in the heavens, the Geminids are known for producing up to 60 multicolored meteors per

    hour at their peak. The peak of the shower usually occurs around December 13 & 14, although

    some meteors should be visible from December 6 - 19. The radiant point for this shower will be

    in the constellation Gemini. This year the new moon will guarantee a dark sky for what should be

    an awesome show. Best viewing is usually to the east after midnight from a dark location.

    December 21 - December Solstice. The December solstice occurs at 11:12 UTC. The South

    Pole of the earth will be tilted toward the Sun, which will have reached its southernmost position

    in the sky and will be directly over the Tropic of Capricorn at 23.44 degrees south latitude. This isthe first day of winter (winter solstice) in the northern hemisphere and the first day of summer

    (summer solstice) in the southern hemisphere.

    December 28 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will

    be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 10:21 UTC.

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    January 3, 4 - Quadrantids Meteor Shower. The Quadrantids are an above average shower,

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    with up to 40 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower usually peaks on January 3 & 4, but

    some meteors can be visible from January 1 - 5. The near last quarter moon will hide many of the

    fainter meteors with its glare. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Look for

    meteors radiating from the constellation Bootes.

    January 11 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not

    be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 19:44 UTC.

    January 27 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 04:38 UTC.

    February 10 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will

    not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 07:20 UTC.

    February 25 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will

    be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 20:26 UTC.

    March 11 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not

    be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 19:51 UTC.

    March 20 - March Equinox. The March equinox occurs at 11:02 UTC. The Sun will shine

    directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the

    world. This is also the first day of spring (vernal equinox) in the northern hemisphere and the firstday of fall (autumnal equinox) in the southern hemisphere.

    March 27 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 09:27 UTC.

    April 10 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not

    be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 09:35 UTC.

    April 20 - Astronomy Day Part 1. Astronomy Day is an annual event intended to provide a

    means of interaction between the general public and various astronomy enthusiasts, groups and

    professionals. The theme of Astronomy Day is "Bringing Astronomy to the People," and on this

    day astronomy and stargazing clubs and other organizations around the world will plan special

    events. You can find out about special local events by contacting your local astronomy club or

    planetarium. You can also find more about Astronomy Day by checking the Web site for theAstronomical League.

    April 21, 22 - Lyrids Meteor Shower. The Lyrids are an average shower, usually producing

    about 20 meteors per hour at their peak. These meteors can produce bright dust trails that last forseveral seconds. The shower usually peaks on April 21 & 22, although some meteors can be

    visible from April 16 - 25. The gibbous moon could be a problem this year, hiding many of thefainter meteors in its glare. It will set before sunrise, providing a short window of dark skies.

    Look for meteors radiating from the constellation of Lyra after midnight.

    April 25 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 19:57 UTC.

    April 25 - Partial Lunar Eclipse. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of Africa, Europe,

    Asia, and Australia.

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    (NASA Map and Eclipse Information)

    April 28 - Saturn at Opposition. The ringed planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and

    its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view and photograph Saturn

    and its moons.

    May 5, 6 - Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower. The Eta Aquarids are a light shower, usuallyproducing about 10 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower's peak usually occurs on May 5 &

    6, however viewing should be good on any morning from May 4 - 7. The crescent moon will

    hang around for the show, but should not cause too many problems. The radiant point for this

    shower will be in the constellation Aquarius. Best viewing is usually to the east after midnight,

    far from city lights.

    May 10 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be

    visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 00:28 UTC.

    May 10 - Annular Solar Eclipse. The path of annularity will begin in western Australia and

    move east across the central Pacific Ocean. (NASA Map and Eclipse Information)

    May 25 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 04:25 UTC.

    May 28 - Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter. The two bright planets will be within 1 degree ofeach other in the evening sky. The planet Mercury will also will also be visible nearby. Look to

    the west near sunset.

    May 25 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of North

    America, South America, western Europe, and western Africa. (NASA Map and Eclipse

    Information)

    June 8 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not bevisible from Earth. This phase occurs at 15:56 UTC.

    June 21 - June Solstice. The June solstice occurs at 05:04 UTC. The North Pole of the earth

    will be tilted toward the Sun, which will have reached its northernmost position in the sky and

    will be directly over the Tropic of Cancer at 23.44 degrees north latitude. This is the first day of

    summer (summer solstice) in the northern hemisphere and the first day of winter (winter solstice)in the southern hemisphere.

    June 8 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be

    visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 15:56 UTC.

    June 23 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will befully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 11:32 UTC.

    July 8 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be

    visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 07:14 UTC.

    July 22 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 18:15 UTC.

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    July 28, 29 - Southern Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower. The Delta Aquarids can produce about

    20 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower usually peaks on July 28 & 29, but some meteors

    can also be seen from July 18 - August 18. The radiant point for this shower will be in the

    constellation Aquarius. The last quarter moon will be around for the show and may hide some of

    the fainter meteors. Best viewing is usually to the east after midnight.

    August 6 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will notbe visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 21:51 UTC.

    August 12, 13 - Perseids Meteor Shower. The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to

    observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower's peak usually occurs on

    August 13 & 14, but you may be able to see some meteors any time from July 23 - August 22.

    The radiant point for this shower will be in the constellation Perseus. The near first quarter moon

    will set before midnight, leaving optimal conditions and dark skies for what should be an

    awesome show. Find a location far from city lights and look to the northeast after midnight.

    August 21 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 01:45 UTC.

    August 27 - Neptune at Opposition. The blue planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and

    its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view Neptune. Due to its

    distance, it will only appear as a tiny blue dot in all but the most powerful telescopes.

    September 5 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will

    not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 11:36 UTC.

    September 19 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will

    be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 11:13 UTC.

    September 22 - September Equinox. The September equinox occurs at 20:44 UTC. The Sun

    will shine directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and nightthroughout the world. This is also the first day of fall (autumnal equinox) in the northern

    hemisphere and the first day of spring (vernal equinox) in the southern hemisphere.

    October 3 - Uranus at Opposition. The blue-green planet will be at its closest approach to Earth

    and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view Uranus. Due to its

    distance, it will only appear as a tiny blue-green dot in all but the most powerful telescopes.

    October 12 - Astronomy Day Part 2. Astronomy Day is an annual event intended to provide a

    means of interaction between the general public and various astronomy enthusiasts, groups and

    professionals. The theme of Astronomy Day is "Bringing Astronomy to the People," and on thisday astronomy and stargazing clubs and other organizations around the world will plan special

    events. You can find out about special local events by contacting your local astronomy club orplanetarium. You can also find more about Astronomy Day by checking the Web site for the

    Astronomical League.

    October 5 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not

    be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 00:34 UTC.

    October 18 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 23:38 UTC.

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    October 18 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of the

    world except for Australia and extreme eastern Siberia. (NASA Map and Eclipse Information)

    October 21, 22 - Orionids Meteor Shower. The Orionids is an average shower producing about20 meteors per hour at their peak. This shower usually peaks on the 21st, but it is highly irregular.

    A good show could be experienced on any morning from October 20 - 24, and some meteors maybe seen any time from October 17 - 25. The gibbous moon will be a problem this year, hiding all

    but the brightest meteors with its glare. Best viewing will be to the east after midnight. Be sure to

    find a dark location far from city lights.

    November 3 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will

    not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 12:50 UTC.

    November 3 - Hybrid Solar Eclipse. The eclipse path will begin in the Atlantic Ocean off the

    eastern coast of the United States and move east across the Atlantic and across central Africa.

    (NASA Map and Eclipse Information)

    November 17 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and willbe fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 15:16 UTC.

    November 17, 18 - Leonids Meteor Shower. The Leonids is one of the better meteor showers to

    observe, producing an average of 40 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower itself has a cyclicpeak year every 33 years where hundreds of meteors can be seen each hour. The last of these

    occurred in 2001. The shower usually peaks on November 17 & 18, but you may see some

    meteors from November 13 - 20. The full moon will prevent this from being a great show this

    year, but with up to 40 meteors per hour possible, this could still be a good show. Look for the

    shower radiating from the constellation Leo after midnight.

    December 3 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will

    not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 00:22 UTC.

    December 13, 15 - Geminids Meteor Shower. Considered by many to be the best meteor

    shower in the heavens, the Geminids are known for producing up to 60 multicolored meteors per

    hour at their peak. The peak of the shower usually occurs around December 13 & 14, although

    some meteors should be visible from December 6 - 19. The radiant point for this shower will be

    in the constellation Gemini. The gibbous moon could be a problem this year, hiding man of thefainter meteors. But with up to 60 meteors per hour predicted, this should still be a good show.

    Best viewing is usually to the east after midnight from a dark location.

    December 17 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and willbe fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 09:28 UTC.

    December 21 - December Solstice. The December solstice occurs at 17:11 UTC. The South

    Pole of the earth will be tilted toward the Sun, which will have reached its southernmost position

    in the sky and will be directly over the Tropic of Capricorn at 23.44 degrees south latitude. This is

    the first day of winter (winter solstice) in the northern hemisphere and the first day of summer

    (summer solstice) in the southern hemisphere.

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    January 1 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not

    be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 11:14 UTC.

    January 3, 4 - Quadrantids Meteor Shower. The Quadrantids are an above average shower,

    with up to 40 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower usually peaks on January 3 & 4, but

    some meteors can be visible from January 1 - 5. Best viewing will be from a dark location after

    midnight. A thin, crescent moon will set early in the evening leaving dark skies for what should

    be a great show. Look for meteors radiating from the constellation Bootes. Be sure to find a dark

    viewing location far from city lights.

    January 5 - Jupiter at Opposition. The giant planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and

    its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view and photograph Jupiter

    and its moons.

    January 16 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 04:52 UTC.

    January 30 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not

    be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 21:38 UTC.

    February 14 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will

    be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 23:53 UTC.

    March 1 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not

    be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 08:00 UTC.

    March 16 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will befully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 17:08 UTC.

    March 20 - March Equinox. The March equinox occurs at 16:57 UTC. The Sun will shinedirectly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the

    world. This is also the first day of spring (vernal equinox) in the northern hemisphere and the first

    day of fall (autumnal equinox) in the southern hemisphere.

    March 30 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not

    be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 18:45 UTC.

    April 8 - Mars at Opposition. The red planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face

    will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view and photograph Mars.

    April 15 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 07:42 UTC.

    April 15 - Total Lunar Eclipse. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of North America,

    South America, and Australia. (NASA Map and Eclipse Information)

    April 21, 22 - Lyrids Meteor Shower. The Lyrids are an average shower, usually producing

    about 20 meteors per hour at their peak. These meteors can produce bright dust trails that last for

    several seconds. The shower usually peaks on April 21 & 22, although some meteors can be

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    visible from April 16 - 25. The last quarter moon will be hanging around for the show, and could

    hide some of the faintest meteors. Look for meteors radiating from the constellation of Lyra after

    midnight. Find a dark location far from city lights.

    April 29 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will notbe visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 06:14 UTC.

    April 29 - Annular Solar Eclipse. The path of annularity will begin off the coast of South

    Africa and move across Antarctica and into the east coast of Australia. (NASA Map and Eclipse

    Information)

    May 5, 6 - Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower. The Eta Aquarids are a light shower, usually

    producing about 10 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower's peak usually occurs on May 5 &

    6, however viewing should be good on any morning from May 4 - 7. The radiant point for this

    shower will be in the constellation Aquarius. The near first quarter moon will set by midnight,

    leaving dark skies for an early morning show. Best viewing is usually to the east after midnight,

    far from city lights.

    May 10 - Saturn at Opposition. The ringed planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and itsface will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view and photograph Saturn and

    its moons.

    May 10 - Astronomy Day Part 1. Astronomy Day is an annual event intended to provide ameans of interaction between the general public and various astronomy enthusiasts, groups and

    professionals. The theme of Astronomy Day is "Bringing Astronomy to the People," and on this

    day astronomy and stargazing clubs and other organizations around the world will plan special

    events. You can find out about special local events by contacting your local astronomy club or

    planetarium. You can also find more about Astronomy Day by checking the Web site for the

    Astronomical League.

    May 14 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will befully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 19:16 UTC.

    May 28 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be

    visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 18:40 UTC.

    June 13 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will befully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 04:11 UTC.

    June 21 - June Solstice. The June solstice occurs at 10:51 UTC. The North Pole of the earth

    will be tilted toward the Sun, which will have reached its northernmost position in the sky andwill be directly over the Tropic of Cancer at 23.44 degrees north latitude. This is the first day of

    summer (summer solstice) in the northern hemisphere and the first day of winter (winter solstice)in the southern hemisphere.

    June 27 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be

    visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 08:08 UTC.

    July 12 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 11:25 UTC.

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    July 26 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be

    visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 22:42 UTC.

    July 28, 29 - Southern Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower. The Delta Aquarids can produce about

    20 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower usually peaks on July 28 & 29, but some meteorscan also be seen from July 18 - August 18. The radiant point for this shower will be in the

    constellation Aquarius. A thin, crescent moon will disappear early in the evening leaving darkskies for what should be a good show. Best viewing is usually to the east after midnight from a

    dark location.

    August 10 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 18:09 UTC.

    August 12, 13 - Perseids Meteor Shower. The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to

    observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower's peak usually occurs on

    August 13 & 14, but you may be able to see some meteors any time from July 23 - August 22.

    The radiant point for this shower will be in the constellation Perseus. The nearly full moon will be

    a problem this year by hiding most of the fainter meteors in its glare. But with nearly 60 meteors

    per hour possible, this should still be a good show. Find a location far from city lights and look tothe northeast after midnight.

    August 18 - Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter. The two bright planets will come unusually

    close to each other, only a quarter of a degree, in the early morning sky. Also, the beehive clusterin the constellation Cancer will be only 1 degree away. Look to the east just before sunrise.

    August 25 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not

    be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 14:13 UTC.

    August 29 - Neptune at Opposition. The blue planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and

    its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view Neptune. Due to its

    distance, it will only appear as a tiny blue dot in all but the most powerful telescopes.

    September 9 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will

    be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 01:38 UTC.

    September 23 - September Equinox. The September equinox occurs at 02:29 UTC. The Sun

    will shine directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and nightthroughout the world. This is also the first day of fall (autumnal equinox) in the northern

    hemisphere and the first day of spring (vernal equinox) in the southern hemisphere.

    September 24 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and willnot be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 06:14 UTC.

    October 4 - Astronomy Day Part 2. Astronomy Day is an annual event intended to provide a

    means of interaction between the general public and various astronomy enthusiasts, groups and

    professionals. The theme of Astronomy Day is "Bringing Astronomy to the People," and on this

    day astronomy and stargazing clubs and other organizations around the world will plan special

    events. You can find out about special local events by contacting your local astronomy club or

    planetarium. You can also find more about Astronomy Day by checking the Web site for the

    Astronomical League.

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    October 7 - Uranus at Opposition. The blue-green planet will be at its closest approach to Earth

    and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view Uranus. Due to its

    distance, it will only appear as a tiny blue-green dot in all but the most powerful telescopes.

    October 8 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will befully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 10:51 UTC.

    October 8 - Total Lunar Eclipse. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of North America,

    South America, eastern Asia, and Australia. (NASA Map and Eclipse Information)

    October 21, 22 - Orionids Meteor Shower.The Orionids is an average shower producing about

    20 meteors per hour at their peak. This shower usually peaks on the 21st, but it is highly irregular.

    A good show could be experienced on any morning from October 20 - 24, and some meteors may

    be seen any time from October 17 - 25. An extremely thin, crescent moon will hang around for

    the show, but it shouldnt cause any problems this year. Best viewing will be to the east after

    midnight. Be sure to find a dark location far from city lights.

    October 23 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will

    not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 21:57 UTC.

    October 23 - Partial Solar Eclipse. The partial eclipse will be visible throughout most of North

    and Central America.

    (NASA Map and Eclipse Information)

    November 6 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will

    be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 22:23 UTC.

    November 17, 18 - Leonids Meteor Shower. The Leonids is one of the better meteor showers to

    observe, producing an average of 40 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower itself has a cyclic

    peak year every 33 years where hundreds of meteors can be seen each hour. The last of these

    occurred in 2001. The shower usually peaks on November 17 & 18, but you may see somemeteors from November 13 - 20. The crescent moon could hide some of the faintest meteors this

    year, but with up to 40 meteors per hour, this should still be a great show. Look for the shower

    radiating from the constellation Leo after midnight.

    November 22 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will

    not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 12:32 UTC.

    December 6 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will

    be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 12:27 UTC.

    December 13, 14 - Geminids Meteor Shower. Considered by many to be the best meteor

    shower in the heavens, the Geminids are known for producing up to 60 multicolored meteors perhour at their peak. The peak of the shower usually occurs around December 13 & 14, although

    some meteors should be visible from December 6 - 19. The radiant point for this shower will be

    in the constellation Gemini. The near last quarter moon will be hanging around for the show, but

    with nearly 60 meteors per hour possible, this should still be an excellent show. Best viewing is

    usually to the east after midnight from a dark location.

    December 21 - December Solstice. The December solstice occurs at 23:03 UTC. The South

    Pole of the earth will be tilted toward the Sun, which will have reached its southernmost position

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    in the sky and will be directly over the Tropic of Capricorn at 23.44 degrees south latitude. This is

    the first day of winter (winter solstice) in the northern hemisphere and the first day of summer

    (summer solstice) in the southern hemisphere.

    December 22 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and willnot be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 01:36 UTC.

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    January 3, 4 - Quadrantids Meteor Shower. Quadrantids Meteor Shower. The Quadrantids are

    an above average shower, with up to 40 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower usually peaks

    on January 3 & 4, but some meteors can be visible from January 1 - 5. Best viewing will be from

    a dark location after midnight. The nearly full moon will cause problems this year by hiding all

    but the brightest meteors. Look for meteors radiating from the constellation Bootes.

    January 5 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 04:53 UTC.

    January 20 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not

    be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 13:14 UTC.

    February - Dawn at Ceres. NASAs Dawn spacecraft will encounter the dwarf planet known as

    Ceres sometime in February 2015. Ceres is the largest object in the asteroid belt between Mars

    and Jupiter. Because of its size and shape, it has officially been classified as a dwarf planet, which

    puts it in the same category as Pluto. Ceres is 590 miles (950 kilometers) in diameter and is large

    enough to have a round shape. Dawn will spend several months studying Ceres and will send

    back the first close-up images of a dwarf planet in our Solar System.

    February 3 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 23:09 UTC.

    February 6 - Jupiter at Opposition. The giant planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and

    its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view and photograph Jupiter

    and its moons.

    February 18 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will

    not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 23:47 UTC.

    February 22 - Conjunction of Venus and Mars. The two bright planets will be visible within

    only half a degree of each other in the evening sky. Look to the west just after sunset.

    March 5 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will befully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 18:05 UTC.

    March 20 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not

    be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 09:36 UTC.

    March 20 - Total Solar Eclipse. The path of totality will begin in the central Atlantic Ocean and

    move north across Greenland and into northern Siberia. (NASA Map and Eclipse Information)

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    March 20 - March Equinox. The March equinox occurs at 22:45 UTC. The Sun will shine

    directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the

    world. This is also the first day of spring (vernal equinox) in the northern hemisphere and the first

    day of fall (autumnal equinox) in the southern hemisphere.

    April 4 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 12:05 UTC.

    April 4 - Total Lunar Eclipse. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of North America,

    South America, eastern Asia, and Australia. (NASA Map and Eclipse Information)

    April 18 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not

    be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 18:57 UTC.

    April 21, 22 - Lyrids Meteor Shower. The Lyrids are an average shower, usually producing

    about 20 meteors per hour at their peak. These meteors can produce bright dust trails that last for

    several seconds. The shower usually peaks on April 21 & 22, although some meteors can be

    visible from April 16 - 25. A thin, crescent moon will set early in the evening leaving dark skies

    for what should be a good show. Look for meteors radiating from the constellation of Lyra aftermidnight.

    May 4 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 03:42 UTC.

    May 5, 6 - Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower. The Eta Aquarids are a light shower, usually

    producing about 10 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower's peak usually occurs on May 5 &

    6, however viewing should be good on any morning from May 4 - 7. The radiant point for this

    shower will be in the constellation Aquarius. The nearly full moon will be a problem this year by

    hiding most of the fainter meteors in its glare. Best viewing is usually to the east after midnight,

    far from city lights.

    May 18 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be

    visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 04:13 UTC.

    May 23 - Saturn at Opposition. The ringed planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its

    face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view and photograph Saturn and

    its moons.

    June 2 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 16:19 UTC.

    June 16 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be

    visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 14:05 UTC.

    June 21 - June Solstice. The June solstice occurs at 16:38 UTC. The North Pole of the earth

    will be tilted toward the Sun, which will have reached its northernmost position in the sky and

    will be directly over the Tropic of Cancer at 23.44 degrees north latitude. This is the first day of

    summer (summer solstice) in the northern hemisphere and the first day of winter (winter solstice)

    in the southern hemisphere.

    July 2 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

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    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 02:20 UTC.

    July 14 - New Horizons at Pluto. NASAs New Horizons spacecraft is scheduled to arrive at

    Pluto after a nine and a half year journey. Launched on January 19, 2006, this will be the first

    spacecraft to visit Pluto. New Horizons will give us our first close-up views of the dwarf planetand its moons. After passing Pluto, the spacecraft will continue on to the Kuiper belt to examine

    some of the other icy bodies at the edge of the Solar System.

    July 16 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be

    visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 01:24 UTC.

    July 28, 29 - Southern Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower. The Delta Aquarids can produce about

    20 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower usually peaks on July 28 & 29, but some meteors

    can also be seen from July 18 - August 18. The radiant point for this shower will be in the

    constellation Aquarius. The nearly full moon will be a problem this year by hiding most of the

    fainter meteors. Best viewing is usually to the east after midnight.

    July 31 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 10:43 UTC. Since this is the secondfull moon in the same month, it is known as a blue moon. This rare calendar event only happens

    once every few years, giving rise to the term, once in a blue moon.

    August 12, 13 - Perseids Meteor Shower. The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers toobserve, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower's peak usually occurs on

    August 13 & 14, but you may be able to see some meteors any time from July 23 - August 22.

    The radiant point for this shower will be in the constellation Perseus. A thin, crescent moon will

    share the sky this year but should not cause any problems for what should be an excellent show.

    Find a location far from city lights and look to the northeast after midnight.

    August 14 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not

    be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 14:53 UTC.

    August 29 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 18:35 UTC.

    September 1 - Neptune at Opposition. The blue planet will be at its closest approach to Earth.

    This is the best time to view Neptune, although it will only appear as a tiny blue dot in all but themost powerful telescopes.

    September 13 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will

    not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 06:41 UTC.

    September 13 - Partial Solar Eclipse. The partial eclipse will only be visible in southern Africa,Madagascar, and Antarctica. (NASA Map and Eclipse Information)

    September 23 - September Equinox. The September equinox occurs at 08:21 UTC. The Sun

    will shine directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night

    throughout the world. This is also the first day of fall (autumnal equinox) in the northern

    hemisphere and the first day of spring (vernal equinox) in the southern hemisphere.

    September 28 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will

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    be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 02:50 UTC.

    September 28 - Total Lunar Eclipse. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of North and

    South America, Europe, Africa, and western Asia. (NASA Map and Eclipse Information)

    October 11 - Uranus at Opposition. The blue-green planet will be at its closest approach to

    Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view Uranus. Dueto its distance, it will only appear as a tiny blue-green dot in all but the most powerful telescopes.

    October 13 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will

    not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 00:06 UTC.

    October 21, 22 - Orionids Meteor Shower. The Orionids is an average shower producing about

    20 meteors per hour at their peak. This shower usually peaks on the 21st, but it is highly irregular.

    A good show could be experienced on any morning from October 20 - 24, and some meteors may

    be seen any time from October 17 - 25. The near first quarter moon will set by midnight, leaving

    dark skies for what should be a good early morning show. Best viewing will be to the east after

    midnight. Be sure to find a dark location far from city lights.

    October 26 - Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter. The two bright planets will be visible within 1

    degree of each other in the early morning sky. Look to the east just before sunrise.

    October 27 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will befully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 12:05 UTC.

    October 28 - Conjunction of Venus, Mars, and Jupiter. The three planets will form a tight 1-

    degree triangle in the early morning sky. Look to the east just before sunrise.

    November 11 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will

    not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 17:47 UTC.

    November 17, 18 - Leonids Meteor Shower. The Leonids is one of the better meteor showers to

    observe, producing an average of 40 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower itself has a cyclic

    peak year every 33 years where hundreds of meteors can be seen each hour. The last of these

    occurred in 2001. The shower usually peaks on November 17 & 18, but you may see some

    meteors from November 13 - 20. The near first quarter moon will set before midnight, leaving

    dark skies for what should be an excellent early morning show this year. Look for the showerradiating from the constellation Leo after midnight.

    November 25 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will

    be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 22:44 UTC.

    December 7 - Conjunction of the Moon and Venus. The crescent moon will come with 2degrees of bright planet Venus in the early morning sky. Look to the east just before sunrise.

    December 11 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will

    not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 10:29 UTC.

    December 13, 14 - Geminids Meteor Shower. Considered by many to be the best meteor

    shower in the heavens, the Geminids are known for producing up to 60 multicolored meteors per

    hour at their peak. The peak of the shower usually occurs around December 13 & 14, although

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    some meteors should be visible from December 6 - 19. The radiant point for this shower will be

    in the constellation Gemini. A thin, crescent moon will set early in the evening, leaving dark skies

    for what should be an awesome show. Best viewing is usually to the east after midnight from a

    dark location.

    December 22 - December Solstice. The December solstice occurs at 04:48 UTC. The South

    Pole of the earth will be tilted toward the Sun, which will have reached its southernmost positionin the sky and will be directly over the Tropic of Capricorn at 23.44 degrees south latitude. This is

    the first day of winter (winter solstice) in the northern hemisphere and the first day of summer

    (summer solstice) in the southern hemisphere.

    December 25 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will

    be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 11:11 UTC.

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    January 3, 4 - Quadrantids Meteor Shower. The Quadrantids are an above average shower,

    with up to 40 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower usually peaks on January 3 & 4, butsome meteors can be visible from January 1 - 5. The light from the last quarter moon may hide

    some of the fainter meteors this year. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight.Look for meteors radiating from the constellation Bootes.

    January 10 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not

    be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 01:30 UTC.

    January 24 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 01:46 UTC.

    February 8 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not

    be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 14:39 UTC.

    February 22 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will

    be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 18:20 UTC.

    March 8 - Jupiter at Opposition. The giant planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its

    face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view and photograph Jupiter and

    its moons.

    March 9 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not

    be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 01:54 UTC.

    March 9 - Total Solar Eclipse. The path of totality will only be visible in parts of centralIndonesia and the Pacific Ocean. A partial eclipse will be visible in most parts of northern

    Australia and southeast Asia. (NASA Map and Eclipse Information)

    March 20 - March Equinox. The March equinox occurs at 04:30 UTC. The Sun will shine

    directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the

    world. This is also the first day of spring (vernal equinox) in the northern hemisphere and the first

    day of fall (autumnal equinox) in the southern hemisphere.

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    March 23 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 12:01 UTC.

    March 23 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of extreme

    eastern Asia, eastern Australia, the Pacific Ocean, and the west coast of North America includingAlaska. (NASA Map and Eclipse Information)

    April 7 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be

    visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 11:24 UTC.

    April 21, 22 - Lyrids Meteor Shower. The Lyrids are an average shower, usually producing

    about 20 meteors per hour at their peak. These meteors can produce bright dust trails that last for

    several seconds. The shower usually peaks on April 21 & 22, although some meteors can be

    visible from April 16 - 25. The full moon will be a big problem for this years show, hiding all

    but the brightest meteors with its glare. Look for meteors radiating from the constellation of Lyra

    after midnight.

    April 22 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 05:24 UTC.

    May 5, 6 - Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower. The Eta Aquarids are a light shower, usually

    producing about 10 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower's peak usually occurs on May 5 &

    6, however viewing should be good on any morning from May 4 - 7. The radiant point for thisshower will be in the constellation Aquarius. The new moon will provide an optimal viewing

    experience this year with dark skies. Best viewing is usually to the east after midnight, far from

    city lights.

    May 6 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be

    visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 19:29 UTC.

    May 9 - Transit of Mercury Across the Sun. The planet Mercury will move directly betweenthe Earth and the Sun. Viewers with telescopes and approved solar filters will be able to observe

    the dark disk of the planet Mercury moving across the face of the Sun. This rare event occurs

    only once every few years.

    May 21 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 21:14 UTC.

    May 22 - Mars at Opposition. The red planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face

    will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view and photograph Mars.

    June 3 - Saturn at Opposition. The ringed planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its

    face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view and photograph Saturn andits moons.

    June 5 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be

    visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 02:59 UTC.

    June 20 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 11:02 UTC.

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    June 20 - June Solstice. The June solstice occurs at 22:34 UTC. The North Pole of the earth

    will be tilted toward the Sun, which will have reached its northernmost position in the sky and

    will be directly over the Tropic of Cancer at 23.44 degrees north latitude. This is the first day of

    summer (summer solstice) in the northern hemisphere and the first day of winter (winter solstice)

    in the southern hemisphere.

    July 4 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not bevisible from Earth. This phase occurs at 11:01 UTC.

    July 4 - Juno at Jupiter. NASAs Juno spacecraft is scheduled to arrive at Jupiter after a five

    year journey. Launched on August 5, 2011, Juno will be inserted into a polar orbit around the

    giant planet on or around July 4, 2016. From this orbit the spacecraft will study Jupiters

    atmosphere and magnetic field. Juno will remain in orbit until October 2017, when the spacecraft

    will be de-orbited to crash into Jupiter.

    July 19 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 22:56 UTC.

    July 28, 29 - Southern Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower. The Delta Aquarids can produce about20 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower usually peaks on July 28 & 29, but some meteors

    can also be seen from July 18 - August 18. The radiant point for this shower will be in the

    constellation Aquarius. The nearly last quarter moon may hide some of the faintest meteors in this

    years show. Best viewing is usually to the east after midnight from a dark location.

    August 2 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not

    be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 20:44 UTC.

    August 12, 13 - Perseids Meteor Shower. The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to

    observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower's peak usually occurs on

    August 13 & 14, but you may be able to see some meteors any time from July 23 - August 22.

    The radiant point for this shower will be in the constellation Perseus. The nearly first quartermoon will set around midnight, leaving dark skies for this years show. Find a location far from

    city lights and look to the northeast after midnight.

    August 18 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be

    fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 09:26 UTC.

    September 1 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will

    not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 09:03 UTC.

    September 1 - Annular Solar Eclipse. The path of annularity will begin off the eastern coast ofcentral Africa and travel through Gabon, Congo, Tanzania, and Madagascar before ending in the

    Indian Ocean. A partial eclipse will be visible throughout most of Africa and the Indian Ocean.(NASA Map and Eclipse Information)

    September 3 - Neptune at Opposition. The blue planet will be at its closest approach to Earth.

    This is the best time to view Neptune, although it will only appear as a tiny blue dot in all but the

    most powerful telescopes.

    September 16 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will

    be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 19:05 UTC.

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    September 16 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of

    eastern Europe, eastern Africa, Asia, and western Australia. (NASA Map and Eclipse

    Information)

    September 22 - September Equinox. The September equinox occurs at 14:21 UTC. The Sun

    will shine directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and nightthroughout the world. This is also the first day of fall (autumnal equinox) in the northern

    hemisphere and the first day of spring (vernal equinox) in the southern hemisphere.

    October 1 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not

    be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 00:11 UTC.

    October 15 - Uranus at Opposition. The blue-green planet will be at its closest approach to

    Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view Uranus. Due

    to its distance, the planet will only appear as a tiny blue-green dot in all but the most powerful

    telescopes.

    October 16 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will befully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 04:23 UTC.

    October 21, 22 - Orionids Meteor Shower. The Orionids is an average shower producing about

    20 meteors per hour at their peak. This shower usually peaks on the 21st, but it is highly irregular.A good show could be experienced on any morning from October 20 - 24, and some meteors may

    be seen any time from October 17 - 25. The last quarter moon will probably hide many of the less

    bright meteors this year. Best viewing will be to the east after midnight. Be sure to find a dark

    location far from city lights.

    October 30 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will

    not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 17:38 UTC.

    November 14 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will

    be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 13:52 UTC.

    November 17, 18 - Leonids Meteor Shower. The Leonids is one of the better meteor showers to

    observe, producing an average of 40 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower itself has a cyclic

    peak year every 33 years where hundreds of meteors can be seen each hour. The last of theseoccurred in 2001. The shower usually peaks on November 17 & 18, but you may see some

    meteors from November 13 - 20. A gibbous moon will block some of the fainter meteors with its

    glare, but with 40+ meteors per hour, this could still be a good show. Look for the shower

    radiating from the constellation Leo after midnight.

    November 29 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and willnot be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 12:18 UTC.

    December 13, 14 - Geminids Meteor Shower. Considered by many to be the best meteor

    shower in the heavens, the Geminids are known for producing up to 60 multicolored meteors per

    hour at their peak. The peak of the shower usually occurs around December 13 & 14, although

    some meteors should be visible from December 6 - 19. The radiant point for this shower will be

    in the constellation Gemini. The full moon will definitely be a problem this year, hiding many of

    the fainter meteors in its glare. But with up to 60 meteors per hour possible, this could still be a

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    decent show. Best viewing is usually to the east after midnight from a dark location.

    December 14 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will

    be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. This phase occurs at 00:05 UTC.

    December 21 - December Solstice. The December solstice occurs at 10:44 UTC. The South

    Pole of the earth will be tilted toward the Sun, which will have reached its southernmost positionin the sky and will be directly over the Tropic of Capricorn at 23.44 degrees south latitude. This is

    the first day of winter (winter solstice) in the northern hemisphere and the first day of summer

    (summer solstice) in the southern hemisphere.

    December 29 - New Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will

    not be visible from Earth. This phase occurs at 06:53 UTC.

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    NASA Eclipse Web Site

    http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/phase/phase2001gmt.html

    Year New Moon

    2012

    Jan 23 07:39Feb 21 22:35

    Mar 22 14:37

    Apr 21 07:18

    May 20 23:47 A

    Jun 19 15:02

    Jul 19 04:24Aug 17 15:54

    Sep 16 02:11

    Oct 15 12:02

    Nov 13 22:08 T

    Dec 13 08:42

    2013

    Jan 11 19:44Feb 10 07:20

    Mar 11 19:51

    Apr 10 09:35

    May 10 00:29 AJun 8 15:56

    Jul 8 07:14

    Aug 6 21:51

    Sep 5 11:36

    Oct 5 00:35

    Nov 3 12:50 H

    Dec 3 00:22

    2014 Jan 1 11:14

    Jan 30 21:39

    Mar 1 08:00

    Mar 30 18:45Apr 29 06:14 A

    May 28 18:40Jun 27 08:09

    Jul 26 22:42

    Aug 25 14:13

    Sep 24 06:14Oct 23 21:57 P

    Nov 22 12:32

    http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/phase/phase2001gmt.html%20http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/phase/phase2001gmt.html%20
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    Dec 22 01:36

    2015

    Jan 20 13:14

    Feb 18 23:47Mar 20 09:36 T

    Apr 18 18:57May 18 04:13

    Jun 16 14:05

    Jul 16 01:24

    Aug 14 14:54

    Sep 13 06:41 P

    Oct 13 00:06

    Nov 11 17:47

    Dec 11 10:29

    2016

    Jan 10 01:30

    Feb 8 14:39Mar 9 01:54 T

    Apr 7 11:24

    May 6 19:30

    Jun 5 03:00Jul 4 11:01

    Aug 2 20:45

    Sep 1 09:03 A

    Oct 1 00:12

    Oct 30 17:38

    Nov 29 12:18

    Dec 29 06:53

    2017

    Jan 28 00:07

    Feb 26 14:58 A

    Mar 28 02:57

    Apr 26 12:16

    May 25 19:44Jun 24 02:31

    Jul 23 09:46

    Aug 21 18:30 T

    Sep 20 05:30Oct 19 19:12

    Nov 18 11:42Dec 18 06:31

    2018

    Jan 17 02:17

    Feb 15 21:05 P

    Mar 17 13:12

    Apr 16 01:57

    May 15 11:48

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    Jun 13 19:43

    Jul 13 02:48 P

    Aug 11 09:58 P

    Sep 9 18:01

    Oct 9 03:47 Nov 7 16:02

    Dec 7 07:20

    2019

    Jan 6 01:28 P

    Feb 4 21:04

    Mar 6 16:04

    Apr 5 08:50

    May 4 22:45

    Jun 3 10:02

    Jul 2 19:16 T

    Aug 1 03:12

    Aug 30 10:37

    Sep 28 18:26Oct 28 03:38

    Nov 26 15:06

    Dec 26 05:13 A

    2020

    Jan 24 21:42

    Feb 23 15:32

    Mar 24 09:28

    Apr 23 02:26

    May 22 17:39

    Jun 21 06:41 A

    Jul 20 17:33Aug 19 02:41

    Sep 17 11:00

    Oct 16 19:31

    Nov 15 05:07

    Dec 14 16:17 T

    2021

    Jan 13 05:00

    Feb 11 19:06

    Mar 13 10:21Apr 12 02:31

    May 11 19:00Jun 10 10:53 A

    Jul 10 01:17

    Aug 8 13:50

    Sep 7 00:52

    Oct 6 11:05

    Nov 4 21:15

    Dec 4 07:43 T

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    2022

    Jan 2 18:33

    Feb 1 05:46

    Mar 2 17:35

    Apr 1 06:24Apr 30 20:28 P

    May 30 11:30Jun 29 02:52

    Jul 28 17:55

    Aug 27 08:17

    Sep 25 21:54

    Oct 25 10:49 P

    Nov 23 22:57

    Dec 23 10:17

    2023

    Jan 21 20:53

    Feb 20 07:06

    Mar 21 17:23Apr 20 04:12 H

    May 19 15:53

    Jun 18 04:37

    Jul 17 18:32Aug 16 09:38

    Sep 15 01:40

    Oct 14 17:55 A

    Nov 13 09:27

    Dec 12 23:32

    2024

    Jan 11 11:57Feb 9 22:59

    Mar 10 09:00

    Apr 8 18:21 T

    May 8 03:22

    Jun 6 12:38

    Jul 5 22:57Aug 4 11:13

    Sep 3 01:55

    Oct 2 18:49 A

    Nov 1 12:47Dec 1 06:21

    Dec 30 22:27

    2025

    Jan 29 12:36

    Feb 28 00:45

    Mar 29 10:58 P

    Apr 27 19:31

    May 27 03:02

    Jun 25 10:31

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    Jul 24 19:11

    Aug 23 06:06

    Sep 21 19:54 P

    Oct 21 12:25

    Nov 20 06:47Dec 20 01:43

    2.1 Phases of the Moon: 2001 to 2025

    NASA Eclipse Web Site

    Phases of the Moon: 2001 to 2025

    Mountain Standard Time

    The following table gives the date and time (Mountain Standard Time) of

    all phases of the Moon for the twenty-five year period 2001-2025. For

    the year 2000, the length of the mean synodic month (New Moon to New

    Moon) is 29.530588 days (=29d12h44m03s). However, the length of any one

    synodic month can vary from 29.26 to 29.80 days due to perturbingeffects of the Sun on the Moon's eccentric orbit.

    If your time zone is currently on Daylight Saving Time, you must add

    one hour to the standard times listed in the Moon phases tables. For

    conversion to other time zones, see Time Zones and Universal Time.

    The Phases of the Moon table indicates when an eclipse of the Sun or

    Moon takes place and gives the eclipse type. An eclipse of the Sun can

    occur only at New Moon, while an eclipse of the Moon can occur only at

    Full Moon. (see: Solar Eclipses for Beginners and Lunar Eclipses for

    Beginners). In any calendar year there are a minimum of two solar and

    two lunar eclipses. The maximum number of eclipses in any one year is 7

    (4 solar and 3 lunar, or 5 solar and 2 lunar). The following table

    lists abbreviations for the different types of solar and lunar eclipses.

    Eclipse Types

    Solar Eclipse Lunar Eclipse

    T - Total t - Total (Umbral)

    A - Annular p - Partial (Umbral)

    H - Hybrid (Annular/Total) n - Penumbral

    P - Partial

    Phases of the Moon: 2001 to 2005

    Mountain Standard Time (MST)

    Year New Moon First Quarter Full Moon Last

    Quarter

    2001 Jan 2 15:31 Jan 9 13:24 t Jan 16

    05:35

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    Jan 24 06:07 Feb 1 07:02 Feb 8 00:12 Feb 14

    20:24

    Feb 23 01:21 Mar 2 19:03 Mar 9 10:23 Mar 16

    13:45

    Mar 24 18:21 Apr 1 03:49 Apr 7 20:22 Apr 15

    08:31

    Apr 23 08:26 Apr 30 10:08 May 7 06:53 May 15

    03:11

    May 22 19:46 May 29 15:09 Jun 5 18:39 Jun 13

    20:28

    Jun 21 04:58 T Jun 27 20:20 Jul 5 08:04 p Jul 13

    11:45

    Jul 20 12:44 Jul 27 03:08 Aug 3 22:56 Aug 12

    00:53

    Aug 18 19:55 Aug 25 12:55 Sep 2 14:43 Sep 10

    12:00

    Sep 17 03:27 Sep 24 02:31 Oct 2 06:49 Oct 9

    21:20

    Oct 16 12:23 Oct 23 19:58 Oct 31 22:41 Nov 8

    05:21

    Nov 14 23:40 Nov 22 16:21 Nov 30 13:49 Dec 712:52

    Dec 14 13:48 A Dec 22 13:56 Dec 30 03:41 n

    Year New Moon First Quarter Full Moon Last

    Quarter

    2002 Jan 5

    20:55

    Jan 13 06:29 Jan 21 10:47 Jan 28 15:50 Feb 4

    06:33

    Feb 12 00:41 Feb 20 05:02 Feb 27 02:17 Mar 5

    18:25

    Mar 13 19:03 Mar 21 19:28 Mar 28 11:25 Apr 4

    08:29

    Apr 12 12:21 Apr 20 05:48 Apr 26 20:00 May 4

    00:16

    May 12 03:45 May 19 12:42 May 26 04:51 n Jun 2

    17:05

    Jun 10 16:47 A Jun 17 17:29 Jun 24 14:42 n Jul 2

    10:19

    Jul 10 03:26 Jul 16 21:47 Jul 24 02:07 Aug 1

    03:22

    Aug 8 12:15 Aug 15 03:12 Aug 22 15:29 Aug 30

    19:31Sep 6 20:10 Sep 13 11:08 Sep 21 06:59 Sep 29

    10:03

    Oct 6 04:17 Oct 12 22:33 Oct 21 00:20 Oct 28

    22:28

    Nov 4 13:34 Nov 11 13:52 Nov 19 18:34 n Nov 27

    08:46

    Dec 4 00:34 T Dec 11 08:49 Dec 19 12:10 Dec 26

    17:31

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    Year New Moon First Quarter Full Moon Last

    Quarter

    2003 Jan 2 13:23 Jan 10 06:15 Jan 18 03:48 Jan 25

    01:33

    Feb 1 03:48 Feb 9 04:11 Feb 16 16:51 Feb 23

    09:46

    Mar 2 19:35 Mar 11 00:15 Mar 18 03:34 Mar 24

    18:51

    Apr 1 12:19 Apr 9 16:40 Apr 16 12:36 Apr 23

    05:18

    May 1 05:15 May 9 04:53 May 15 20:36 t May 22

    17:31

    May 30 21:20 A Jun 7 13:28 Jun 14 04:16 Jun 21

    07:45

    Jun 29 11:39 Jul 6 19:32 Jul 13 12:21 Jul 21

    00:01

    Jul 28 23:53 Aug 5 00:28 Aug 11 21:48 Aug 1917:48

    Aug 27 10:26 Sep 3 05:34 Sep 10 09:36 Sep 18

    12:03

    Sep 25 20:09 Oct 2 12:09 Oct 10 00:27 Oct 18

    05:31

    Oct 25 05:50 Oct 31 21:25 Nov 8 18:14 t Nov 16

    21:15

    Nov 23 15:59 T Nov 30 10:16 Dec 8 13:37 Dec 16

    10:42

    Dec 23 02:43 Dec 30 03:03

    Year New Moon First Quarter Full Moon Last

    Quarter

    2004 Jan 7 08:40 Jan 14

    21:46

    Jan 21 14:05 Jan 28 23:03 Feb 6 01:47 Feb 13

    06:40

    Feb 20 02:18 Feb 27 20:24 Mar 6 16:14 Mar 13

    14:01

    Mar 20 15:41 Mar 28 16:48 Apr 5 04:03 Apr 11

    20:46

    Apr 19 06:21 P Apr 27 10:32 May 4 13:33 t May 11

    04:04May 18 21:52 May 27 00:57 Jun 2 21:20 Jun 9

    13:02

    Jun 17 13:27 Jun 25 12:08 Jul 2 04:09 Jul 9

    00:34

    Jul 17 04:24 Jul 24 20:37 Jul 31 11:05 Aug 7

    15:01

    Aug 15 18:24 Aug 23 03:12 Aug 29 19:22 Sep 6

    08:11

    Sep 14 07:29 Sep 21 08:54 Sep 28 06:09 Oct 6

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    03:12

    Oct 13 19:48 P Oct 20 14:59 Oct 27 20:07 t Nov 4

    22:53

    Nov 12 07:27 Nov 18 22:50 Nov 26 13:07 Dec 4

    17:53

    Dec 11 18:29 Dec 18 09:40 Dec 26 08:06

    Year New Moon First Quarter Full Moon Last

    Quarter

    2005 Jan 3

    10:46

    Jan 10 05:03 Jan 16 23:58 Jan 25 03:32 Feb 2

    00:27

    Feb 8 15:28 Feb 15 17:16 Feb 23 21:54 Mar 3

    10:36

    Mar 10 02:10 Mar 17 12:19 Mar 25 13:58 Apr 1

    17:50Apr 8 13:32 H Apr 16 07:37 Apr 24 03:06 n Apr 30

    23:24

    May 8 01:45 May 16 01:56 May 23 13:18 May 30

    04:47

    Jun 6 14:55 Jun 14 18:22 Jun 21 21:14 Jun 28

    11:23

    Jul 6 05:03 Jul 14 08:20 Jul 21 04:00 Jul 27

    20:19

    Aug 4 20:05 Aug 12 19:39 Aug 19 10:53 Aug 26

    08:18

    Sep 3 11:45 Sep 11 04:37 Sep 17 19:01 Sep 24

    23:41

    Oct 3 03:28 A Oct 10 12:01 Oct 17 05:14 p Oct 24

    18:17

    Nov 1 18:25 Nov 8 18:57 Nov 15 17:58 Nov 23

    15:11

    Dec 1 08:01 Dec 8 02:36 Dec 15 09:16 Dec 23

    12:36

    Dec 30 20:12

    Phases of the Moon: 2006 to 2010

    Mountain Standard Time (MST)

    Year New Moon First Quarter Full Moon LastQuarter

    2006 Jan 6 11:57 Jan 14 02:48 Jan 22

    08:14

    Jan 29 07:15 Feb 4 23:29 Feb 12 21:44 Feb 21

    00:17

    Feb 27 17:31 Mar 6 13:16 Mar 14 16:35 n Mar 22

    12:10

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    Mar 29 03:15 T Apr 5 05:01 Apr 13 09:40 Apr 20

    20:28

    Apr 27 12:44 May 4 22:13 May 12 23:51 May 20

    02:21

    May 26 22:26 Jun 3 16:06 Jun 11 11:03 Jun 18

    07:08

    Jun 25 09:05 Jul 3 09:37 Jul 10 20:02 Jul 17

    12:13

    Jul 24 21:31 Aug 2 01:46 Aug 9 03:54 Aug 15

    18:51

    Aug 23 12:10 Aug 31 15:56 Sep 7 11:42 p Sep 14

    04:15

    Sep 22 04:45 A Sep 30 04:04 Oct 6 20:13 Oct 13

    17:25

    Oct 21 22:14 Oct 29 14:25 Nov 5 05:58 Nov 12

    10:45

    Nov 20 15:18 Nov 27 23:29 Dec 4 17:25 Dec 12

    07:32

    Dec 20 07:01 Dec 27 07:48

    Year New Moon First Quarter Full Moon Last

    Quarter

    2007 Jan 3 06:57 Jan 11

    05:45

    Jan 18 21:01 Jan 25 16:02 Feb 1 22:45 Feb 10

    02:51

    Feb 17 09:14 Feb 24 00:56 Mar 3 16:17 t Mar 11

    20:54

    Mar 18 19:43 P Mar 25 11:16 Apr 2 10:15 Apr 10

    11:04

    Apr 17 04:36 Apr 23 23:36 May 2 03:09 May 9

    21:27

    May 16 12:27 May 23 14:03 May 31 18:04 Jun 8

    04:43

    Jun 14 20:13 Jun 22 06:15 Jun 30 06:49 Jul 7

    09:54

    Jul 14 05:04 Jul 21 23:29 Jul 29 17:48 Aug 5

    14:20

    Aug 12 16:03 Aug 20 16:54 Aug 28 03:35 t Sep 3

    19:33

    Sep 11 05:44 P Sep 19 09:48 Sep 26 12:45 Oct 3

    03:06

    Oct 10 22:01 Oct 19 01:33 Oct 25 21:52 Nov 1

    14:18Nov 9 16:03 Nov 17 15:32 Nov 24 07:30 Dec 1

    05:44

    Dec 9 10:40 Dec 17 03:17 Dec 23 18:16 Dec 31

    00:51

    Year New Moon First Quarter Full Moon Last

    Quarter

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    2008 Jan 8 04:37 Jan 15 12:46 Jan 22 06:35 Jan 29

    22:03

    Feb 6 20:44 A Feb 13 20:34 Feb 20 20:31 t Feb 28

    19:18

    Mar 7 10:14 Mar 14 03:46 Mar 21 11:40 Mar 29

    14:47

    Apr 5 20:55 Apr 12 11:32 Apr 20 03:25 Apr 28

    07:12

    May 5 05:18 May 11 20:47 May 19 19:11 May 27

    19:57

    Jun 3 12:23 Jun 10 08:04 Jun 18 10:30 Jun 26

    05:10

    Jul 2 19:19 Jul 9 21:35 Jul 18 00:59 Jul 25

    11:42

    Aug 1 03:13 T Aug 8 13:20 Aug 16 14:16 p Aug 23

    16:50

    Aug 30 12:58 Sep 7 07:04 Sep 15 02:13 Sep 21

    22:04

    Sep 29 01:12 Oct 7 02:04 Oct 14 13:03 Oct 2104:55

    Oct 28 16:14 Nov 5 21:04 Nov 12 23:17 Nov 19

    14:31

    Nov 27 09:55 Dec 5 14:26 Dec 12 09:37 Dec 19

    03:29

    Dec 27 05:23

    Year New Moon First Quarter Full Moon Last

    Quarter

    2009 Jan 4 04:56 Jan 10 20:27 Jan 17

    19:46

    Jan 26 00:55 A Feb 2 16:13 Feb 9 07:49 n Feb 16

    14:37

    Feb 24 18:35 Mar 4 00:46 Mar 10 19:38 Mar 18

    10:47

    Mar 26 09:06 Apr 2 07:34 Apr 9 07:56 Apr 17

    06:36

    Apr 24 20:23 May 1 13:44 May 8 21:01 May 17

    00:26

    May 24 05:11 May 30 20:22 Jun 7 11:12 Jun 15

    15:15

    Jun 22 12:35 Jun 29 04:28 Jul 7 02:21 n Jul 15

    02:53Jul 21 19:35 T Jul 28 15:00 Aug 5 17:55 n Aug 13

    11:55

    Aug 20 03:01 Aug 27 04:42 Sep 4 09:03 Sep 11

    19:16

    Sep 18 11:44 Sep 25 21:50 Oct 3 23:10 Oct 11

    01:56

    Oct 17 22:33 Oct 25 17:42 Nov 2 12:14 Nov 9

    08:56

    Nov 16 12:14 Nov 24 14:39 Dec 2 00:30 Dec 8

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    17:13

    Dec 16 05:02 Dec 24 10:36 Dec 31 12:13 p

    Year New Moon First Quarter Full Moon Last

    Quarter

    2010 Jan 7

    03:40

    Jan 15 00:11 A Jan 23 03:53 Jan 29 23:18 Feb 5

    16:49

    Feb 13 19:51 Feb 21 17:42 Feb 28 09:38 Mar 7

    08:42

    Mar 15 14:01 Mar 23 04:00 Mar 29 19:25 Apr 6

    02:37

    Apr 14 05:29 Apr 21 11:20 Apr 28 05:18 May 5

    21:15

    May 13 18:04 May 20 16:43 May 27 16:07 Jun 4

    15:13Jun 12 04:15 Jun 18 21:30 Jun 26 04:30 p Jul 4

    07:35

    Jul 11 12:40 T Jul 18 03:11 Jul 25 18:37 Aug 2

    21:59

    Aug 9 20:08 Aug 16 11:14 Aug 24 10:05 Sep 1

    10:22

    Sep 8 03:30 Sep 14 22:50 Sep 23 02:17 Sep 30

    20:52

    Oct 7 11:44 Oct 14 14:27 Oct 22 18:36 Oct 30

    05:46

    Nov 5 21:52 Nov 13 09:39 Nov 21 10:27 Nov 28

    13:36

    Dec 5 10:36 Dec 13 06:59 Dec 21 01:13 t Dec 27

    21:18

    Phases of the Moon: 2011 to 2015

    Mountain Standard Time (MST)

    Year New Moon First Quarter Full Moon Last

    Quarter

    2011 Jan 4 02:03 P Jan 12 04:31 Jan 19 14:21 Jan 26

    05:57Feb 2 19:31 Feb 11 00:18 Feb 18 01:36 Feb 24

    16:26

    Mar 4 13:46 Mar 12 16:45 Mar 19 11:10 Mar 26

    05:07

    Apr 3 07:32 Apr 11 05:05 Apr 17 19:44 Apr 24

    19:47

    May 2 23:51 May 10 13:33 May 17 04:09 May 24

    11:52

    Jun 1 14:03 P Jun 8 19:11 Jun 15 13:13 t Jun 23

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    04:48

    Jul 1 01:54 P Jul 7 23:29 Jul 14 23:40 Jul 22

    22:02

    Jul 30 11:40 Aug 6 04:08 Aug 13 11:58 Aug 21

    14:55

    Aug 28 20:04 Sep 4 10:39 Sep 12 02:27 Sep 20

    06:39

    Sep 27 04:09 Oct 3 20:15 Oct 11 19:06 Oct 19

    20:30

    Oct 26 12:56 Nov 2 09:38 Nov 10 13:16 Nov 18

    08:09

    Nov 24 23:10 P Dec 2 02:52 Dec 10 07:36 t Dec 17

    17:48

    Dec 24 11:06

    Year New Moon First Quarter Full Moon Last

    Quarter

    2012 Dec 31 23:15 Jan 9 00:30 Jan 16

    02:08

    Jan 23 00:39 Jan 30 21:10 Feb 7 14:54 Feb 14

    10:04

    Feb 21 15:35 Feb 29 18:22 Mar 8 02:40 Mar 14

    18:25

    Mar 22 07:37 Mar 30 12:41 Apr 6 12:19 Apr 13

    03:50

    Apr 21 00:18 Apr 29 02:58 May 5 20:35 May 12

    14:47

    May 20 16:47 A May 28 13:16 Jun 4 04:12 p Jun 11

    03:41

    Jun 19 08:02 Jun 26 20:30 Jul 3 11:52 Jul 10

    18:48

    Jul 18 21:24 Jul 26 01:56 Aug 1 20:27 Aug 9

    11:55

    Aug 17 08:54 Aug 24 06:54 Aug 31 06:58 Sep 8

    06:15

    Sep 15 19:11 Sep 22 12:41 Sep 29 20:19 Oct 8

    00:33

    Oct 15 05:02 Oct 21 20:32 Oct 29 12:50 Nov 6

    17:36

    Nov 13 15:08 T Nov 20 07:31 Nov 28 07:46 n Dec 6

    08:32

    Dec 13 01:42 Dec 19 22:19 Dec 28 03:21

    Year New Moon First Quarter Full Moon Last

    Quarter

    2013 Jan 4

    20:58

    Jan 11 12:44 Jan 18 16:45 Jan 26 21:38 Feb 3

    06:56

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    Feb 10 00:20 Feb 17 13:31 Feb 25 13:26 Mar 4

    14:53

    Mar 11 12:51 Mar 19 10:27 Mar 27 02:27 Apr 2

    21:37

    Apr 10 02:35 Apr 18 05:31 Apr 25 12:57 p May 2

    04:14

    May 9 17:29 A May 17 21:35 May 24 21:25 n May 31

    11:58

    Jun 8 08:56 Jun 16 10:24 Jun 23 04:32 Jun 29

    21:54

    Jul 8 00:14 Jul 15 20:18 Jul 22 11:15 Jul 29

    10:43

    Aug 6 14:51 Aug 14 03:56 Aug 20 18:45 Aug 28

    02:35

    Sep 5 04:36 Sep 12 10:08 Sep 19 04:13 Sep 26

    20:56

    Oct 4 17:35 Oct 11 16:02 Oct 18 16:38 n Oct 26

    16:41

    Nov 3 05:50 H Nov 9 22:57 Nov 17 08:16 Nov 25

    12:28

    Dec 2 17:22 Dec 9 08:12 Dec 17 02:28 Dec 2506:48

    Year New Moon First Quarter Full Moon Last

    Quarter

    2014 Jan 1 04:14 Jan 7 20:39 Jan 15 21:52 Jan 23

    22:19

    Jan 30 14:39 Feb 6 12:22 Feb 14 16:53 Feb 22

    10:15

    Mar 1 01:00 Mar 8 06:27 Mar 16 10:09 Mar 23

    18:46

    Mar 30 11:45 Apr 7 01:31 Apr 15 00:42 t Apr 22

    00:52

    Apr 28 23:14 A May 6 20:15 May 14 12:16 May 21

    05:59

    May 28 11:40 Jun 5 13:39 Jun 12 21:11 Jun 19

    11:39

    Jun 27 01:09 Jul 5 04:59 Jul 12 04:25 Jul 18

    19:08

    Jul 26 15:42 Aug 3 17:50 Aug 10 11:09 Aug 17

    05:26

    Aug 25 07:13 Sep 2 04:11 Sep 8 18:38 Sep 15

    19:05

    Sep 23 23:14 Oct 1 12:33 Oct 8 03:51 t Oct 1512:12

    Oct 23 14:57 P Oct 30 19:48 Nov 6 15:23 Nov 14

    08:16

    Nov 22 05:32 Nov 29 03:06 Dec 6 05:27 Dec 14

    05:51

    Dec 21 18:36 Dec 28 11:31

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