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Moon Gazing

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astronomy2 years ago

"November's Beaver Moon: A Bright and Final Full Moon of 2023"

November's full moon, known as the beaver moon, will reach its peak on Monday at 4:16 a.m. ET. The moon's appearance varies due to libration, and it will be visible to the naked eye for about a day before and after its full phase. NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter is creating a 3D map of the moon's surface, and the Artemis II mission plans to send astronauts on a trip around the moon in late 2024. The beaver moon's name is a nod to the animal's behavior during this time of year, and various indigenous cultures have their own names for this lunar event.

astronomy2 years ago

Moon Creates Spectacular 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse in This Week's Night Sky

This week offers great opportunities for moon-gazing, with a waning crescent moon visible in the predawn and post-sunset skies. The moon will display "Earthshine" and be accompanied by Venus. A razor-thin crescent moon can be seen with binoculars, and a new moon marks the path for an upcoming annular solar eclipse. The crescent moon will also be visible with the star Spica in the evening sky. Additionally, the Summer Triangle is inching towards the western sky. Stargazers are encouraged to use binoculars to explore the rich star fields beyond human eyesight.