November 2002 starfall calendar full#

November 2002 starfall calendar full#

This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere.Īpril 6 - Full Moon. The Moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be visible from Earth. 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. The Sun will shine directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the world. On March 25 and 25, the crescent Moon will be near the two planets, creating a dazzling evening spectacle.

The two brightest planets in the sky will be within 3 degrees of each other in the evening sky. Conjunctions are rare events where two or more objects will appear extremely close together in the night sky. March 14 - Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter. This moon has also been known as the Full Crow Moon, the Full Crust Moon, and the Full Sap Moon. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Worm Moon because this was the time of year when the ground would begin to soften and the earthworms would reappear. The Moon will be directly opposite the Earth from the Sun and will be fully illuminated as seen from Earth. You may even be able to see one or both of the bright white polar ice caps. A medium-sized telescope will allow you to see some of the dark details on the planet's orange surface. This is the best time to view and photograph Mars. 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 of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere. This will be your best chance to see the planet this year.įebruary 21 - New Moon.

Mercury will reach greatest elongation from the Sun on March 5, reaching a relatively bright magnitude of about -1. The planet Mercury will be far enough from the Sun's glare to be visible shortly after sunset. Since hunting is difficult, this moon has also been known by some tribes as the Full Hunger Moon.įebruary 20 - March 12 - Best Chance to see Mercury. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Snow Moon because the heaviest snows usually fell during this time of the year. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere.įebruary 7 - Full Moon. This moon has also been know as the Old Moon and the Moon After Yule. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Wolf Moon because this was the time of year when hungry wolf packs howled outside their camps. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Bootes, but can appear anywhere in the sky. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. The first quarter moon will set shortly after midnight, leaving fairly dark skies for what could be a good show.

It peaks this year on the night of the 3rd and morning of the 4th. The shower runs annually from January 1-5. It is thought to be produced by dust grains left behind by an extinct comet known as 2003 EH1, which was discovered in 2003. The Quadrantids is an above average shower, with up to 40 meteors per hour at its peak. January 3, 4 - Quadrantids Meteor Shower.