Tag: Full Corn Moon

A Star Surprises Us, the Full Moon Follows Max Jupiter, and Sights Despite Moonlight!

August 15, 2021

This simulated image of Jupiter shows how it will appear at opposition on Thursday night, August 19, 2021, when the Great Red Spot and Io and its shadow will be transiting the planet, as shown here at 10:30 pm EDT. (From Stellarium) Hello, August Stargazers! Here are your Astronomy Skylights for the week of August…
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Venus Descends the Pre-Dawn Sky, Spectacular Sights on the Full Corn Moon, Our Moon Mambos with Mars while Jupiter’s Moons Play Hide and Seek!

August 30, 2020

This simulated view of Sinus Iridum, the Bay of Rainbows, and the Golden Handle that envelops its western perimeter, was made using Starry Night software. Every month, a few days before full moon, the handle effect is visible with sharp, unaided eyes, and very easily through binoculars and backyard telescopes. The latter might also reveal…
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