If you’re curious about bright spots or rings appearing around the Sun and wonder what they mean, you might be interested in the following. It’s what I found when I went searching for info on these not-so-common phenomena. The first time I saw a halo around the Sun was last spring while swimming at a … Read more
If you’re wondering about that large ring around the Moon and what it means, you might be interested in the following. It’s what I discovered about the cause and relevance of Moon halos for weather prediction. I’ve always held the belief that when you see a ring around the Moon it means rain is on … Read more
There are a ton of Moon features to keep you occupied for hours! Looking from latitudes south of the equator there’s no ‘man in the moon’, but rather a ‘rabbit’. I cover that and a bunch of other lunar features that might keep you intrigued when observing the Moon. You might not realize that you’d … Read more
The Moon is our one an only natural satellite. Rare astronomical events that include lunar eclipses and phenomena such as Blue Moon, Blood Moon and Super Moon spark wide interest. What do these terms really mean? Let’s have a look. What is the rarest Moon event? The rarest Moon event in modern times was a … Read more
If you’re a beginner backyard astronomer, whether you’re into stargazing by the campfire or looking at the moon and planets through your telescope, at some point, you’re bound to want to pinpoint the best time for stargazing for a group or individual experience. Here’s what to know… Why is this important? When it comes to … Read more