Subj : Stargazing News - April 15th, 2024
To   : All
From : CJ
Date : Sun Apr 14 2024 08:02:21

Monday, April 15, 2024

First Quarter Moon

The moon will complete the first quarter of its orbit around Earth on 
Monday, April 15 at 3:13 p.m. EDT or 12:13 p.m. PDT and 19:13 UT. At first 
quarter, the relative positions of the Earth, sun, and moon cause us to see
our natural satellite half-illuminated - on its eastern side. First quarter 
moons always rises around noon and set around midnight, allowing them to be 
seen in the afternoon daytime sky, too. The evenings surrounding first 
quarter are the best for viewing the lunar terrain when it is dramatically 
lit by low-angled sunlight.

(Data courtesy Starry Night)
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