JeffPo's Recent News & Events Page
Last update: 06/08/11
All times given are for my local time zone, which is Eastern Daylight Time.
Recent Observing Sessions
Still absolutely nothing! Unfortunately I've hit that era in life were work, kids' activities, family activities, etc. have severely limited my observing time. I still love astronomy, but find I rarely have the time or energy to get out there. I've been enjoying other hobbies and still keep an eye on the sky, but mainly while sipping a beverage on my deck.
Projects & Updates
Nothing.
Non-Astronomy Projects & Updates
My railroad lantern hobby has been growing. And now that summer is here, time for boating/camping.
Upcoming Events
Always something to see!
The Planet Report (Last update: 06/08/11)
Saturn is about 52 degrees above the southern horizon at sunset, perfectly placed for viewing.
Pluto rises about 9:23pm, so it's a good late night target.
Neptune rises about 12:45am, so it's better suited for morning hour observing.
Uranus rises around 2:16am, so it's also a morning target.
Jupiter is about 29 degrees above the eastern horizon at sunrise, so you should be able to see it and details.
Mars is about 17 degrees above the eastern horizon at sunrise. While you should be able to pick it out, don't expect to see any detail.
Venus is about 11 degrees above the eastern horizon at sunrise. It's phase is nearly full. Given it's brightness, you might can tease it out of the murk on the horizon.
Mercury is only about 2 degrees above the eastern horizon at sunrise, so it's lost in the murk.
Moon
Lunar Phase |
Date |
| New Moon | June 1, 2011 |
| First Quarter | June 8, 2011 |
| Full Moon | June 15, 2011 |
| Third Quarter | June 23, 2011 |
| New Moon | July 1, 2011 |
| First Quarter | July 8, 2011 |
| Full Moon | July 15, 2011 |
| Third Quarter | July 23, 2011 |
| New Moon | July 30, 2011 |
| First Quarter | Aug 6, 2011 |
| Full Moon | Aug 13, 2011 |
| Third Quarter | Aug 21, 2011 |
| New Moon | Aug 28, 2011 |