The moon will approach its “perigee,” or the closest point in orbit to Earth, on July 13 when the moon reaches its full phase. Look for it.
Sky Watch: Scorpius Rising
Near midnight throughout June, the constellation of Scorpius will be at its highest point in the southern sky.
Near midnight throughout June, the constellation of Scorpius will be at its highest point in the southern sky of Greater Palm Springs.
Sky Watch: Twilight Rising Eclipse
A total lunar eclipse will occur May 15 for 90 minutes after the moon rises in the east in Greater Palm Springs.
The moon will rise in the east during the evening of May 15, resulting in a total lunar eclipse for 90 minutes followed by a partial eclipse.
Sky Watch: The Moon Dances Along a Trail of Planets
A beautiful, waning crescent moon will glide past a row of planets, passing Saturn, Mars, and finally Jupiter and Venus on April 27.
A beautiful, waning crescent moon will glide past a row of planets, passing Saturn, Mars, and finally Jupiter and Venus on April 27.
Sky Watch: Black Moon
Greater Palm Springs will see the black moon in late March while the rest of the world will be treated in April.
Greater Palm Springs will see the black moon in late March while the rest of the world will be treated in April.
Sky Watch: North Star Exposure
As twilight fades in the desert this month, viewers can again easily extend a line toward Polaris for an easy and stunning reference north.
As twilight fades in the desert this month, viewers can again easily extend a line toward Polaris for an easy and stunning reference north.
Sky Watch: Bright Starry Nights
With the brightest planets out of the way, it’s the perfect time to glimpse constellations.
If you look up at night on Jan. 10 or on Jan. 22, you’ll be able to spot the stars without the moon’s illumination affecting your view.
Sky Watch: A String of Lights
Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and the moon will be evenly spaced out in an arc to the south.
As the sun sets on Dec. 10 in the desert, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and the moon will be evenly spaced out in an arc to the south.
Sky Watch: Partial Lunar Eclipse
View this wonder Nov. 18 when the moon will begin to pass through the Earth’s shadow.
View a partial lunar eclipse after 11 p.m. on Nov. 18 in Greater Palm Springs when the moon will begin to pass through the Earth’s shadow.
Sky Watch: Mercury’s Greatest Elongation
If you want to more easily spot Mercury, the planet makes its greatest separation from the sun in our sky during the morning of Oct. 24.
If you want to more easily spot Mercury, the planet makes its greatest separation from the sun in our sky during the morning of Oct. 24.