Moon may 2014

Patterns in the Night Sky with Relations to the Seasons!

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    Zodiac Taurus

    Taurus is commonly known as The Bull. It passes through the sky from November through March. Taurus was a very popular constellation in ancient times, so there are many myths about it.
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    Zodiac Cancer

    Cancer is best seen during the month of March, but is visible from December through June. Although the Crab is one of the more famous constellations, it is mostly made of dim stars.
  • First Day of Winter!

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    Zodiac Gimini

    Gemini is one of the more famous constellations. The Twins are best seen during the winter and spring in the Northern Hemisphere. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, look for Gemini in the summer. Gemini is a part of the Zodiac, which is a group of stars which the Sun travels through each year.
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    Zodiac Leo

    The constellation Leo is known as the Lion. Leo's head and mane make up an upside-down question mark called the Sickle. One of the brightest spring stars, Regulus (Latin for "little king"), is at the base of the question mark. The rest of Leo's body, legs, and tail extend to the east.
  • First Day of Spring

  • Waxing Crescent

    The Lunar phase on May 1st will be a waxing crescent.
  • Waxing Crescent

    Lunar phase on May 2nd will be a waxing crescent. Also, the moon is in the zodiac sign Gemini! Keep a look out for Gemini tonight!
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    Waxing Crescent

    Still in the waxing crescent phase, but the moon is in the zodiac sign cancer! Keep a look out for cancer tonight!
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    First Quarter

    This time keep a look out for the zodiac sign Leo!
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    Waxing Gibbous

    During these five days, the moon is approaching its full moon stage. Also, keep a look out for Virgo, Libra, and Scorpio. We should be able to see them during this time.
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    First Full Moon

    For two days, we'll be able to enjoy the full moon. Also, keep an eye out for Sagittarius tonight and werewolves.
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    Waxing Gibbous

    We are now back in our Waxing Gibbous phase. Keep an eye out for Capricorn and Aquarius!
  • Last Quarter

    This is our first and only last quarter of the month. Don't miss it! :)
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    Waning Crescent

    For a total of six days, we'll be in the waning crescent phase. Keep an eye out for Pisces, Aries, and Taurus tonight.
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    New Moon

    For a total of two days, we'll be in our new moon phase and should be able to see Gemini again.
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    Waxing Crescent

    The waxing crescent will return again and continue into the beginning of the month of June.
  • First Day of Summer!

  • First Day of Autumn