Post by Centaur on Jul 18, 2009 13:34:33 GMT -6
Who will be the first to spot the July New Moon with naked eyes after sunset? The Dark Moon will be in geocentric longitudinal conjunction with the Sun on 2009 JUL 22 at 02:35 UT (21 at 21:35 CDT).
We’ve now entered the half of the year centered by the autumnal equinox in which really young Moon spotting becomes difficult for northern hemisphere observers. The first realistic opportunity for those of us in the north will come during the early evening of July 23.
I’ve created a graphic previewing the western sky from Chicagoland 25 minutes after sunset on July 23, although it should well serve most North American observers. It can be seen by clicking: www.curtrenz.com/astronomical
Photos and descriptions of the July New Moon would be welcome additions to this thread. Please include the date, time, time zone and location. Good Luck!
Below is a photo I took from Arlington Heights, Illinois on 2008 JUL 04 of The Old Moon in the New Moon’s Arms overlooking fireworks!
We’ve now entered the half of the year centered by the autumnal equinox in which really young Moon spotting becomes difficult for northern hemisphere observers. The first realistic opportunity for those of us in the north will come during the early evening of July 23.
I’ve created a graphic previewing the western sky from Chicagoland 25 minutes after sunset on July 23, although it should well serve most North American observers. It can be seen by clicking: www.curtrenz.com/astronomical
Photos and descriptions of the July New Moon would be welcome additions to this thread. Please include the date, time, time zone and location. Good Luck!
Below is a photo I took from Arlington Heights, Illinois on 2008 JUL 04 of The Old Moon in the New Moon’s Arms overlooking fireworks!
