Category Archives: Moon

Moon Day Monday

Posted on July 20, 2015 by SharonJoss

National Moon Day is celebrated annually on July 20 and commemorates the day, forty-six years ago, when Apollo 11 landed the Terrans, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, on the moon. Armstrong was the first to step onto the lunar surface, … Continue reading →

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Things Are Looking Up

Posted on February 28, 2012 by SharonJoss

Look up in the sky tonight (if you live in the Western half of the US, like I do).  The planets are showing off in the heavens tonight.  Mercury will be visible after sunset.  Look for it about 45 to … Continue reading →

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Mondo Moon Weekend

Posted on March 18, 2011 by SharonJoss

On Saturday, the full moon will be a biggie.  According to Space.com (http://www.space.com/11163-supermoon-biggest-full-moon-2011.html ), the moon will be closer to earth than any time in the last 18 years.  The event is what astronomers call a “perigean full moon.” Due … Continue reading →

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