Moon at apogee (its farthest point to the Earth), 11 a.m.
Take a peek at the sky tonight and you’ll see a full moon. A full moon is when the moon and the sun are opposite of each other from an earth perspective.
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes completely through the Earth’s dark shadow, or umbra. During this type of eclipse, the Moon will gradually get darker and then take on a rusty or blood red color. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of North America, South America, and Australia.
See a detailed map of the Total Lunar Eclipse here.
Mars closest to Earth – go check it out!
The Lyrids is considered an average shower, but here at Live Seasoned we think all meteor showers are beyond amazing. The Lyrids usually produce about 20 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by dust particles left behind by comet C/1861 G1 Thatcher, which was discovered in 1861. The shower runs annually from April 16-25, but we encourage you to venture outside during its peak on the night of the 22nd and morning of the 23rd. These meteors can sometimes produce bright dust trails that last for several seconds. The second quarter moon will be a bit of a problem this year, blocking the less bright meteors from view. The moon basically acts as natural light pollution. Don’t let this deter you though, go find a dark spot sometime after midnight. Lay back on a reclining lawn chair or comfortable blanket and get to gazin’. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Lyra, but can appear anywhere in the sky. Good luck!
For a little bit of background about Lyrid Meteor Shower head here.
Last Quarter Moon, 3:52 a.m. One-half of the Moon appears illuminated by direct sunlight while the illuminated part is decreasing.
Moon at perigee (its closest point to the Earth), 8 p.m.
Take a peek at the sky tonight and you’ll see a full moon. A full moon is when the moon and the sun are opposite of each other from an earth perspective.
The Taos Solar Music Festival is a world class music festival set in a beautiful park in the middle of Taos, New Mexico. In addition to the Festival’s great line‑up, their will be Solar Companies located on Solar Fest grounds, featuring exhibits and demonstrations designed to inform and expose alternative and renewable energy sources and solutions.
(Taken from the event’s website: http://www.solarmusicfest.com/ )
On World Oceans Day people around the planet celebrate and honor the body of water which links us all, for what it provides humans and what it represents. Be a part of this growing global celebration! The 2nd Annual Santa Barbara Ocean Festival will bring together marine organizations, national parks, water conservationists, ocean preservationists, fishing and boating enthusiasts and more to help teach our community about the important role the ocean plays in our lives and to celebrate it’s massive and unique treasures along the coast and within.
(Taken from the event’s website: http://www.sboceanfest.org/ )