![]() ![]() During this type of eclipse, the Moon will gradually get darker and then take on a rusty or blood red color. A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes completely through the Earth's dark shadow, or umbra. Look for this impressive sight in the east just before sunrise. The two bright planets will be visible within 2.4 degrees of each other in the early morning sky. A conjunction of Venus and Jupiter will be visible on January 22. January 22 - Conjunction of Venus and Jupiter. The Moon will be at its closest approach to the Earth and may look slightly larger and brighter than usual. This is also the first of three supermoons for 2019. This moon has also been know as the Old Moon and the Moon After Yule. ![]() This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Wolf Moon because this was the time of year when hungry wolf packs howled outside their camps. The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. It will be best seen from northeastern Russia with 62% coverage. The partial eclipse will be visible in parts of eastern Asia and the northern Pacific Ocean. ![]() A partial solar eclipse can only be safely observed with a special solar filter or by looking at the Sun's reflection. A partial solar eclipse occurs when the Moon covers only a part of the Sun, sometimes resembling a bite taken out of a cookie. Look for the bright planet in the eastern sky before sunrise. This is the best time to view Venus since it will be at its highest point above the horizon in the morning sky. The planet Venus reaches greatest eastern elongation of 47 degrees from the Sun. January 6 - Venus at Greatest Western Elongation. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere. The Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Bootes, but can appear anywhere in the sky. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. The moon will be a thin crescent and should not interfere with what could be a good show this year. It peaks this year on the night of the 3rd and morning of the 4th. The shower runs annually from January 1-5. It is thought to be produced by dust grains left behind by an extinct comet known as 2003 EH1, which was discovered in 2003. The Quadrantids is an above average shower, with up to 40 meteors per hour at its peak. January 3, 4 - Quadrantids Meteor Shower. ![]()
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