New Moon – the Invisible Phase The New Moon is when the Sun and Moon are aligned, with the Sun and Earth on opposite sides of the Moon. The New Moon also has important cultural and religious significance worldwide.

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When: March 19, 2026

Dark nights a few days before and after the Moon reaches its New Moon phase at 01:23 UTC on March 19 are the best nights to do some night sky watching.

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The Worm Moon Is the Full Moon in March The Full Moon in March is the Worm Moon, but if it occurs on or after March 21 it is also the Paschal Moon. Discover other names for this Moon.

#AstronomicalEvent - Full "Worm Moon"

When: March 03, 2026

The Full Moon in March is traditionally called the Worm Moon, after earthworms that tend to appear around this time in many locations in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Mercury: The Iron Planet The solar system’s smallest planet is one of its most interesting.

#AstronomicalEvent - Mercury at Greatest Elongation East
When: February 19, 2026

This might be a good time to try and spot Mercury: The planet appears at its farthest distance from the Sun in the evening sky.

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Snow Moon Is the Full Moon in February The February Full Moon is named after the snow on the ground.

#AstronomicalEvent - Full Snow Moon

When: February 01, 2026, 05:09 PM

Where: #WaynesboroPA #FranklinCountyPA

February’s Full Moon is also known as the Snow Moon in many Northern Hemisphere cultures.

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New Moon – the Invisible Phase The New Moon is when the Sun and Moon are aligned, with the Sun and Earth on opposite sides of the Moon. The New Moon also has important cultural and religious significance worldwide.

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When: January 18, 2026, 02:51 PM

Where: #WaynesboroPA #FranklinCountyPA

A New Moon is when the Sun & Moon are aligned, with the Sun & Earth on opposite sides of the Moon, which means no moonlight hindering views of stars & planets

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Look Up to See the Quadrantids Light Up the Night Skies Check out our meteor shower animation to find out how, where, and when to see these shooting stars.

#AstronomicalEvent - End of the Quadrantid Meteor Shower

When: 01/12/2026

Where: #WaynesboroPA #FranklinCountyPA

January Meteor Shower - The Quadrantids are usually active between the end of Dec and the 2nd week of Jan, and peak around Jan 3-4.

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Look Up to See the Quadrantids Light Up the Night Skies Check out our meteor shower animation to find out how, where, and when to see these shooting stars.

#AstronomicalEvent - Jan 3/4: Peak of the Quadrantid Meteor Shower

When: 01-03-2026

Where: #WaynesboroPA #FranklinCountyPA

January Meteor Shower - The Quadrantids are usually active between the end of Dec and the second week of Jan, and peak around Jan 3-4.

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Perihelion, Aphelion and the Solstices Earth is closest to the Sun two weeks after the December solstice and farthest from the Sun two weeks after the June Solstice.

#AstronomicalEvent - Earth at Perihelion

When: 01/03/2026, 12:15 PM

Where: #WaynesboroPA #FranklinCountyPA

The Earth is closest to the Sun, at its perihelion, about two weeks after the December solstice.

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January: Wolf Moon January’s Full Moon is named after howling wolves. In some cultures, it's known as the Quiet Moon, Severe Moon, and the Moon after Yule.

#AstronomicalEvent - Full Wolf Moon

When: 01/03/2026, 05:02 AM

Where: #WaynesboroPA #FranklinCountyPA

The year’s first Full Moon, Wolf Moon, is named after howling wolves, but it's also often called the Moon After Yule in the Anglo-Saxon tradition.

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Look Up to See the Ursids Light Up the Night Skies Check out our meteor shower animation to find out how, where, and when to see these shooting stars.

#AstronomicalEvent - Ursid Meteors - Peak
When: December 21/22, 2025

Where: #WaynesboroPA #FranklinCountyPA

Once again, the astronomical year rounds off with the Ursid meteor shower, which usually peaks around this date.

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December Solstice: the Shortest (and Longest) Day The December solstice is the shortest day the Northern Hemisphere. South of the equator, it's the longest day.

#AstronomicalEvent - December Solstice

When: December 21, 2025, 10:03 AM

Where: #WaynesboroPA #FranklinCountyPA

The December solstice takes place at 15:03 UTC. In the Northern Hemisphere, this is the winter solstice and the shortest day of the year.

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New Moon – the Invisible Phase The New Moon is when the Sun and Moon are aligned, with the Sun and Earth on opposite sides of the Moon. The New Moon also has important cultural and religious significance worldwide.

#AstronomicalEvent - New Moon

When: December 20, 2025, 08:43 PM

Where: #WaynesboroPA #FranklinCountyPA

The final New Moon of 2025 falls at 01:43 UTC. A New Moon occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun.

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Look Up to See the Geminids Light Up the Night Skies Check out our meteor shower animation to find out how, where, and when to see these shooting stars.

#AstronomicalEvent - Geminid Meteors - End
When: December 20, 2025

Where: #WaynesboroPA #FranklinCountyPA

The Geminids end the night of December 20. It is usually one of the best meteor showers of the year.

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Look Up to See the Ursids Light Up the Night Skies Check out our meteor shower animation to find out how, where, and when to see these shooting stars.

#AstronomicalEvent - Ursid Meteors - Start
When: December 17, 2025 - www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/me...

Where: #WaynesboroPA #FranklinCountyPA

The Ursids meteor shower is active annually between December 17 and December 24 and peaks around December 23.

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The Cold Moon Is the Full Moon in December In December, winter sets in and the Full Moon is called the Cold Moon. It is also called Long Nights Moon, and the Moon before Yule.

#AstronomicalEvent - Full "Super Cold" Moon

When: December 04, 2025, 06:14 PM

The Cold Moon is one of the traditional names for the Full Moon in December because of the onset of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Look Up to See the Geminids Light Up the Night Skies Check out our meteor shower animation to find out how, where, and when to see these shooting stars.

#AstronomicalEvent - Geminid Meteors - Start
When: December 04, 2025

Where: #WaynesboroPA #FranklinCountyPA

The Geminids starts the night of December 04. It is usually one of the best meteor showers of the year.

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Look Up to See the Leonids Light Up the Night Skies Check out our meteor shower animation to find out how, where, and when to see these shooting stars.

#AstronomicalEvent - End of the Leonid Meteor Shower
When: November 30, 2025 - www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/me...

Where: #WaynesboroPA #FranklinCountyPA

The Leonid meteor shower is annually active in November and it usually peaks around November 17 or 18.

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Look Up to See the Leonids Light Up the Night Skies Check out our meteor shower animation to find out how, where, and when to see these shooting stars.

#AstronomicalEvent - Start of the Leonid Meteor Shower

When: Nov 06

The Leonid meteor shower is annually active in the month of November and it usually peaks around November 17 or 18.

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Beaver Moon is the Full Moon in November The Full Moon in November is named after beavers who build their winter dams at this time of year. It is also called, Frost Moon, and, some years, Mourning Moon, depending on the winter solstice.

#AstronomicalEvent - Full Super Beaver Moon

When: November 05, 2025

According to some sources, the Full Moon for November is named after beavers because, at this time, they become particularly active in building their winter dams.

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Look Up to See the Draconids Light Up the Night Skies Check out our meteor shower animation to find out how, where, and when to see these shooting stars.

#AstronomicalEvent - End of the Draconid Meteor Shower

When: October 10, 2025
Where: #WaynesboroPA #FranklinCountyPA

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Look Up to See the Draconids Light Up the Night Skies Check out our meteor shower animation to find out how, where, and when to see these shooting stars.

#AstronomicalEvent - Start of the Draconid Meteor Shower

When: October 06, 2025

The Draconid meteor shower, also sometimes known as the Giacobinids, is one of the two meteor showers to annually grace the skies in the month of October.

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Incredible #photo captures #CometATLAS and the #MilkyWay in the #MojaveDesert zorz.it/ygLWt | #JessicaStewart #DanZafra #TravelPhotographer #AstronomicalEvent #LasVegas #CometTsuchinshanATLAS

Look Up to See the Perseids Light Up the Night Skies Check out our meteor shower animation to find out how, where, and when to see these shooting stars.

#AstronomicalEvent - Perseid Meteors End
When: August 24, 2025

Where: #WaynesboroPA #FranklinCountyPA

The Perseid meteor shower is usually one of the most active and brightest meteor showers of the year.

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What Is a Black Moon? A Black Moon does not grace the skies. But it makes for excellent stargazing or meteor spotting.

#AstronomicalEvent - Black New Moon
When: August 23, 2025

Where: #WaynesboroPA #FranklinCountyPA

August’s New Moon is the third New Moon in a season with four New Moons, making this a Black Moon.

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Look Up to See the Perseids Light Up the Night Skies Check out our meteor shower animation to find out how, where, and when to see these shooting stars.

#AstronomicalEvent - Perseid Meteors Peak

When: 08/12/25

Where: #WaynesboroPA

The Perseid meteor shower is usually one of the most active and brightest meteor showers of the year.

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What Is a Conjunction? Two astronomical bodies appear to meet in the sky—but it’s an illusion.

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When: 08/12/2025

Where: #WaynesboroPA

Close approach: Venus and Jupiter are in conjunction. The two bright planets will be separated in the sky by less than 1 degree.

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Buck Moon Is the Full Moon in July The Buck Moon, named after the new antlers that emerge from a buck's forehead around this time of the year. Is is also called Thunder Moon and Hay Moon.

#AstronomicalEvent - Full Buck Moon

When: July 10, 2025, 04:36 PM

Where: #WaynesboroPA #FranklinCountyPA

July’s Full Moon is known as the Buck Moon, signifying the new antlers that emerge on deer buck’s foreheads around this time.

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Mercury: The Iron Planet The solar system’s smallest planet is one of its most interesting.

#AstronomicalEvent - Mercury at Greatest Elongation East

When: July 04, 2025

Where: #WaynesboroPA #FranklinCountyPA

This is a good time to spot Mercury since it appears at its farthest distance from the Sun in the evening sky.

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New Moon – the Invisible Phase The New Moon is when the Sun and Moon are aligned, with the Sun and Earth on opposite sides of the Moon. The New Moon also has important cultural and religious significance worldwide.

#AstronomicalEvent - New Moon

This month’s New Moon is at 03:02 UTC on May 27.

The alignment of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth leaves the side of the Moon that faces Earth in darkness. This is called a conjunction.

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Look Up to See the Eta Aquarids Light Up the Night Skies Check out our meteor shower animation to find out how, where, and when to see these shooting stars.

#AstronomicalEvent - Eta Aquarid Meteors Peak
When: May 03 to May 06, 2025

Where: #WaynesboroPA #FranklinCountyPA
In 2025, the Eta Aquarids will peak on the night between May 3–6

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