Who will be the first to spot the June New Moon with naked eyes after sunset? The Dark Moon will be in geocentric longitudinal conjunction with the Sun on 2009 JUN 22 at 19:35 UT (14:35 CDT).
Here near the time of the summer solstice we are transitioning away from the period favorable for spotting really young Moons by northern hemisphere observers. June 23 will still present a fine opportunity, but the celestial geometry will worsen as we move deeper into the summer and then into autumn.
I’ve created a graphic previewing the west-northwestern sky from Chicagoland shortly after sunset on June 23, although it should well serve most North American observers. It can be seen by clicking: http://www.curtrenz.com/astronomical
Photos and descriptions of the June 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 2007 JUL 04 of The Old Moon in the New Moon’s Arms overlooking fireworks!
Here near the time of the summer solstice we are transitioning away from the period favorable for spotting really young Moons by northern hemisphere observers. June 23 will still present a fine opportunity, but the celestial geometry will worsen as we move deeper into the summer and then into autumn.
I’ve created a graphic previewing the west-northwestern sky from Chicagoland shortly after sunset on June 23, although it should well serve most North American observers. It can be seen by clicking: http://www.curtrenz.com/astronomical
Photos and descriptions of the June 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 2007 JUL 04 of The Old Moon in the New Moon’s Arms overlooking fireworks!
For astronomical graphics, including
monthly wallpaper calendar, visit:
CurtRenz.com/astronomical
Curt Renz
