Overview
Over the next several weeks we will track how the moon orbits the earth. We will make keen observations, ask insightful questions, and learn together as the moon goes through its phases. It will be fun for the kids (maybe even adults) to understand the fascinating physics that happens every day and we may take for granted!
If you can, take pictures of what you see each night and you should have a nice montage of the phases of the moon!
(Image Source: https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/space-science/why-does-the-moons-appearance-change/)
Where’s the moon?
Do you think the moon is in the night sky every night? Maybe you think it comes above the horizon at night but it’s dimly lit, obscured by clouds, or only a tiny sliver showing making it hard to see? Tonight and over the next several nights, look to the south-southwest horizon at sunset and see if you can find it. If you can, take a peek several times throughout the day (look around the sun), at dusk/dawn, and at different times at night, and convince yourself you didn’t miss it. If you are in the Capital Region like us tonight will have some light cloud coverage but tomorrow night will be excellent to view the night sky.
(Image Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/73648)