When to See the ‘Snow Moon’ in February
Photo: zef art (Shutterstock) Werewolves take note: In February, the moon will be full on Tuesday, the 16th, so plan for your transformation accordingly. The moon will appear above the…
How to Watch Android 1994 PC1 Hurtle Past Earth Today
Photo: Eshma (Shutterstock) This evening, a huge asteroid known as 7482 (1994 PC1) will make its closest approach to us Earthlings for the next 200 years. It’ll pass us by…
Why You Should Look at the Moon When It’s Not Full
Photo: AstroStar (Shutterstock) Regular Lifehacker readers will know that we’re big fans of space, and frequently post about upcoming astronomical events, including full moons, meteor showers, and interest planet alignments.…
When to See the Wolf Moon in January
Image: Denis Andricic (Shutterstock) January’s full moon, sometimes called the Wolf Moon, will rise on the northeastern horizon on Monday, Jan. 17 at 6:51 pm, East Coast time. The moon…
How to Prepare for a Solar Flare Hitting Earth (Because It’s Probably Going to Happen)
In the Tom Hanks movie Finch, a massive solar flare destroys the ozone layer, annihilating almost all life on Earth (and leading to the invention of annoying robots). While a…
The Comet Leonard, the Christmas Star, and Other Things to See in December’s Night Sky
Photo: Ylenia Cancelli (Shutterstock) There’s a lot going on in the night sky in December, from the spectacular Geminids meteor shower to Venus at its brightest. Here are some of…
When to See the ‘Cold Moon’ in December
Photo: Sebastian_Photography (Shutterstock) November’s bloody eclipse of the beaver moon was spectacular, but do not discount the full moon of December. Know as the “cold moon,” December’s full moon will…
When to See November’s Lunar Eclipse of the Beaver Moon
Photo: AZSTARMAN (Shutterstock) Fellow lunatics: November is offering some fantastic moon-centric entertainment, so turn off Netflix for once, and gaze up at Luna instead. November’s moon, known as “the beaver…
How Each Full Moon Got Its Name (and When to See Them)
This month’s hunter’s moon got me thinking about moon names, and wondering if the full moon in every month has its own name. Spoiler: It does. The name “harvest moon”…
When to See the Spooky Hunter’s Moon at Peak Brilliance This Month
Photo: AZP Worldwide (Shutterstock) Look to the sky on October 19 and 20 for a view of the Hunter’s Moon in its full glory. The moon will be nearly 100…