Thursday, September 9, 2010 The young thin crescent Moon may be spotted low in the WSW. Binoculars and a clear horizon will be needed to see this young Moon. Observers in southern states will have a better view. The Moon will be about 20 degrees to the lower right of Venus. Look about 10 minutes after sunset. […]

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 The Moon is at perigee, 221,949 miles from the Earth. This is the second closest perigee for the year. It's also a New Moon. Because the perigee is happening at the same time as the New Moon, tides will be higher than normal. […]