Anyone anywhere on Earth can see the Moon, even if you live in the biggest city! It is our closest and most easily observable celestial neighbor. Join us to learn a little more about how to observe Earth's only natural satellite and where to look for extinct volcanoes, scars from recent impacts, fanciful shapes, colorful spots and much more.

THE MOON AT NOON
We are back with our next online observation program! This time we will offer you the Explore the Moon observation program. Anyone can join us to crater dive and climb the mountain ranges of our nearest neighbor. Starts April 1. For more details, visit https://rasc.ca/moonatnoon

LUNAR X OF CANADA (2021)
Can also see a V and an L
Lunar
Lunar X on May 18 from dusk at 8 p.m. EST, and
Lunar X on November 11 from around 8 p.m.

LUNAR CONJUNCTIONS (2021)
February 18, March 19, April 16 and 17, May 15, June 13 – first quarter of Moon and Mars
May 12 after sunset – crescent moon near Venus
May 13 after sunset – Magnificent crescent moon near Mercury
June 11 after sunset – crescent moon near Venus
July 11 after sunset – crescent moon photoshoot near Mars and Venus!
August 10, September 9, October 9, November 7, December 6 after sunset – crescent moon and Venus

ISS TRANSIT
https://transit-finder.com/

LUNAR ECLIPSES
Total Wednesday, May 26 from 5:45 a.m. to 8:52 a.m. EST, peaking at 7:19 a.m. EST (none in Canada)
Partial (97% Total) Thursday, November 19 from 3:19 a.m. to 6:47 a.m. EST, peaking at 4:03 a.m. EST (all Canada)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
NASA Viewing Page https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/4874
TimeandDate.com/astronomy
Stellarium and SkySafari 6 apps are suitable for lunar features
Lunar Map Lite and HD app is great for moon features
Book: The Cambridge Photographic Atlas of the Moon

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