These are the Astronomy Picture of the Day for the past week. Just click on the hyperlink next to the date for the pictures you want to see. Starting Tomorrow this will be a daily post. Starting tomorrow, Sunday, July 10th this will be a daily post again.
Day: July 8, 2023
Good Day WOTC Family and Friends! What is On Your Mind Today?
I am sorry today’s posts went up so late, but I haven’t been sleeping well again and was to exhausted yesterday to do anything more but cuddle with Star, Merlin, and Cleo on the couch. I will get part of Sunday’s posts done today and the rest tomorrow. I am still very tired at my age and with my health difficulties 4 hours of broken sleep for a week doesn’t let my brain function as it normally does.
How are you doing today?
July 8, 2023 Moon’s Current Phase
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
From MoonGiant.com
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waning Gibbous. During this phase the Moon can be seen in the early morning daylight hours on the western horizon. This is the first phase after the Full Moon occurs. It lasts roughly 7 days with the Moon’s illumination growing smaller each day until the Moon becomes a Last Quarter Moon with an illumination of 50%. The average Moon rise for this phase is between 9pm and Midnight depending on the age of the phase. The moon rises later and later each night setting after sunrise in the morning.
Visit the July 2023 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waning Gibbous Phase
The Waning Gibbous on July 8 has an illumination of 68%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On July 8 the Moon is 20.47 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Phase Details
Phase: Waning Gibbous
Illumination: 68%
Moon Age: 20.47 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 366,702.85 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,094,728.50 km
Illumination: 68%
Moon Age: 20.47 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 366,702.85 km
Sun Angle: 0.52
Sun Distance: 152,094,728.50 km
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
July 8, 2023 Daily Horoscopes
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Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or important decisions from 2 PM to 3:30 PM EDT today (11 AM to 12:30 PM PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Pisces into Aries.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
This is a pleasant day. Check the Moon Alert to see when the Moon enters your sign because after that, things will tend to more easily go your way. However, you might also feel a heightened sense of emotion about everything. Enjoy puttering around home, making repairs.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Interactions with friends might take place this morning. However, later in the day, you’ll be happy to be more reclusive and seek time alone to chill out or work on your own in privacy. This is a fortunate time for you! It’s important to believe in yourself and your positive future.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This day will get friendlier and more popular for you as it wears on. Enjoy schmoozing with others, especially female friends and colleagues. Group activities, especially this afternoon will appeal. People will enjoy talking to you because you are enthusiastic right now. (Enthusiasm is contagious.)
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
This morning you want to explore new places and ideas because you feel eager to expand your horizons. However, later in the day, you might be involved with a parent or a boss. In fact, whatever you do will be high viz. to some people and they will know details about your personal life.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
This is a friendly, sociable weekend! You can already feel that the vibes are more relaxed today. Nevertheless, this morning you might want to take care of banking details and issues related to inheritances and shared property. This afternoon is a great time to go someplace you’ve never been before.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You will have to cooperate with others, and go along to get along this morning. By later in the day, you might be fixated on issues related to shared property, inheritances or something to do with the wealth or the responsibilities of someone else. Nevertheless, you’re popular today!
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You make a wonderful impression on others now, which is why this will be a fun-filled weekend for you. Enjoy competitive sports and physical activities. You will also enjoy gatherings, with groups or clubs and organizations, especially with creative, artistic people.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
This is a playful, fun-loving day! Accept invitations to party and socialize. You might be involved with kids’ activities more than usual, as well as the theatre, social diversions and musical performances. Anything to do with sports will appeal. Great date day!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Home and family are definitely your focus today. In fact, some of you might be more involved than usual with a parent. This seems to be a time when you are paying attention to taxes, debt, insurance matters, inheritances and shared property. Do your homework.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
This morning you will be busy with errands, discussions with siblings, neighbours and relatives and attending to little tasks that demand your attention. Once these are out of the way, later in the day, you’ll enjoy relaxing at home.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Financial issues and cash flow have your attention this morning. After that Moon changes signs (see above), the pace of your day will pick up and you’ll get busier with appointments, short trips and fun outings. Get ready for a fun weekend.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
This day begins with the Moon in your sign, which gives you a slight advantage over all the other signs. However, midday (see above), it leaves your sign and moves into Aries, which will highlight issues about cash flow and shopping. Fun day to socialize!
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actor Kevin Bacon (1958) shares your birthday today. You are dynamic; plus, pragmatic and practical. You’re also focused, self-disciplined and have a strong sense of will. You are kind. Simplicity is the key to life this year. Take charge of your health. Physical exercise is important, especially as a tool for self-discipline. Stay grounded, levelheaded and productive.
Click here for today’s or anyone’s birthday horoscope from thehoroscope.co
Aries (March 21-April 19)
This Saturday it seems that you have brought with yourself all the stubbornness in the world. No one can say something against your words or else you will refuse to continue interacting with them.
You are also going to be very subjective in regard of personal matters but also when talking about the actions of others. You shouldn’t count that much on your own perceptions.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today you might start having a few doubts regarding something you’ve done in the past or regarding your partner.
This means you will behave all inquisitive and that you will start doubting everything what others tell you. Maybe you should find objective means to get your information and not let your heart rule over your head for too long.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This Saturday you will be curious about everything that moves around you. Certain unexpected events might draw your attention towards things you missed or misinterpreted in the past.
Such an event will create an entire row of suspicions to you, hence making you question all kinds of things. It’s a good time for research, especially in the field of humanities.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Passion and love are in the air right now and nothing will distract your attention from your feelings. Keeping a close look on your emotions is good, especially if it helps you not fall into temptation.
You will probably benefit from an incredible libido today but you are strongly encouraged to view the serious and responsible side of your relationships too.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today you will probably find yourself enjoying the current situation in your life, from the way things go with your career to your family life.
This might be the sound of settling but you should bear in mind that there’s much more to that. You should be responsible and realistic about your capacities but still maintain a lot of ambition and motivation.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today you will be faced with a situation that will get you thinking whether you are earning enough and whether it is time to ask for a raise or not.
Maybe there’s work you have brought home with you to deal with over the weekend and you feel like you are being taken advantage of. Whether or not your expenses are higher, it might be a good time to evaluate the price of your work.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
A quiet day ahead for most natives, especially in terms of love. This can mean that either people are settled and enjoying their comfortable couples time or maybe that nothing interesting will happen in this territory.
In any case, there are other good auspices for work or for self reflection. Engage in a spiritual activity that will help you discover something about yourself.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You should be using this Saturday to indulge yourself in activities that can revive both your mind and soul.
So why not go for a beauty treatment, spend the day at the spa or read an article on personal development. It is a good day to line up your attributes and skill and see where things need to be brushed up a little.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today you might discover that your partner or someone close in your family can help you in regard to a project at work.
This means that if you’re bringing work at home you should ask for a helping hand because there is someone that could help you heighten your professional image. Other than that, you should be spending at least a few hours out in the open relaxing.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today will offer you the opportunity to see something that can be improved in your life. This will be either in your love life or regarding your personal development.
This doesn’t mean that you won’t be all of a sudden philosophical but a bit of analysis will show you things that were kept somewhat hidden from the naked eye.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
You are going to show how incredibly responsible you are as some unexpected changes happen and you will have to take care of the well being of the family.
There is also a high chance that your efforts will be remarked and those with liberal professions will be benefited. You should spend some of the day outside in the open doing a relaxing physical activity.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
This should be another day of repose and relaxation for you in prepare for the following week. Make sure you eat right and not exaggerate with physical activities. This means that despite the fact that sport might relax you, it’s time to leave it for later.
Be careful not to indulge in sweets or other heavy caloric treats as your body might respond aggressively.
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