Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
Explanation: A mere 11 million light-years away, Centaurus A is the closest active galaxy to planet Earth. Spanning over 60,000 light-years, the peculiar elliptical galaxy also known as NGC 5128, is featured in this sharp telescopic view. Centaurus A is apparently the result of a collision of two otherwise normal galaxies resulting in a fantastic jumble of star clusters and imposing dark dust lanes. Near the galaxy’s center, leftover cosmic debris is steadily being consumed by a central black hole with a billion times the mass of the Sun. As in other active galaxies, that process likely generates the enormous radio, X-ray, and gamma-ray energy radiated by Centaurus A.
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.
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.
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The moon is then visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
The Waxing Gibbous on March 16 has an illumination of 96%. 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 March 16 the Moon is 12.94 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.
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.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 96%
Moon Age: 12.94 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 391,735.01 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,841,535.03 km
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
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.
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The moon is then visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
The Waxing Gibbous on March 16 has an illumination of 96%. 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 March 16 the Moon is 12.94 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.
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.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 96%
Moon Age: 12.94 days
Moon Angle: 0.51
Moon Distance: 391,735.01 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,841,535.03 km
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
Caution! Avoid shopping or making important decisions after 6:45 AM EDT today and for the rest of the day. (3:45 AM to 10 PM PDT). The Moon is in Leo.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
There is a Moon Alert today, which means refrain from spending money, except on food and gas. However, this particular Moon Alert is in a creative part of your chart, which means your artistic energy will soar! Use this however you can. You are the artisan of the zodiac.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You can best use today’s energy to hunker down at home and relate to family in a genuine, more open way. That’s because all today is a Moon Alert, which will encourage you to let your hair down and tell it like it is. Postpone important decisions until tomorrow.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This is a loosey-goosey day! There is a Moon Alert all day, which might make you feel indecisive and unsure of what to do next. It’s a good day to explore new ideas as well as brainstorm thoughts with others. Wait until tomorrow to settle on anything.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Do be aware of the restrictions of today’s Moon Alert because it is taking place in your Money House. Restrict spending to food and gas. Postpone important decisions and financial matters until tomorrow.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today, virtually all day, there is a Moon Alert in Leo! This means your mind is freewheeling and soaring like a helium balloon cut free in the sky. You will more easily grasp creative ideas because you can think outside of the box. But wait until tomorrow to agree to anything important.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Because there is a Moon Alert today occurring in a hidden part of your chart, this is an excellent day for meditation, yoga or any quiet activity that helps to calm your mind and make you feel more grounded. Restrict spending to food and gas.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Relations with friends as well as members of groups will be friendly and possibly, more frank than usual because of today’s Moon Alert. Nevertheless, don’t volunteer for anything or agree to anything important.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
You are high viz. today, which means other people notice you more than usual, especially bosses, VIPs and the police. Because of the Moon Alert, you might make a mistake or be confused. Don’t volunteer for anything. Wait until tomorrow to make any kind of commitment.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today there is a Moon Alert in effect all day, which will allow you to explore ideas you don’t normally consider. It will make it easier for you to listen to people whose views are different from yours. Nevertheless, wait until tomorrow to agree to anything important.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
The Moon Alert today, which is in effect all day, takes place in your House of Other People’s Money. This means this is a poor day to make decisions about shared property, taxes, debt or insurance issues. Do your research but wait until tomorrow to sign the dotted line.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Relations with partners and close friends will be fuzzy today because there is a Moon Alert happening all day long opposite your sign. This will promote honest and open conversations, but they might be confusing. Don’t hold anyone to anything today. All bets are off until tomorrow.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Issues at work might be clouded and confused because of today’s Moon Alert. Expect shortages and delays. Carry on with business as usual as best you can but wait until tomorrow to make important decisions. (With four planets in your sign, you will all the cards.)
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress Eva Longoria (1975) shares your birthday today. You are hard-working and responsible. You are also very persuasive when you want to be. You are a caring person and always helpful to others. This year there is a strong focus on personal responsibility and service to others, which is why you must take excellent care of yourself. In fact, some of you might even consider a makeover.
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.
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The moon is then visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
The Waxing Gibbous on March 15 has an illumination of 91%. 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 March 15 the Moon is 11.97 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.
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.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 91%
Moon Age: 11.97 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 395,968.33 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,800,430.03 km
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
A stunning night view, taken close to the 1.54m Danish Telescope and the 3.6m telescope on the road at La Silla, shows the Milky Way above the horizon, accompanied by the Magellanic Clouds. ESO’s 3.6m Telescope, seen here atop a hill at the centre of the image, is home to HARPS, an instrument dedicated to the discovery of planets outside the Solar System via the radial velocity method. This method enables the detection of a planet by measuring the wobbling motion of the central star caused by the gravitational pull of the planet itself. The towers on the left are the support structures of the BlackGEM telescopes, which had not been installed yet when this image was taken. BlackGEM is an array of telescopes that will search for the light emitted by the optical counterparts of the most powerful gravitational-wave sources, namely colliding neutron stars and black holes. On the right of the image, we see the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds, two irregular dwarf galaxies orbiting the Milky Way at a distance of approximately 160 000 and 200 000 light-years, respectively. In the Mapuche culture of south-central Chile, these neighbouring galaxies were known as lafken, labken or künchalabken (“the lagoons”) as well as rünanko (“the water wells”). [1] The red filamentary emission stretching across the sky in the horizon is called airglow, which is light naturally emitted by atoms and molecules in the atmosphere through various physical and chemical processes. Despite showing up prominently in this image, airglow is invisible to the unaided eye. [1] Source: Wenumapu. Astronomía y Cosmología Mapuche, Gabriel Pozo Menares & Margarita Canio LlanquinaoExplanation: Pictured — a very scenic road to the stars. The road approaches La Silla Observatory in Chile, with the ESO‘s 3.6-meter telescope just up ahead. To the left are some futuristic-looking support structures for the planned BlackGEM telescopes, an array of optical telescopes that will help locate optical counterparts to gravitational waves detections by LIGO and other detectors. But there is much more. Red airglow illuminates the night sky on the right, while the central band of our Milky Way Galaxy slants across the image center. Jupiter can be seen just above the band near the image center, while Saturn is visible just above the 3.6-meter telescope dome. The two largest satellite galaxies of our Milky Way Galaxy, the LMC and SMC, are seen on the far right. The featured image panorama was built up from multiple 15-second exposures that were captured on 2019 June 30. Two days later, La Silla experienced a rare total eclipse of the Sun.
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.
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The moon is then visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
The Waxing Gibbous on March 15 has an illumination of 91%. 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 March 15 the Moon is 11.97 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.
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.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 91%
Moon Age: 11.97 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 395,968.33 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,800,430.03 km
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
Explanation: Where do stars form? One place, star forming regions known as “EGGs”, are being uncovered at the end of this giant pillar of gas and dust in the Eagle Nebula (M16). Short for evaporating gaseous globules, EGGs are dense regions of mostly molecular hydrogen gas that fragment and gravitationally collapse to form stars. Light from the hottest and brightest of these new stars heats the end of the pillar and causes further evaporation of gas and dust — revealing yet more EGGs and more young stars. This featured picture was created from exposures spanning over 30 hours with the Earth-orbiting Hubble Space Telescope in 2014, and digitally processed with modern software by experienced volunteers in Argentina. Newborn stars will gradually destroy their birth pillars over the next 100,000 years or so — if a supernova doesn’t destroy them first.
There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in Leo.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Oops! Tread carefully because this week begins on a difficult note. Aggressive and sudden interruptions that might affect your money, your possessions, your earnings or a friendship are possible. Keep your eyes open. Think before you speak. Know what’s going on.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
This is a tricky day. Today people feel rebellious, critical and even distrustful of each other. Family members, especially females, might not agree with you. It’s hard to reach a consensus. You might feel this same resistance when dealing with authority figures. Stay cool.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This is the classic day for arguments about social causes – politics, religion, racial issues or any kind of disagreement. Think twice before you say anything today because people are touchy! Nevertheless, listen with respect because each person believes in their own ideas.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Keep an eye on your possessions today, as well as your money and your assets because something unexpected could impact your wealth or something that you own. It might affect your cash flow. Check banking details and agreements about inheritances. Don’t be casual or indifferent to these things.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
“It was Monday. It was Monday all day.” Today the Moon is in your sign at odds with wild, wacky Uranus and opposing Venus. This means that you will have difficulty dealing with partners and close friends. You might also encounter difficulty dealing with authority figures – bosses, parents and the police. Stay chill.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Something going on behind the scenes might make you nervous today. You will feel restless, even jumpy, whether you know why this is the case or not. The main thing to know is that this is a brief influence, so don’t get your belly in a rash. Note: Travel plans might suddenly change.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Romantic relationships are rocky today. Likewise, parents should be extra vigilant and keep an eye on their kids because this is an accident-prone day for the children. Social plans might suddenly change. Sports accidents are also likely. (Yikes!) Be alert.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today it might be obvious to others that you are at odds with someone, perhaps a family member or a close friend. You can be very wilful. You often come on stronger than you suspect, which is intimidating to others. Lighten up. (We love you.)
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
This is the classic day for arguments about theories, philosophies and popular beliefs. Religion, politics and racial issues might be in the mix. Unfortunately, there are none so deaf as those who are wearing headphones. Don’t try to be right.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Disputes about money and shared property might arise today. Or they might be disputes related to sports events or the care and maintenance of children. Some of you might argue about the cost of a social occasion or vacation. Things are dicey today.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today the Moon is at odds with Venus in your sign as well as your ruler Uranus. This makes everyone, including you, rebellious and impulsive. A disappointment might trigger these feelings. Obviously, this is not an ideal day for socializing.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You might find yourself at odds with someone at work today. Perhaps this dispute is about a hidden love affair? Or it might be because of a new modern take on something that throws tradition out the window. Things are changing so fast it’s hard to know where to stand. Make sure that you are fair-minded and that you act for the greater good. This way you have your self-respect.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955) shares your birthday today. You are intelligent, creative, multitalented and versatile. You have an active imagination and enjoy daydreaming. You are easy-going but sometimes moody. This is an exciting year full of change, progress and growth. It might mean letting go of something. Stay on your toes and be ready for new opportunities coming your way!
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.
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The moon is then visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
The Waxing Gibbous on March 14 has an illumination of 85%. 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 March 14 the Moon is 11.03 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.
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.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 85%
Moon Age: 11.03 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 399,585.86 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,759,552.44 km
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
This spell will call on Meness, the patron moon god of travelers.
Find a spot that faces east or that is illuminated by moonlight. Or try setting this up under the moon, in the garden, or on the porch or your outside deck. Get some atmosphere sphere going! Try using a scented candle, such as jasmine or gardenia, to coordinate the fragrance with the moon’s energies.
Gather the following items:
• A photo of your destination, your travel itinerary, or your airline tickets
• 4 small tumbled moonstones
• A scented white votive candle and holder
• A lighter or matches
Set up this spell on a safe, flat surface. Light the candle and place it in the holder. Place your paperwork/tickets or itinerary to one side of the candle. Arrange the four stones in a circle around the holder. Place your hands on the travel paperwork, and ground and center. Then repeat the following spell three times:
Meness, patron of travelers, watch over me
Whether I travel in the air, on the land or sea
Like a talisman in my pocket a stone will I tuck
Moonstones do encourage a safe journey and bring good luck.
Take one of the stones and keep it in your pocket while you travel. You may close the spell by saying:
For the good of all, with harm to none By the moon and stars, this spell is done.
Gather up your papers and tuck them away for your trip. Allow the candle to burn out on its own. If you performed this outside, then move your candle and the remaining stones indoors to let the candle safely finish burning. Never leave your candles unattended.
Source
Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan
When a person begins to awaken to their true self and divine potential, spiritual or psychic gifts will begin to emerge and develop.
Here is some information about the different kinds of ‘Clairs’ that describe some of these abilities and a few tips to help you practice.
‘Clair’ is from the French language and means ‘clear’. There are a number of ‘Clairs’ that we all have the ability to use.
Clairvoyance
The term we all recognise the most is clairvoyance. ‘Voyance’ means ‘vision’, so clairvoyance means clear vision.
A psychic vision is a term used to describe the way that those who are clairvoyant receive messages from Spirit. It usually begins with very short periods of ‘seeing’ things.
It is possible you may be able to see a ‘picture’ and the more you develop this gift the more detailed the vision will be and the length of time you will ‘see’ it will also increase.
Clairaudience
Clairaudience means clear hearing.
Clairaudience may start when you are very young or during meditation. You may hear a voice speaking to you, or you may hear other sounds, such as music. Spirit plays me songs all the time!
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.
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The moon is then visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
The Waxing Gibbous on March 14 has an illumination of 85%. 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 March 14 the Moon is 11.03 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.
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.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 85%
Moon Age: 11.03 days
Moon Angle: 0.50
Moon Distance: 399,585.86 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 148,759,552.44 km
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
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