The Moon cycles through its phases, which are different ways the Moon looks from Earth over a month. Each of these stages is caused by the fact that the Moon orbits the Earth, and half of it is lit up by the Sun. The four principal (or major) lunar phases occur when the ecliptic longitude…
This week, we have a few great moon phases to see. The first quarter Moon will rise around noon and set around midnight, and the waning crescent Moon is high in the sky in the evening. During the first quarter phase, half of the Moon’s surface is illuminated. The illuminated area slowly begins to shrink,…
If you’ve ever seen the moon late at night or in the morning, you’ve probably noticed it in its waning gibbous phase. It looks just like the half moon, with only a little portion darkened. This phase symbolizes letting go of the past and moving forward to new beginnings. It’s a time to reflect on…
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second-smallest planet in the Solar System. It has a thin atmosphere and surface features such as impact craters, valleys and dunes. Mars governs metals, copper, brass, iron, tea, coffee, cholam, shellac, tobacco, hemp, walnut, cashew, groundnut and betel nuts. It is also associated with chemists,…
Weather satellites, as their name implies, monitor the weather and climate of the planet. They also see changes in the Earth’s vegetation, sea state, ocean color, and ice fields. For this study a recent reference period (RP) of 30 years was used (1991-2020). Precipitation data from CHIRPS and PERSIANN were analyzed using big-data scale analysis…
A lunar cycle is a time of new beginnings, increased energy, apprehension and excitement for what’s ahead. Whether you’re starting a new project, a new relationship or “turning a new page” in your life, this moon is a good time to start. This week’s full moon falls in Libra, ruled by planet Venus. Watch out…
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and is about half the size of Earth. It has a thin atmosphere composed of carbon dioxide. The surface of Mars appears reddish due to the presence of iron oxide minerals. Its climate is driven by seasonal changes in its carbon dioxide ice caps, the exchange of…
Moon phases are a product of the Moon’s orbit around Earth, which allows different parts of the Moon to be illuminated by the Sun. Four primary and four intermediate phases form a lunar cycle that lasts about 29.5 days. The Gregorian calendar divides years into months, based on the number of moon phases. New Moon…
Weather satellites take pictures of a wide range of atmospheric and surface parameters in the visible, infrared and near infrared spectrum. They are used for meteorological forecasting, impact studies, climate modeling and many other applications. They come in two basic types: geostationary and polar orbiting. Geostationary Satellites Geostationary satellites orbit at a fixed altitude, usually…
