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Whenever the crescent moon is thin, the nighttime side of the moon can look faintly illuminated. This effect is called Earthshine.
Hidden History
A 1940 calendar and thermometer from the Bridgeport Oil and Gas Company.
Environment Report
Michigan’s recycling rate reached a new high for the fourth year in a row. Permeable pavement can reduce stormwater runoff by up to 19%, a recent study says.
Our Universe
We live in the Milky Way galaxy, a member of a collection of around 80 galaxies known as the Local Group.
Backyard Astronomer
All this week, the phase of the moon grows larger and brighter as it moves from first quarter toward full. We call this period the “waxing gibbous moon” as the oval shape becomes wider and more rounded.