astronomy

Celestial objects and the phenomena that surrounds them. What lies above the earth forever out of reach. From moons, to stars, galaxies, and beyond.

Love Is the Answer: December 2018's Full Moon in Cancer
December's Full Moon will take place on Saturday, December 22, at 12:48 PM EST at 00'49 degrees Cancer. It will be the last Full Moon of the year. Here's what to expect.
By Kaitlyn Maura7 years ago in Futurism
Friends and Enemies: December 2018's New Moon in Sagittarius
The New Moon will occur on December 7, 2018 at 15’07 degrees Sagittarius. New Moons are a time for fresh starts and new beginnings. If you were looking to make a radical change in your life, or even just a tiny change, now is the time, as New Moons represent the beginning of the lunar cycle when the Moon is conjunct the Sun and invisible to the human eye.
By Kaitlyn Maura7 years ago in Futurism
How Jupiter in Sagittarius Will Affect Your Sign
On Thursday, November 8th, Jupiter left the sign of Scorpio where it had been for about 13 months and entered it's home sign of Sagittarius, where it will be until December 3rd, 2019.
By Kaitlyn Maura7 years ago in Futurism
Differences at the Dinner Table: What to Expect from November 2018's Full Moon in Gemini
On Friday, November 23rd, at 12:39 AM EST, we will have a full moon in the sign of Gemini. This full moon comes just in time for Thanksgiving, as it takes place precisely on Thanksgiving night. While you're inside having Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends, outside, the full moon (while technically still in the late degrees of the sensual, food-loving sign of Taurus for the majority of the evening) will be shining brightly.
By Kaitlyn Maura7 years ago in Futurism
Blinded by Belief: What to Expect When Mercury Goes Retrograde This November
On November 16th, at 5:50 AM, Venus will turn direct in the goddess’s home sign of Libra, at 25 degrees, helping us find clarity in our relationships, and move forward with what the retrograde taught us.
By Kaitlyn Maura7 years ago in Futurism
How the North Node in Cancer Will Affect Your Sign
On November 7th, after over a year of being in the signs of Leo and Aquarius, the North and South Nodes of the Moon will be moving into the signs of Cancer and Capricorn, respectively. The Nodes will stay in these signs until May 5th, 2020, when they will move into the signs of Gemini and Sagittarius.
By Kaitlyn Maura7 years ago in Futurism
Becoming the Best Version of Ourselves: 2018s New Moon in Scorpio
On Wednesday, November 7, at 11:01 AM EST, we will have another New Moon. This time, in the sign intense and intuitive sign of Scorpio. This New Moon coincides with so many other important aspects, that I don't even know where to begin! This New Moon will definitely be one to remember.
By Kaitlyn Maura7 years ago in Futurism
Expect the Unexpected: October 2018's Full Moon in Taurus
This month's full moon will take place on October 24th at 12:45 PM EST at 1'13 degrees Taurus. How will it affect you? What is a full moon?
By Kaitlyn Maura7 years ago in Futurism
The Poor Astronomer
The most interesting thing about the universe is how easy it is to ignore. Things like the fact that the moon is tidal locked to the Earth, and consequently the same side of the moon always faces us. This means we don't have to see the moon spinning on its axis and try to explain it. We can just accept it as a picture flying through the sky that returns every night. Likewise, the planets visible with the naked eye get bigger as they get farther out, and so they all appear about the same size as a star. But if Jupiter and Mars swapped orbits, Jupiter would look 20 times bigger, and much harder to ignore. If we took everything to be simple, it would in fact be simple, because we wouldn't know any better. But we are through the rabbit hole now, the one we call outer-space, and there is no turning back from the reality we have opened. Unfortunately, a knowledge of the cosmological is often seen as a somewhat exclusive club. Perhaps it is a fear of the calculus that usually accompanies sophisticated astronomical discussion that deters most people, and I don't blame them. But although the hard math is necessary for future discovery, it is not at all necessary for people to discussion the universe. The rings of Saturn aren't concerned with the physics of circular rotation that is required for their formation. They exist completely isolated from the math. And so the things we know about the universe become highly accessible to understand, and it becomes our duty as sentient beings to understand the universe in which we live. Start by saying hi to the neighbours.
By Kirby7 years ago in Futurism
What You Need to Know About Venus Retrograde in Scorpio
It’s that time of year again, when our deepest desires and romantic inhibitions are brought to the forefront for Venus’ forty-two days of retrograde. This particular planetary retrograde is known for its almost inevitable reemergence of long, lost loves and its tendency to bring the realization of romantic red-flags amongst even the luckiest in love. However, this rollercoaster is designed to bring the best you to the other side of the tunnel, setting you up to be sexy, swanky, and sultry to the most compatible candidates post-retrograde.
By Sarah Kimber7 years ago in Futurism
Kindness as a Strength: 2018s New Moon in Libra
The 2018 October New Moon will occur on Monday, October 8th at 11:46 PM EDT at 15'48 degrees Libra. New Moons represent the beginning of the lunar cycle, when the Moon is conjunct the Sun and invisible to the human eye.
By Kaitlyn Maura7 years ago in Futurism
Beginner's Survival Guide To The 2018 Venus Retrograde
The much revered Venus retrograde has finally begun. You can already find a plethora of articles and information explaining in entirety the feared aspects of this retrograde; but fear based thinking is certainly not the way you want to enter and sustain this retrograde.
By Kristin Wilson7 years ago in Futurism