Tonight’s Sky

Skywatch Line for Wednesday, May 31, and Thursday, June 1, 2023

This is Dudley Observatory’s Skywatch Line for Wednesday, May 31, and Thursday, June 1, written by Alan French. The Sun rises at 5:20 A.M. on Wednesday and sets at 8:26 P.M. On Thursday it rises at 5:20 and sets at 8:27. This Thursday has just over 10 minutes more daylight than last Thursday. The Moon reached first quarter Saturday and is now moving toward full. On Wednesday the Moon will be toward the southeast as the Sun sets, appearing 88% sunlit. The gibbous Moon will be due south and highest, 35 degrees above the horizon, at 10:16 P.M. Thursday night’s… Continue reading

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