Paths of Sun & Moon Apr 20 2024
Welcome to TheMoon.ie, a one stop shop for all things lunar. As the human race is planning a return to the Moon, now is a great time to familiarise yourself with our nearest neighbour. As part of a nation wide Science Foundation Ireland drive to bring science to the public, this outreach website is packed with information and entertaining activities all based on our Moon and all for you, for free – Enjoy and I wish you clear skies.
Click HERE For Updates on the April 8th Solar Eclipse
Click HERE For Monthly Sky Diary
A rare astronomical event: The Sun was visible from Ireland today! The close up image I took shows multiple Sun spots. This indicates a lot of activity on the Solar surface. Thanks to ‘Newton’ our newly adopted rescue pup for keeping an eye on proceedings.(Click image to enlarge)
Your Monthly Lunar News Letter ‘Moonlight’
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April Highlights
Lunar Events in April 2024
April Full Moon Lunar Name
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Sun Rise and Sun Set Throughout April 2024
Lunar Phases: April 2024
Artemis I: Podcast Updates On Our Mission To Return To The Moon
To See all previous podcasts just click HERE
The Earth vs The Moon
Featured Videos
Explaining The Spring Equinox
Hubble Looks back 13 Billion Years!
Establishment of A Lunar Observatory Group
was delighted to be invited by the Irish Astronomical Society to coordinate the establishment of the Lunar Observation Group (LOG). As part of our program of activities we are launching ‘Moonlight’, the newsletter of LOG. You can download your free copy here and I hope to hear from you. The IAS is always looking for new members and it is great to have access to their expertise and equipment. If you would like to develop your interest in astronomy please do contact the IAS or any local Astronomy club. – I wish you clear skies.
Previous Editions of Moonlight
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012 | June 2023 | https://online.fliphtml5.com/fgizt/rzlm/ |
013 | July 2023 | https://online.fliphtml5.com/fgizt/gcze/ |
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011 | May 2023 | https://online.fliphtml5.com/fgizt/hsix/ |
010 | April 2023 | https://online.fliphtml5.com/fgizt/ackt/ |
009 | March 2023 | https://online.fliphtml5.com/fgizt/kapf/ |
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005 | September 2022 | https://online.fliphtml5.com/fgizt/hidq/ |
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Excellent updates.
Thanks Mick – We aim to please!
Thanks very much Donnacha for making all this interesting information available to us.
Well done!
John D
Thanks John – Good to know it’s getting read – Keep looking up.