However, at 8th magnitude, Eunomia should still be visible to larger scopes even with the bright background light ... 10:17 A.M. With no Moon in the evening sky, the stars of the Little Dipper ...

We’ve all heard of the phrase “once in a Blue Moon,” a reference ... chance - if there’s no cloud cover - to see the stars shining brightly against a very dark background.

For optimal moon gazing, Petro recommends finding a space with a clear view of the sky — away from trees, buildings and bright lights. While no equipment is needed to observe the moon ...