The moon’s brightness may irritate some stargazers, but a closer look will reveal some surprising features. Abigail Beale
Sky
February 1, 2023

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The moon bothers some stargazers. This is especially true when it’s full and its light is brighter than some of the stars that are normally visible to the naked eye, or when the meteor shower prevents it from giving its best show. However, this month I would like to invite you to embrace part of the Lunar Cycle, which falls on her February 5th, when the Moon is at its brightest. Look out for our beautiful companions.
The best time to see the moon’s surface is not the full moon. The sunlight reflected on the surface of the moon is too bright…