The Western Dragon

02/01/2026

A winter Moon worth looking up for! ❄️🌕

Tomorrow night, the Full Snow Moon will shine at its brightest, lighting up the sky with a crisp, silvery glow. Named by early Native American tribes for the deep snows of February, this full Moon feels perfectly timed with the heart of winter.

Under clear skies, the Moon will be visible worldwide and will appear among the stars of the constellation Cancer. Keep an eye on the surrounding sky too — not far away, you may spot Regulus, the brilliant blue-white star known as the Heart of the Lion in Leo, adding a touch of sparkle to the scene.

Step outside, take a moment, and enjoy this calm and classic lunar display.
Clear skies and happy Moon-watching! 🌌

01/25/2026

More Guster Funday with his Favorite toy

01/25/2026

Guster Funday- he can turn on his favorite toy by himself.

01/24/2026

Moon Fun for February

February 1 — The Full Snow Moon
Winter’s brightest moon rises, lighting the night sky across the world.

February 17 — Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse
Over Antarctica, the Sun becomes a glowing ring. A partial eclipse touches southern South America and southern Africa.

February 26 — Venus and Mercury Converge
Just after sunset, the two inner planets meet low in the western sky.

February 28 — A Rare Planetary Parade
Six planets share the evening sky.
Mercury, Venus, and Saturn cluster near the horizon.
Jupiter shines higher, near the Moon.
Uranus and Neptune join quietly, visible only with optics.

March 3 — Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon)
The Moon turns deep red, visible across Asia, Australia, the Americas, and the Pacific.

March 8 — Venus Meets Saturn
A calm, elegant pairing glows at dusk in the western sky.

These moments arrive silently.
They don’t announce themselves.
They simply happen — whether we’re watching or not.

Look up.
The universe is on schedule.

Clear skies.

01/22/2026

Tomorrow

Tomorrow — January 23 | Moon Meets Saturn & Neptune 🪐🌙

Look up tomorrow evening for a beautiful triple conjunction in the sky! The Moon, Saturn, and distant Neptune will appear close together, creating a peaceful and eye-catching celestial scene.

🔭 What to look for: • The Moon and Saturn will be easy to spot with the naked eye
• Neptune will be very faint — binoculars or a telescope needed
• Best viewed just after sunset, low in the western sky

This rare alignment is perfect for skywatchers, photographers, and anyone who loves the night sky. Don’t miss this cosmic smile in the heavens! 🌌

📸 If you capture it, share your photos in the group!

01/21/2026

The more you know

A North Texas couple admitted to smuggling unregistered pesticides and veterinary drugs from Mexico.

01/11/2026

Happy Caturday: Guster and Jasper "fighting" really playing

01/03/2026

Cool

🌕☄️🌞 Cosmic triple-header TOMORROW: the first full supermoon of the year, the Quadrantid meteor shower peak, and perihelion — Earth’s closest point to the Sun.

✨ This combo won’t line up again until 2045✨

🌕 Supermoon (Perigee + Full Moon)
The Moon is reaching perigee, its closest point to Earth this orbit, at the same time it becomes full — the Wolf Moon. This produces a supermoon, appearing noticeably larger and brighter than average, with moonlight intense enough to sharpen nighttime shadows.

☀️ Perihelion — Earth’s Closest Point to the Sun
Even as winter grips the Northern Hemisphere, Earth is actually making its closest approach to the Sun of the entire year. We’re about 3 million miles closer than we are in July, which causes our planet to travel at its fastest orbital speed, racing around the Sun at nearly 67,000 mph.

☄️ Quadrantid Meteor Shower Peak
Earth is also passing through a dense debris stream left behind by an ancient asteroid, triggering the peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower.
Under ideal dark skies, the Quadrantids can produce 40–100 meteors per hour. However, this year’s bright supermoon will significantly reduce visibility, meaning most observers may only spot a handful per hour. The good news: the Quadrantids are famous for bright fireballs, which can still punch through the moonlight and leave glowing trails across the sky.

🔭🌌 If skies are clear tonight, take a moment to look up.

01/01/2026

12/28/2025

On March 3, 2026, the Moon will disappear… and return transformed.
As Earth’s shadow slowly embraces the Moon, our familiar night companion will turn deep crimson a breathtaking total lunar eclipse that feels less like an event and more like a cosmic revelation.

This is not a moment you rush.
It unfolds in silence.
In shadows.
In wonder.

For hours, the Moon will glow red illuminated by every sunrise and sunset on Earth at once reminding us that we live inside a perfectly choreographed universe.

No filters. No equipment. Just your eyes, the night sky, and time itself passing above you.

This is the sky telling a story older than humanity…
and on this night, we are invited to witness it.

12/28/2025

A Celestial Farewell to 2025: The Moon Meets the Seven Sisters ✨ 🌙

As the clock ticks down on the final hours of 2025, nature is putting on a display far more ancient and beautiful than any fireworks show. On New Year’s Eve, look up into the winter sky to witness a stunning cosmic dance.

Our bright, glowing Moon will be gliding incredibly close to the Pleiades star cluster—also known as the "Seven Sisters." In mythology, these sisters were transformed into stars to save them from pursuit, shimmering eternally in the night sky. To see them reunited with the Moon on the very last night of the year feels like a special omen of peace and wonder for the year ahead.

📅 When: The night of December 31, 2025

👀 Where: Look for the bright Moon; the tiny, dipper-shaped cluster of blue stars will be right nearby.

🔭 Tip: If you have binoculars, grab them! The glare of the moon can make the sisters shy; binoculars will help them sparkle against the lunar glow.

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