And You Thought Quartzsite Had Only Sunsets?

Early this month, the moon came as close to the earth as it will for the entire year. The biggest, and the brightest full moon for 2009.

Desert visitors often comment on the beauty of the Sonora sunsets that bedazzle the western sky. But this time, a real astronomical beauty was seen on the other side of the valley.

Your next opportunity for a “big” moon? While it won’t seem quite as close, but on January 30, 2010 the moon will be as close to the earth for that year. There should be plenty of eyes at Quartzsite to look closely for a glimpse of the man on the moon.