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Outside magazine, June 1995


Stargazing
By David N. Schramm

The month begins with jupiter in direct opposition to the Sun, which means it will rise at sunset and set at sunrise. The full Moon will occur on the 13th and will be the closest full Moon of the year, just 221,835 miles away. The summer solstice will occur at 4:34 P.M. eastern daylight time on the 21st, making it the longest day of the year and marking the official beginning of summer. On the 24th, the Moon will be at its apogee, its farthest distance from Earth, at 252,551 miles. The new Moon will occur on the 27th. On the morning of the 29th, Mercury will be at its greatest separation from the sun, making for optimal viewing of the planet.