Monday, February 02, 2026

Today: A fascinating, somewhat rare event happens this evening, well-timed and well-placed for viewing, if the weather cooperates. The Moon is just one day past Full as it slides in front of Leo, the Lion’s bright star, Regulus, starting near 8:50 this evening,...

February 2, 2026

Sunrise: 7:07 AM Sunset: 5:01 PM Length of day: 9 hours and 54 minutes Ground Hog Day finds its roots in ancient times, marking the half-way point between the first day of winter and the first day of spring. On this date in 1979, West Burke, VT began a stretch of 18...

Sunday, February 01, 2026

Today: The Full “Snow” Moon seems aptly named in the heart of winter. Just five weeks after the Winter Solstice, this Moon continues to track high across the heavens, much like the Sun near August 1st. Curiously, while Full Moons are often associated with...

February 1, 2026

Sunrise: 7:08 AM Sunset: 5:00 PM Length of day: 9 hours and 52 minutes Just as the clock struck midnight on this date in 1920, Northfield, VT set the state record for the highest barometric reading, that of 31.14 inches. High pressure in the winter is invariably the...