Ian Cassette

3 days ago | spectrumnews1.com | Ian Cassette

Spring is in the air in more ways than one this week as May's full moon will brighten the skies early this week. The second full moon of the season, called the Flower Moon, will rise above the horizon Monday evening. What You Need To KnowMay’s full moon is named the Flower MoonThe full moon will peak Monday afternoonUnobstructed views of the horizon allow for best sightingsIt is no surprise how the Flower Moon got its name with flowers in full bloom during the month of May.

6 days ago | spectrumnews1.com | Ian Cassette

We have turned the page to May, and most are thinking about the warmer days ahead. By this time, measurable snow is a lot harder to come by, but it does still happen from time to time. What You Need To KnowThe May 1923 snowstorm is historic for its magnitude and seasonal latenessA half foot or more fell across parts of the stateEconomic impacts were surpringly limited depsite timingTo this day, nothing has reached the incredible magnitude late into the season as the May 9th snowstorm of 1923.

2 months ago | spectrumnews1.com | Ian Cassette

As March rolls around every year, so does meteorological spring. Jump ahead a few weeks and suddenly astronomical spring begins.  What You Need To KnowMeteorological seasons are different from astronomical seasonsThis is done for more consistency and record-keepingMeteorological seasons are counted by full monthsSo, what is the difference?

Dec 9, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Ian Cassette

The final full moon of the year will appear in the night sky this week. The December full moon, commonly known as the "Cold Moon", appears during the longest periods of darkness just before the Winter Solstice. It is also known as the "Moon Before Yule" and the "Long Night Moon". The Moon will appear fullest at 4:02 a.m. ET on Dec. 15, but it will be visible on both the night of the 14th and 15th.

Nov 14, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Ian Cassette

The final supermoon of the year will appear in the skies this Friday. The Beaver Moon, which is always the name of November's full moon will be the last of four supermoons in 2024. The Beaver Moon will reach peak illumination around 4:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 5th.