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Hi SEAZ experts, I was thinking about trying out a SEAZ monsoon moth trip again this year, but looking at the lunar calendar, it looks like the moon is full smack dab when I assumed the monsoon aligned? What are y’all’s thoughts? Is there a window? Will the moon be too much competition? When would you go if you believe it’s worth the trip?

Eric

The new moons are on July 17 and August 16. Although July 17 is about 10 days earlier than normal, I’ve seen years where it peaks that early. There’s always stuff to go after anyways. Usually the Peloncillos and Huachuca Mtns. start a bit earlier than places to the west like Pena Blanca or Harshaw. There is also potentially some good stuff in August, but probably not Saturniids. If you want the Saturniids though, I bet it will be an early year, so I’d plan on mid July. It’s been 2 wet years in a row, with 2021 being record-breaking and 2022 was above average, so it will be interesting to see this year.

Thanks Evan!