The nearly full Moon will pass only 0.39° south of Spica, the bright star of constellation Virgo. That is, Continue reading “Moon-dazzled Virgo”
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Meteors from the Water Jar
The Eta Aquarid meteors, fragments of Halley’s Comet, should be seen on May 5, Continue reading “Meteors from the Water Jar”
It’s April 31
And Vesta is at opposition. Continue reading “It’s April 31”
Sparks entangled in the dawn
Venus, brightest of planets, is coming to her peak of brightness Continue reading “Sparks entangled in the dawn”
The April Lyrids
The Lyrid meteor shower should be at its best this year in the night between April 21 and 22.
Here is the group of four illustrations Continue reading “The April Lyrids”
Easter Sunday is about to dawn
Our web page “Easter and other rambling holidays” includes rambling – that is, rather full – explanation Continue reading “Easter Sunday is about to dawn”
Mars nods from far away
The scene over this evening’s southern horizon. Continue reading “Mars nods from far away”
Looking down on the Globe
I’ve rocketed far out into space and this is my view back down to the Globe. Continue reading “Looking down on the Globe”
Shifting clocks and houses
And tonight, at 2 AM, also if you’re in Europe, don’t forget to obey the Arch Druid’s stupid executive order Continue reading “Shifting clocks and houses”
Sun slightly eclipsed right now
If you are in Europe, glance up at the Sun with CARE!