Our piece about the December solstice provoked an interesting discussion. Continue reading “No shadow in the well”
Month: December 2023
Icicles on the Little Polar Bear
The Ursid meteor shower, last in the annual list, should peak in the night between December 22 and 23. Continue reading “Icicles on the Little Polar Bear”
Tilt
Winter solstice comes on Friday December 22 Continue reading “Tilt”
A match struck in winter
Vesta, the brightest asteroid, will be at opposition – the middle of the most favorable time – on Thursday December 21. Continue reading “A match struck in winter”
Geminids without Moonlight
The Geminid meteor shower, about the most reliable of the year, should peak in the night between December 13 and 14, Continue reading “Geminids without Moonlight”
Purple mountain for a Christmas pudding?
Comet 62P Tsuchinshan will be at perihelion on Christmas Day. Continue reading “Purple mountain for a Christmas pudding?”