Don’t read this unless you’re brave. And don’t Continue reading “Hallux and Pollex”
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Auriga and aubergine
The Moon will be at its northernmost point for this year on Oct. 5, at 21h by Universal Time, as shown Continue reading “Auriga and aubergine”
Coathanger
Asterisms and constellations, what’ the difference between them, other than Continue reading “Coathanger”
Submerged
The Moon will occult (hide) Neptune tomorrow, Continue reading “Submerged”
Launch and escapes
My copy of the printed Astronomical Calendar 2024 was delivered to me yesterday, September 25 – much earlier than the estimated Sep. 29 to Oct. 2. I hope you have the same luck. Continue reading “Launch and escapes”
Astronomical Calendar 2024 – printed
Today, September 23, is the equinox: the start of the next quarter of the seasonal year on our planet. Continue reading “Astronomical Calendar 2024 – printed”
Roundup
of current sky events about which there is more detail in Astronomical Calendar 2023 Continue reading “Roundup”
Sunlight reflected from slim lady
Venus will be at the brightest moment Continue reading “Sunlight reflected from slim lady”
Heads and horizons
Today is Rosh Hashanah, “head of the year,” Continue reading “Heads and horizons”
Derna, Irasa
You’ve heard about the disaster at Derna in Libya. Dam burst, twenty thousand killed, a quarter of the city destroyed. There is for me an extra twinge of sadness.