Here is the broad scene, Continue reading “The state of the April sky”
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Descending and ascending
For Christians there is a short winter from today, Continue reading “Descending and ascending”
M, M, and M
Moon, Mars, and the rich star cluster Messier 35 form a group this evening. Continue reading “M, M, and M”
Time jumps or crawls
On Sunday March 26 it’s the turn of European clocks to be twisted Continue reading “Time jumps or crawls”
Thorough the gates of spring
March 20: the sunnier half of the year begins, Continue reading “Thorough the gates of spring”
The attitude of the Swan
A famous feature of the sky is that a huge cross stands upright as it goes down to set in the west. Continue reading “The attitude of the Swan”
How fast is daytime growing?
American clocks have to be twisted forward an hour on Sunday Continue reading “How fast is daytime growing?”
Back issues of the Astronomical Calendar
I have a few copies Continue reading “Back issues of the Astronomical Calendar”
The Five Escapers, and Arrokoth
Watch out for the launch of a new publication: Continue reading “The Five Escapers, and Arrokoth”
Venus and Jupiter on March 1
You’ve been watching Venus climb toward Jupiter in the evening sky. Continue reading “Venus and Jupiter on March 1”