Here is a slightly improved version of our space view of the extraordinary path of comet C/2024 S1 ALAS. Continue reading “The sungrazer, will it shine or shatter?”
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Plummeting to skim the Sun
Here’s a first diagram:
Draco and the law
Meteors of the annual Draconid shower Continue reading “Draco and the law”
Moon eclipsed, man uneclipsed
The fourth and last eclipse of 2024 will come Continue reading “Moon eclipsed, man uneclipsed”
The Light and the Dark
Daytime and night will be of equal length Continue reading “The Light and the Dark”
Call it A3
Now comes the last of the five comets we listed in January as likely to be observable in 2024. Continue reading “Call it A3”
Third chop
On September 22 comes the equinox: the start of the third quarter of the seasonal year on our planet. Continue reading “Third chop”
Sea God, and Sea Cook
Neptune will be at opposition – the middle of the best time Continue reading “Sea God, and Sea Cook”
Eclipsed Moon and Genius
In the night between September 17 and 18, Continue reading “Eclipsed Moon and Genius”
Saturn enthrone
Today is Saturday, the weekday of old god Saturn; tomorrow is the day of Saturn’s opposition, the middle of the best time Continue reading “Saturn enthrone”