In the morning sky, the waning Moon slides down through Scorpius and Sagittarius. Continue reading “Moon treads on Scorpion”
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The Sisyphean task
Sisyphus, for his sly sins against the divine order, had to be punished by the gods. He had Continue reading “The Sisyphean task”
East and Middle East
Half a dozen solar-systems events are listed in Astronomical Calendar 2024 for January 27 (with their Universal Times): Continue reading “East and Middle East”
Comets of 2024
The “hairy stars” have been absent from the last few Astronomical Calendars – as some readers have lamented! Continue reading “Comets of 2024”
Late to rise
Tomorrow, Friday January 5, you will see the year’s latest sunrise, Continue reading “Late to rise”
Quadrantid meteors 2024
May this new year be the start of an era of well-being for you and for the planet of life!
The first of the major annual meteor showers should be at its peak in the night between January 3 and 4, Continue reading “Quadrantid meteors 2024”
No shadow in the well
Our piece about the December solstice provoked an interesting discussion. Continue reading “No shadow in the well”
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”