In the low morning sky of Wednesday May 17, the waning Moon will pass so close to distant Jupiter Continue reading “The occult and the earthlight”
Category: astronomy
Horizon dimmed
The New Horizons spacecraft sent back wonderful images of Pluto – Continue reading “Horizon dimmed”
The Five Escapers, and the Fish’s Mouth
Announcing a new product: Continue reading “The Five Escapers, and the Fish’s Mouth”
Venus high-jump
On Tuesday May 9, Venus will be northernmost Continue reading “Venus high-jump”
Coronation day
Britain is today obsessed Continue reading “Coronation day”
The late planet
Planetary systems get swallowed by their stars, and it’s thought that this will happen to Earth Continue reading “The late planet”
The outward part of the stream
The Eta Aquarid meteors should be most active in the early morning hours of May 6. Continue reading “The outward part of the stream”
Easily-missed eclipse
The full Moon of this Friday, May 5, will pass into eclipse – very slightly! Continue reading “Easily-missed eclipse”
Keep an eye on the Dog Star!
You can help determine the answer to the question of when stars heliacally rise and set. Continue reading “Keep an eye on the Dog Star!”
Post-Impressionists
A four-month exhibition, of huge scope, at London’s National Gallery.