On Monday June 27 comes the year’s Continue reading “From here on down”
Category: astronomy
Somersaulting toward the Sun
Today the Sun reaches solstitium, Continue reading “Somersaulting toward the Sun”
Nights of the Scorpion
Here is how Mars, Antares, and Saturn are now grouped as the Moon again comes cruising over them.
Moonlight through Weeds
There have been many messages expressing regret that Continue reading “Moonlight through Weeds”
Sudden darkness two Augusts ahead
A look-forward to next year’s great eclipse. Here is the sky as seen in the middle of it, from the middle of the USA, at 2017 August 21, Continue reading “Sudden darkness two Augusts ahead”
Five petals of Venus
To return to the subject of how orbits appear when plotted geocentrically (that is, with the Earth stationary).
Nasty Constellations
Slug, Toad, Leech, Spider, Earthworm – these were some of the thirteen constellations Continue reading “Nasty Constellations”
Earth-Centered Swirlings
Mars continues its high season of observability, indeed is still coming slightly nearer than it was at opposition a few days ago, as well as being free of the Full Moon’s glare. Continue reading “Earth-Centered Swirlings”
An Aristeia of Mars
Get ready for the opposition of Mars on Sunday May 22, and even better later.
Astronomy Day
It’s Spring Astronomy Day, and this is the sky scene that should greet you as evening falls.
