As the Moon swells in brightness toward the middle of the sky, Continue reading “Dodging planets, clipping a shadow”
Tag: conjunctions
Into the half of the year
On July 6 we will be farthest from the Sun Continue reading “Into the half of the year”
Pause under the Lion’s paws
Midsummer has passed Continue reading “Pause under the Lion’s paws”
Solstice-day trio
A grouping in today’s midsummer evening sky Continue reading “Solstice-day trio”
Moon by Venus high in the evening sky
This is the early-twilight scene – Continue reading “Moon by Venus high in the evening sky”
M, M, and M
Moon, Mars, and the rich star cluster Messier 35 form a group this evening. Continue reading “M, M, and M”
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”
Luna Proxima
The Moon on Saturday January 21 will be at its Continue reading “Luna Proxima”
One last sight
Maybe, one last sight for the year: Continue reading “One last sight”
Great sight, great observer
The Moon passes 4° south of Saturn during the night between November 28 and 29, Continue reading “Great sight, great observer”