When the lake calmed down, many wonders of the land and sky appeared twice. Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html…
Tag: Dark Sky
Libra? Here’s your constellation
The zodiacal constellation Libra the Scales is a fixture of the evening sky during a Northern Hemisphere summer (Southern Hemisphere winter). Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/libra-heres-your-constellation…
Despite the full moon, comet Lemmon!
This faint comet – Comet C/2019 U6 (Lemmon) – is headed toward its perihelion, or closest point to the sun, on June 18. It’s currently visible from the Southern Hemisphere, via strong binoculars, with a dark sky. Source: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/photo-comet-c-2019-u6-lemmon-terry-lovejoy…
Moon and 3 morning planets May 11 to 14
On the mornings of May 11, 12, 13 and 14, 2020, the waning moon will be sweeping past Jupiter, Saturn and finally Mars in the early morning sky. Great time to get acquainted! Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-3-morning-planets-may-11-14…
Photos of April’s Lyrid meteor shower
The Lyrids end the “meteor drought” that happens each year between early January and April. Enjoy these photos of the April 2020 Lyrid meteor shower from the EarthSky community. Thanks to all who contributed! Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/photos-lyrid-meteors-april-2020…
Look up together: A video celebrating International Dark Sky Week 2020
This video comes from John Ashley in Montana, one of our favorite sky photographers. It’s in Celebration of International Dark Sky Week, April 19-26, 2020 and features musician Peter Mayer. Source: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/video-celebrating-international-dark-sky-week-2020…
Watch for Lyrid meteors this week
Assuming ideal conditions, you might catch 10 to 15 meteors per hour in 2020’s Lyrid meteor shower. The peak is probably Wednesday morning – April 22 – but watch the mornings before and after, too. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/lyrid-meteors-best-before-dawn…
Staying in? Look up together for International Dark Sky Week
Click here for links to activities for International Dark Sky Week, April 19 to 26, 2020. Source: https://earthsky.org/human-world/international-dark-sky-week-apr-19-26-2020…
How Leo the Lion lost his tail
And how we gained a new constellation. Read about the Lion and the Queen’s Hair, one of skylore’s most famous legends, here. Source: https://earthsky.org/constellations/skylore-leo-lion-lost-tail-hair-queen-coma-berenices…
Don’t miss Venus and the Pleiades around April 3
Watch for the close pairing of the brightest planet, Venus, with the little dipper-shaped Pleiades star cluster. Their conjunction is April 3, but any evening around then will be lovely! Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/venus-pleiades-couple-up-on-april-2-3-and-4…