Have you caught any Perseid meteors? If so, share your photos with us! If your skies have been cloudy, enjoy these great meteor photos from EarthSky friends around the world. Source: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/photos-2020s-perseid-meteor-shower…
Tag: mornings
In 2020, Venus and Perseid meteors!
In 2020, the peak of the Perseid meteor shower nearly coincides with Venus’ greatest elongation, or greatest apparent distance from the sun in our sky. Both will fall around the mornings of August 11, 12 and 13. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/venus-and-perseid-meteors-in-2020…
Perseid meteors 2020: All you need to know
In 2020, the peak mornings for the Perseid meteor shower – August 11, 12 and 13 – will feature meteors under moonlight. Here’s how to optimize your chances to catching some meteors during this year’s display. Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-perseid-meteor-shower…
Return of an extremely elongated cloud on Mars
A mysteriously long, thin cloud has again appeared over the Arsia Mons volcano on Mars. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/return-elongated-arsia-mons-volcanco-cloud-mars-july2020…
Go someplace dark and watch for meteors!
The Delta Aquarids are peaking. And the 2020 Perseid meteor shower gets rolling around now, too. Most importantly, find a dark sky! Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/the-radiant-of-the-delta-aquarid-meteors…
Delta Aquariids 2020: All you need to know
Late July presents the nominal peak of the Delta Aquariid meteor shower, but this long and rambling shower is officially active from about July 12 to August 23 each year. Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-delta-aquarid-meteor-shower…
Moon and Venus beautiful before sunrise July 16-19
These next several mornings – July 16, 17 and 18, 2020 – enjoy the waning crescent moon, the queen of the night, pairing up with Venus, the queen planet. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-venus-beautiful-before-sunrise…
Jupiter reaches opposition July 13-14
Opposition on June 10 marks the middle of the best time of year to see Jupiter. The planet shines at its brightest best in Earth’s sky. It’s also out all night long, rising at sunset and setting at sunrise. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/earth-passes-between-jupiter-and-sun…
Moon and Mars from midnight until dawn
Jupiter dominates over the July evening sky, staying out from dusk until dawn. Venus, the sky’s brightest planet, lords over the eastern sky at dawn. Mars is roughly midway between Jupiter and Saturn. It’s near the moon on the mornings of July 11 and 12, 2020. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-mars-from-midnight-till-dawn…
How to see Comet NEOWISE
Comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) is basically a binocular object, although some experienced observers with pristine skies are reporting they can see it with the eye alone. This post has information and charts that will help you see the comet. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/how-to-see-comet-c2020-f3-neowise…