Sirius is a binary star, with a small white dwarf called the Pup orbiting the large primary star. It’s not easy to observe, but it is possible. Here’s how. Source: https://earthsky.org/brightest-stars/how-to-observe-sirius-b…
Tag: Owl
Opinion: Biden administration must act fast to save migratory birds
On Trump’s way out of the White House, his administration demolished a law that protects migratory birds, putting over 1,000 species at risk. The Biden administration can still salvage it, but only if they act swiftly. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/biden-administration-migratory-bird-treaty-act…
Moon passes through Leo the Lion Dec 5-7
Let the waning gibbous moon show you Regulus, Leo’s brightest star, as the moon parades through the constellation Leo the Lion these next several days! Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-passes-through-leo-the-lion…
Watch for the moon and Mars
Use the moon to find the planet Mars on November 24, 25 and 26, 2020. Then use the planet Mars to find Mars and Uranus within the same binocular field in January 2021. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/watch-for-the-moon-and-mars…
Tiny owl found hiding in the Rockefeller Christmas tree isn’t going home. Here’s why.
The owl found in the Rockefeller Christmas tree isn’t going back to his original territory. Here’s why. Source: https://www.livescience.com/rockefeller-christmas-tree-owl.html
Owl in front of the moon, with Mars above
An owl, a nearly full moon and a shining planet Mars. What more could you ask for Halloween 2020? Source: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/photo-owl-moon-silhouette-halloween-mars…
Last quarter moon in Gemini, waning moon in Cancer
Last quarter moon comes on October 10. That morning, the moon will be in front of Gemini the Twins. The next morning – October 11 – the moon will be in front of Cancer the Crab. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/last-quarter-moon-in-gemini…
See 4 bright planets in August
August 2020 presents a fine time to view four of the five bright planets: Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/see-4-bright-planets-in-august…
55 million-year-old owl with murder feet unearthed
An exceptionally rare owl fossil dating to 55 million years ago hints that the predatory bird killed with its powerful talons rather than its beak, as modern owls do. Source: https://www.livescience.com/owl-fossil-murder-feet.html
Moon and Mars before dawn June 12 and 13
Enjoy the early morning sky on June 12 and 13, 2020, as the moon swings 3 degrees south of the red planet Mars. Meanwhile, although your eye won’t catch it, Mars will swing 1.7 degrees south of distant Neptune. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/see-moon-mars-before-dawn-june-12-and-13…