How to find Sagittarius on August evenings, plus the lore and science of this constellation. Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/sagittarius-heres-your-constellation…
Tag: solstice
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…
Insights on Jupiter at opposition
Like so much in astronomy, Jupiter’s opposition happens in a way that’s cyclical. And the cycle of oppositions for Jupiter is especially pleasing to the mind. Astronomer Guy Ottewell offers his insights – and chart-making skills – to you during this 2020 opposition of our solar system’s largest planet. Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/jupiter-opposition-sagittarius-july-13-14-2020…
Moon sweeps through Leo July 25 and 26
Regulus is the brightest star in the constellation Leo the Lion. The moon can help you find it at nigtfall June 24 and 25, 2020. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-pairs-up-with-royal-star-regulus…
The secrets of night-shining clouds
Noctilucent cloud season has returned to Earth’s high latitudes. These “night-shining” clouds are beautiful … photos here. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/night-shining-clouds-noctilucent-clouds-how-they-form-how-to-see-them…
It’s summer. What’s noon to you?
What do you mean by noon? Do you define it by your clock or wristwatch? Or the gnawing in your stomach? Here’s how astronomers think about noontime. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/its-summer-whats-noon-to-you…
June’s old moon and Venus
Here are 2 beautiful images of the very old moon – a waning crescent seen in the east shortly before sunrise – near the brightest planet, Venus. Source: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/photos-old-moon-venus-crescent-june-2020…
The solstice is June 20
Here’s some quick info that’ll help you connect with nature at this June solstice 2020. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/solstice-brings-northernmost-sunset…
An annular solar eclipse is happening on the summer solstice. (But no, it’s not the end of days.)
An annular eclipse and the summer solstice are both happening on June 21. But don’t worry, it’s not the end of days. Source: https://www.livescience.com/watch-annular-solar-eclipse-on-summer-solstice.html
Annular solar eclipse on June 21, 2020
On the heels of the June solstice, the new moon will sweep directly in front of the sun on Sunday, June 21, 2020, to stage an annular – ring of fire – solar eclipse for the world’s Eastern Hemisphere. Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/annular-solar-eclipse-on-june-21-2020…