Photos from EarthSky community members around the world, showing what the December solstice – bringing winter to half of Earth, and summer to the other half – means to them. Thanks to all of you for sharing these evocative images with us! Source: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/personal-solstices-photos-dec-earthsky-community…
Tag: summer solstice
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…
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…
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
Celebrate solstice sunrise at Stonehenge live online
This year, solstice celebrations at Stonehenge monument are canceled due to Covid-19. But for the 1st time, you can celebrate the 1st sunrise of summer from Stonehenge online. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/gallery-the-summer-solstice-as-seen-from-stonehenge…
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…
All you need to know: June solstice 2020
The June solstice is June 20. Longest day for the Northern Hemisphere. Shortest day for the Southern Hemisphere. Details here. Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-june-solstice…