A sea horizon is best for seeing a green flash, but any distant, flat horizon will do. Look at the last moment before the sun sets. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/see-the-legendary-green-flash…
Tag: Tonight
Moon sweeps through Leo May 11 to 13
These next few nights – May 11 to 13, 2019 – the moon is located in the direction of the constellation Leo the Lion. You’ll see the moon near the star that represents the Lion’s Heart, and then one that represents the Lion’s Tail. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/see-moon-near-regulus-may-11-and-12…
Why can’t I find the Milky Way in May?
From the Northern Hemisphere now, the plane of the Milky Way is as parallel to your horizon as it can be, in early evening. Just wait. Around midnight, the starry band of the Milky Way will begin ascending in your eastern sky. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/milky-way-galaxy-flat-around-horizon-may…
Crescent moon in Gemini on May 9
Tonight – May 9, 2019 – let the waxing crescent moon introduce you to the constellation Gemini the Twins, the constellation that’ll host the solar eclipse of July 2, 2019. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/crescent-moon-in-gemini-on-may-9…
Young moon and Mars after sunset May 6, 7, 8
On May 6, 7 and 8, 2019, watch for the young crescent moon to pass by the planet Mars. Just don’t mistake the star Elnath for Mars. Elnath is the 2nd-brightest star in Taurus the Bull. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/young-moon-mars-after-sunset-may-6-8…
Eta Aquariids before dawn May 4, 5, 6
This weekend – before dawn May 4, 5 and 6 – presents a fine time for watching the annual Eta Aquariid meteor shower. Source: https://earthsky.org/sky-archive/star-hop-to-the-radiant-of-the-eta-aquarids…
Arc to Arcturus, spike to Spica
Learn a phrase useful to sky watchers: Follow the arc to Arcturus and drive a spike (or speed on) to Spica. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/follow-the-arc-to-arcturus-in-may…
Star-hop to the Hunting Dogs
At nightfall, look directly overhead and star-hop to the constellation Canes Venatici, the Hunting Dogs. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/star-hop-to-canes-venatici-the-hunting-dogs…
‘Let’s Watch Netflix: Three Words Guaranteed To Kill a Romantic Mood’
Is streaming video responsible for America’s falling fertility rate? ‘One of us usually ends up falling asleep.’ From a report: Once upon a time, Netflix dates were synonymous with romance, best captured by the viral hashtag #NetflixandChill, a euphemistic suggestion disguised as an invitation to watch TV. These days, the literal chill of the on-demand streaming video service is so great…
Moon and Venus grace eastern morning sky
Get an eyeful of the beautiful early morning scene as the moon joins up with Venus (and Mercury) in late March and early April 2019. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/moon-venus-grace-eastern-morning-sky…