Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere).
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Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead .From classic post-sunset views of the crescent moon tangling with Venus and Saturn to"Earthshine" on its dark limb, here’s everything you need to know about stargazing and astronomy this week:At 7:36 a.m. EST, today is every stargazer’s favorite moment of the month — the new moon.
The other three cross-quarter days of the year include May Day on May 1, Lammas on Aug. 1 and Halloween on Oct. 31. They’re not events as such, sky-wise, but they are essential way markers in our planet’s annual trip around the sun.Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas and facts in a safe space.
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