Saturn is at opposition on Sunday, August 8. Continue reading “Lost-shadow time”
Category: astronomy
Another new comet
Its name is C/2023 P1 Nisimura. Continue reading “Another new comet”
Geometry and bigotry
The Moon, as it springs out into view on these evenings from the setting Sun, will pass close above Mars. Continue reading “Geometry and bigotry”
Perseidae
You should be able to see plenty Continue reading “Perseidae”
Right-angles left of the Sun
Jupiter looms ahead.tt Continue reading “Right-angles left of the Sun”
Teahouse of the August Moon
That was a novel, play, and film of the 1950s. (It was about a clash between American and Japanese cultures Continue reading “Teahouse of the August Moon”
Return to tower and lake
Believe it or not, I’m quite well along in making Astronomical Calendar 2024, and here Continue reading “Return to tower and lake”
Mars nods to the Sun
Mars has its northern summer solstice on July 12. Continue reading “Mars nods to the Sun”
Into the half of the year
On July 6 we will be farthest from the Sun Continue reading “Into the half of the year”
Pause under the Lion’s paws
Midsummer has passed Continue reading “Pause under the Lion’s paws”