March 20: the sunnier half of the year begins, Continue reading “Thorough the gates of spring”
Category: astronomy
The attitude of the Swan
A famous feature of the sky is that a huge cross stands upright as it goes down to set in the west. Continue reading “The attitude of the Swan”
How fast is daytime growing?
American clocks have to be twisted forward an hour on Sunday Continue reading “How fast is daytime growing?”
Back issues of the Astronomical Calendar
I have a few copies Continue reading “Back issues of the Astronomical Calendar”
The Five Escapers, and Arrokoth
Watch out for the launch of a new publication: Continue reading “The Five Escapers, and Arrokoth”
Venus and Jupiter on March 1
You’ve been watching Venus climb toward Jupiter in the evening sky. Continue reading “Venus and Jupiter on March 1”
Down the road to Jericho
The last-quarter Moon stands like a signpost Continue reading “Down the road to Jericho”
Valeat
The days are nine till Valentine, Continue reading “Valeat”
Mer-Mar activity
Mercury reaches on Monday January 30 its Continue reading “Mer-Mar activity”
Luna Proxima
The Moon on Saturday January 21 will be at its Continue reading “Luna Proxima”