Serpens the snake – the only constellation in two separated parts, head on the right or west, tail on the east – wriggles Continue reading “Snakes in the sky and in cages”
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The sky scene, October 6 evening
The Moon went less than a degree south of Neptune on October 3, occulting it for Antarctica and New Zealand; and tomorrow, a day past Full, will go more widely (4 degrees) south of Uranus, which will be at opposition on October 19.
The Sun on the equator
The equinox will strike, like a bell, on Friday September 22. It heralds Continue reading “The Sun on the equator”
Jupiter and Spica
Three meanings of Vega
As summer ends, the Summer Triangle tilts over toward the west.
Neptune at opposition
This moment, when the eighth planet is 180 degrees from the Sun, comes on Tuesday September 5 at 5h by Universal Time. For American time zones, that is late tomorrow, Monday.
Eclipse over Lake and Tower
Four and a half days to the eclipse
The early morning of Thursday August 17.
Five and a half days to the eclipse
One week to the eclipse
The night between August 13 and 14, and the Moon is one stride nearer to its victim –
