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This Week's Sky at a Glance, January 19 – 28
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Published: January 19, 2024 10:02
Jupiter shines high, bright, and obvious after dusk. Mercury and Mars glimmer low, dim, and elusive for their close conjunction in the dawn. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, January 19 – 28 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Solar and Lunar Eclipses in 2024
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Published: January 18, 2024 18:22
Although no total lunar eclipses occur this year, skywatchers can look forward to two “central” solar eclipses — including a much-awaited total eclipse that spans the U.S. from Texas to New England. The post Solar and Lunar Eclipses in 2024 appeared first…
Clouds, Large and Small, of the Southern Sky
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Published: January 15, 2024 13:00
Jonathan Nally sets out to explore the Southern Hemisphere sky, starting with two uniquely southern sights: the Small and Large Magellanic Clouds. The post Clouds, Large and Small, of the Southern Sky appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, January 12 – 21
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Published: January 12, 2024 10:13
The evening Moon passes Saturn, then Jupiter. Venus and Mercury march in lockstep in the eastern dawn. Capella, as always, paces Orion's bright foot. And who's winning the Sirius-Betelgeuse race? The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, January 12 – 21…
The Best Meteor Showers in 2024
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Published: January 7, 2024 14:52
The beloved Perseid meteor shower of the August vacation season will evade the moonlight in 2024, at least during the best early morning meteor-watching hours. The Lyrids and Geminids aren't so lucky. The post The Best Meteor Showers in 2024 appeared first…
This Week's Sky at a Glance, January 5 – 14
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Published: January 5, 2024 10:11
How does the Sirius-Procyon balance, newly risen, tilt for you? Depends on your latitude! Meanwhile, Triangulum and Aries teeter in balance on Jupiter. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, January 5 – 14 appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Catch Luyten's Star and the Quadrantid Meteor Shower
Published: January 3, 2024 16:28
Relish the slow, steady pace of nearby Luyten's Star then switch things up with speedy meteors from a well-timed shower. The post Catch Luyten's Star and the Quadrantid Meteor Shower appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
This Week's Sky at a Glance, December 29 – January 5
Published: December 29, 2023 09:46
Scintillating Sirius rises ever earlier to scintillate in colors. The Quadrantid meteors in the Thursday-morning dark are well timed for Eastern North America. Two triangle constellations stack over Jupiter. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, December…
This Week's Sky at a Glance, December 22 – 31
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Published: December 22, 2023 10:11
Christmas week this year puts the late-night Moon at the highest overhead you'll ever see it. High Jupiter lights the evening. Venus is the bright "star" lower in the east at dawn. The post This Week's Sky at a Glance, December 22 – 31 appeared first on…
Watch Jupiter's Moons in Unusual Lineups
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Published: December 18, 2023 13:00
You'll have five opportunities in the coming months to see Jupiter's moons in interesting alignments. The post Watch Jupiter's Moons in Unusual Lineups appeared first on Sky & Telescope.