Tag Archives: Astronomy
Asteroid Comes Close to Earth
This feels like something out of a movie, but what’s so bizarre is hearing about it now and not before it passed Earth. The asteroid buzzed by Earth Monday, though only real astronomy geeks in the Pacific would have noticed. The rock, estimated to be no more than 200 feet wide, zoomed past our planet [...]
Full StoryComet Lulin Approaches Monday!
Here’s your chance to really wish upon a star. The event starts this Monday! Comet Lulin, photographed here about 100 million miles away, will be passing within 38 million miles of Earth from February 23rd to mid-March, which apparently puts it within binocular range. Some quick facts about Comet Lulin: It was discovered in July [...]
Full StoryVenus, Jupiter Viewable Monday Night
On December 1st, if you look towards the southwest just after sunset you will see a close conjunction between three bright solar system objects: the Moon, Venus and Jupiter. If you have binoculars, you might even be able to fit all three of them in the field of view. Between now and then, you can [...]
Full StoryThe Moon, Venus, and Jupiter Together
If you’re lucky enough, weather wise, you will witness a spectacular event when the Moon, Venus, and Jupiter come together. It’s recommended to use binoculars to get a better view. The event will occur on Sunday, November 30th until 11a.m. EST on Monday morning for North America. The Moon, will be very low in the [...]
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