Dec 21
By David Prosper Observers in the Americas are treated to an evening total lunar eclipse this month. Early risers can spot some striking morning conjunctions between Venus, Jupiter, and the Moon late in January. A total lunar eclipse will occur on January 20th and be visible from start to finish for observers located in North …
Dec 07
By David Prosper Caption: Earthrise, 1968. Note the phase of Earth as seen from the Moon. Nearside lunar observers see Earth go through a complete set of phases. However, only orbiting astronauts witness Earthrises; for stationary lunar observers, Earth barely moves at all. Why is that? December marks the 50th anniversary of NASA’s Apollo 8 …
Oct 23
Caption: This finder chart shows the path of the asteroid 3 Juno as it glides past 32 Eridani in November 2018. The asteroid’s position is highlighted for selected dates, including its opposition on the 17th. Image created in Stellarium for NASA Night Sky Network. By Jane Houston Jones and David Prosper November’s crisp autumn skies …
