Monday, July 24, 2017

EarthSky News - July 24 - Young Moon, Fireflies, Binocular Stargazing

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Tonight … Go young moon hunting at dusk

As twilight fades Monday evening, search for the pale, whisker-thin waxing crescent moon near the sunset point on the horizon.

Why do fireflies light up?

A firefly's familiar glow is caused by chemical reaction. Explanation here, plus many wonderful firefly photos.

Synchronized symphony of fireflies

This video shows a timelapse journey through Smoky Mountains National Park during world's largest gathering of synchronized fireflies. Beautiful!

Top tips for binocular stargazing

Whether you're a beginning stargazer or a veteran of thousands of starry nights, binoculars can be your best friend.  

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Go young moon hunting at dusk

Especially on Monday evening, when the moon is near the sunset, binoculars will come in handy.

Why do fireflies light up?

Cool firefly photo - a 30-second exposure - from astrophotographer Tom Wildoner. Astrophotographers often capture fireflies when trying to photograph the night sky.

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