Thursday, July 6, 2017

EarthSky News - July 6 - Montana Earthquake, Moon and Saturn

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Earthquake rocks Montana early Thursday

The 5.8-magnitude earthquake in western Montana took place just after midnight, local time. It woke people up near the epicenter and was felt throughout the region. Expect aftershocks.

Tonight … Moon closest to Saturn
Want to identify Saturn, jewel of our solar system? Tonight is a great night for it, because this planet is near the moon. The star Antares is also nearby.
Jupiter at east quadrature July 6
It's a hallmark of Jupiter's appearance in our sky. At eastern quadrature, Jupiter is highest in the sky around 6 p.m. local time.
Northern Cross: Backbone of the Milky Way
On summer evenings, look for this star pattern in the east, sideways to the horizon.
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Tonight … Moon closest to Saturn
Saturn is the golden "star" near the moon Thursday evening.
A day at the beach
A July 4 day at the beach - with rainbow clouds, aka iridescent clouds - overhead. Photo by Joan Helle-Fasolo at Ship Bottom, New Jersey.
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