EarthSky News - June 16 - Are Asteroids Hiding Among the Taurids?

June 16 Are Asteroids Hiding Among the Taurids? by:

Are asteroids hiding among the Taurids? And, more to the point, are any asteroids that might be hidden in the Taurid meteor stream potentially hazardous to Earth? Close and far moons Peter Lowenstein in Zimbabwe contrasts the size of the May 27 waxing crescent moon, which was close to Earth, with the June 9 full moon, which was far from Earth. Tonight … Half-lit last quarter moon Although appearing half-illuminated, the last quarter moon carries that name because it's three-quarters of the way from one new moon to the next.  Friday FAQ:  Does the North Star ever move? It's a symbol for constancy, but, if you took its picture, you'd find that the North Star makes its own little circle around the sky's north pole every day.

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Close and far moons A full moon farthest from Earth, superimposed on a young crescent moon closest to Earth. The size difference is proportionally similar to that of a U.S. quarter versus a U.S. nickel. Composite image via Peter Lowenstein.

Tonight … Half-lit last quarter moon Watch for it from around midnight until around noon tomorrow. Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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