EarthSky News - June 29 - Moon and Jupiter Next Few Evenings

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Tonight … Moon approaching Jupiter You can’t miss them Thursday evening, given a clear sky! And they'll be even closer Friday evening. Why do quasars twinkle? Is it just a coincidence that some twinkling quasars are close on the sky's dome to hot, bright stars? New research suggests a connection and an explanation for a 30-year-old mystery. Asteroid Day 2017 is June 30 There are hundreds of planned events, from films and concerts to panels with engineers, scientists and astronauts. Click here for more info and links. Rainbow reflected at sunset     Click here to check out an amazing image by master sky photographer Göran Strand in Sweden. Or ... look below!

EarthSky Lunar Calendars are on sale 50% OFF A unique and beautiful poster-sized calendar. Keep up with all phases of the moon every night of the year. Only about 100 left in stock, get them while you can!

Tonight … Moon approaching Jupiter Do you have binoculars? Try searching for the star Zavijava (Beta Virginis) in the same binocular field as the moon.

Rainbow reflected at sunset To capture an image like this one, where the sky rainbow and reflected rainbow in the water make a perfect circle, your timing has to be perfect. Image via Fotograf Göran Strand. Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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