June 18 - Slowest Sunsets

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The slowest sunsets happen around now    We're talking about the number of minutes it takes for the body of the sun to sink below your western horizon. Fastest at the equinoxes, slowest at the solstices. 3D view of Amazon rainforest canopy​​ A rainforest canopy can reach 15 to 20 stories high. It's an ecosystem unto itself. Now - to study drought effects - scientists have made the 1st 3D measurements of rainforest canopies in the Brazilian Amazon. See it! Young moon and Venus​ Over several days this weekend, the moon swept near the brightest planet, Venus, in the west after sunset. Thanks to all who contributed photos!  Tonight … Moon sweeping through Leo the Lion​ Spot the moon, 4 bright planets and 3 bright stars. Then use your mind's eye to imagine the ecliptic, or sun's path, crossing your night sky. All you need to know: June solstice​ The solstice happens this week. Longest day for the Northern Hemisphere. Shortest day for the Southern Hemisphere. Either way ... a good time to celebrate!

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See it! Young moon and Venus​ Moon and Venus – June 15 – by Richard Lopez in California. Click in for more photos.

Tonight … Moon sweeping through Leo the Lion​​ From across the globe, Regulus is the bright star near tonight's moon. Notice it lies at the tip of a backwards question mark pattern. This pattern - called The Sickle - marks the head and shoulders of Leo. Submit your photo to EarthSky here! Did a friend forward EarthSkyNews to you? Click here to get your own subscription!

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