Gianluca Masi wrote: "I have been thinking for decades about seeing and hopefully imaging all 8 planets of our solar system in 1 night, from sunset to dawn. And I did it, in a very special way: I imaged all of them from Rome, above the amazing monuments of the Eternal City." Read more and see photos.
View larger. | As the night fell on August 28, Gianluca Masi caught Venus and Jupiter shining above the Great Synagogue of Rome, at sunset. As this night progressed, he caught all 8 planets.
Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars still arc across our evening sky. They're not as dramatic as last month, because Earth has moved ahead of Mars in orbit, causing Mars to dim. But they're still beautiful, especially if, when you see them, you recall you're looking edgewise into the plane of our solar system. Read more.
What you're smelling is called petrichor – a pleasant, earthy scent that accompanies a storm's first raindrops. A weather expert explains where it comes from. Read more.
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