March 13 - Small Asteroid to Sweep Close

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Small asteroid to sweep closer than moon's distance The house-sized asteroid - designated 2019 EA2  - will pass safely by our planet on the night of March 21-22. Read more. Today in science: Tau Boötis' pole flip Tau Boötis was the 1st star other than our sun seen to undergo a magnetic reversal. This post includes 2 great videos about our sun's pole flips. Read more. Today in science: Uranus discovered by accident William Herschel spotted Uranus in 1781 during a routine survey of the stars. It was the 1st new planet found since ancient times. Read more.

Thanks, everybody, for a great 2019 crowd-funder. You are appreciated, and we love you!

Tonight ... Moon and Winter Circle These next several evenings, the waxing moon is moving inside the Winter Circle - sometimes called the Winter Hexagon - a large circular or hexagonal pattern of 6 bright stars. Read more.

A sign of spring View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Dennis Chabot in Rehoboth, Massachusetts captured this bluebird on his suet feeder on Monday. Although our Northern Hemisphere spring equinox is a week away, Dennis said, “With all the snow on the ground this is a good sign. Spring is on its way!”  Submit your photo to EarthSky here! Did a friend forward EarthSkyNews to you? Click here to get your own subscription!

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