Thursday, October 3, 2019

Oct 3 - Moon and Jupiter Tonight

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If you look outside this evening, you'll get a dazzling view of Jupiter in the moon's glare. Read more. Look along the sun's path, or ecliptic. Want your specific view? Try Stellarium Online.
Moon and Jupiter closest tonight
They are the 2 brightest objects in the night sky now, the moon and Jupiter! Watch for them. Read more.
Why leaves change color in the fall
The vivid yellows and oranges of autumn leaves are there throughout spring and summer, but hidden. Gorgeous photos in this post!
Listen to the sounds of Mars
Here are some of the noises picked up by NASA’s Insight spacecraft since it landed on Mars almost a year ago. Listen and read more.
EarthSky lunar calendars are back in stock

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Tonight and tomorrow … Watch for the moon and Jupiter
The moon and Jupiter are closest on Thursday evening, as seen from our vantage point in North America. By Friday evening, the moon will have moved away from Jupiter, pursuing its endless orbit eastward around Earth. Read more. Want your own specific view of the moon and Jupiter? Try Stellarium Online
Autumn in Vermont
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Our friend Abhijit Patil captured this image via drone from northeastern Vermont on September 29. He wrote: "The brilliance is back for the season!" Thank you, Abhijit! Click in to find his forecast for autumn color in the area. 
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