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Saturday, June 17, 2017

EarthSky News - June 17 - Slowest Sunsets

June 17
Slowest Sunsets

Slowest sunsets around solstices

Here's a natural phenomenon you might never have imagined. That is, the sun actually sets more slowly around the time of a solstice.

Saturn over New York City

Think you can’t see stars or planets from the city? Click here for 2 photos of Saturn over New York.

Tonight … Come to know the Summer Triangle

Coming to know the Summer Triangle, then seeing it again and again on summer nights, is a deep pleasure that adds to the enjoyment of this season.

Star of the week: Is Zubeneschamali green?

Although some scientists claim stars can’t look green, many stargazers will swear that Zubeneschamali proves otherwise.

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 … Come to know the Summer Triangle

It's a large asterism - or noticeable pattern of stars - consisting of 3 bright stars in 3 different constellations.

Saturn over New York City

Gowrishankar Lakshminarayanan caught Saturn on June 15, the day of its yearly opposition, when Earth passed between Saturn and the sun. Click here for a 2nd photo of Saturn over the city.

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Friday, June 16, 2017

EarthSky News - June 16 - Are Asteroids Hiding Among the Taurids?

June 16
Are Asteroids Hiding Among the Taurids?

Are asteroids hiding among the Taurids?

And, more to the point, are any asteroids that might be hidden in the Taurid meteor stream potentially hazardous to Earth?

Close and far moons

Peter Lowenstein in Zimbabwe contrasts the size of the May 27 waxing crescent moon, which was close to Earth, with the June 9 full moon, which was far from Earth.

Tonight … Half-lit last quarter moon

Although appearing half-illuminated, the last quarter moon carries that name because it's three-quarters of the way from one new moon to the next.

Friday FAQ: Does the North Star ever move?

It's a symbol for constancy, but, if you took its picture, you'd find that the North Star makes its own little circle around the sky's north pole every day.

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!

Close and far moons

A full moon farthest from Earth, superimposed on a young crescent moon closest to Earth. The size difference is proportionally similar to that of a U.S. quarter versus a U.S. nickel. Composite image via Peter Lowenstein.