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Weekly Space Hangout – January 3, 2014: Quadrantids & What’s Coming in 2014

3 Jan , 2014 by Fraser Cain Video

Host: Fraser Cain Guests: Emily Lakdawalla, David Dickinson, Jason Major, Brian Koberlein, Brian Wang

Ultra-Thin “Young” Crescent Moon Sighted from U.S. Southwest

3 Jan , 2014 by David Dickinson

Earlier this week, Universe Today challenged North American readers to spot the slender, exceptionally “young” crescent Moon on the evening of New Year’s Day. Three visual athletes based in Arizona took up the challenge on Wednesday evening, with amazing results. Mike Weasner, Rob Sparks and Jim Cadien managed to spot the razor thin crescent Moon […]

Now is a Great Time to Try Seeing Venus in the Daytime Sky

3 Dec , 2013 by David Dickinson

Here’s a feat of visual athletics to amaze your friends with this week. During your daily routine, you may have noticed the daytime Moon hanging against the azure blue sky. But did you know that, with careful practice and a little planning, you can see Venus in the broad daylight as well? This week offers […]

Astrophotos: Crescent Moon, Mercury and Venus Together in the Sky

11 Jun , 2013 by Nancy Atkinson

Last night (June 10, 2013) the two innermost worlds of our Solar System visible were joined by a very slender waxing crescent Moon, just over two days after New phase (see our preview of the event here). Several of our readers managed to capture this beautiful twilight triple conjunction. Our lead image is from Adrian […]

Catch the Moon pairing with Mercury & Venus Tonight

10 Jun , 2013 by David Dickinson

If you’ve never seen Mercury, this week is a great time to try. Over the past few weeks, observers worldwide have been following the outstanding tight triple conjunction of Mercury, Venus and Jupiter low to the west at dusk. Jupiter has exited the evening sky, headed for conjunction with the Sun on June 19th. I […]

Astrophotos: Christmas Crescent Moon from Around the World

26 Dec , 2011 by Nancy Atkinson

[/caption] A beautiful crescent Moon graced the morning and evening skies over the past holiday weekend, and skywatchers around the world were out with with their cameras! Above, Suraky from British Columbia, Canada took this lovely image of the waning sliver of the Moon from his bedroom window. “The Moon was lit by Earthshine on […]

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