September Podcast: Explore the Summer Triangle
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Daylight hours are getting shorter in the Northern Hemisphere, which means the hours for stargazing are getting longer throughout September! So stream or download this month’s Sky Tour astronomy podcast for lots of great tips on what you can see this month in the evening sky. The post September Podcast: Explore the Summer Triangle…
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September Podcast: Explore the Summer Triangle
https://skyandtelescope.org/observing/sky-tour-podcast-september-2023/
Daylight hours are getting shorter in the Northern Hemisphere, which means the hours for stargazing are getting longer throughout September! So stream or download this month’s Sky Tour astronomy podcast for lots of great tips on what you can see this month in the evening sky. The post September Podcast: Explore the Summer Triangle…
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New Comet Nishimura May Become Naked-Eye Bright
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Comet Nishimura is quickly brightening in the morning sky and may be faintly visible with the naked eye next month. And on August 24th observers in North America will be treated to an occultation of Antares. The post…
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How Rare Is a Solar Eclipse?
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There are two solar eclipses every year — so why are they so rare? The post How Rare Is a Solar Eclipse? appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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August: Blue Moon and Perfect Perseids
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Many skywatchers look forward to seeing the Perseid meteors every August, and this month’s Sky Tour episode why they’ll be especially good this year. You’ll also learn what's so special about the full Moon that falls on the night of August 30–31. The post August: Blue Moon and Perfect Perseids appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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Find a Horizon and Savor the Bending of Light
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The full Strawberry Moon on June 3rd invites us to experience the refractive power of Earth's atmosphere. The post Find a Horizon and Savor the Bending of Light appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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June: Solstice Nights & Summer Sights
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June offers the shortest nights of the year for stargazers in the Northern Hemisphere. So count on our monthly Sky Tour podcast to help you get the most out your casual stargazing. It’s a fun and informative way to introduce yourself to the nighttime sky! The post June: Solstice Nights & Summer Sights appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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May: Leo is King in Late Spring
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This month’s episode takes you on a guided tour of the key stars and planets that you’ll see on May evenings — a fun and informative way to introduce yourself to the nighttime sky! The post May: Leo is King in Late Spring appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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Meet Elnath in the Horn of the Bull
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Elnath, the bright, blue-white star that marks one of the horns of Taurus, is a peculiar star in its own right. The post Meet Elnath in the Horn of the Bull appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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March: The Winter Hexagon
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As the Northern Hemisphere edges toward the March equinox and beyond, stargazers have an abundance of brilliant stars overhead as darkness falls. Anchoring the celestial parade is Orion, the Hunter. Download or listen to this month’s Sky Tour to learn about — and how to spot — the Winter Hexagon of big, beautiful winter stars. The post March: The Winter…
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Catch Birth Flickers of Budding Suns in Orion
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Three flickering stars in Orion offer insight into what life looks like before the main sequence. The post Catch Birth Flickers of Budding Suns in Orion appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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Understanding the Tails of Comet ZTF (C/2022 E3)
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We explore Comet ZTF's remarkable trio of tails and share the latest news and photos. The post Understanding the Tails of Comet ZTF (C/2022 E3) appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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February: Winterʼs Dazzling Stars
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February 4th marks the midway point between Decemberʼs solstice and the March equinox. Celebrate that celestial milestone by getting outside to gaze in awe at the amazing array of bright stars youʼll find overhead on February evenings. The post February: Winterʼs Dazzling Stars appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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See the Comet ZTF (C/2022 E3)!
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Forget the hype and go outside to enjoy the real thing — a relatively bright comet you can see in binoculars from a dark sky. The post See the Comet ZTF (C/2022 E3)! appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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Circumpolar Comet ZTF (C/2022 E3) is Here!
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Forget the hype and go outside to enjoy the real thing — a relatively bright comet you can see in binoculars from a dark sky. The post Circumpolar Comet ZTF (C/2022 E3) is Here! appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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Meet Mirfak, the Supergiant of Perseus
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Mirfak, the brightest star in the constellation Perseus, is a yellow supergiant star with an uncertain fate. The post Meet Mirfak, the Supergiant of Perseus appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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January: Goodbye, Saturn (Hello, Venus)
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For those well north of the equator, January’s long nights provide lots of time to enjoy the starry sky — and the stars of winter are spectacular! This month’s celestial highlights include a close pass of Saturn and Venus, a strong meteor shower, and much more. Our fun and factual Sky Tour podcast provides all the details. The post January:…
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Getting Started with Your New Telescope
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How to start out right with a new telescope — a guide to what you need to know, how to set it up, and things you can start finding with it in tonight's sky. The post Getting Started with Your New Telescope appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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All Eight Planets Line Up ... Again!
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Echoing summer's great arc of planets at dawn, winter presents the full octet again, this time splayed across the evening sky. The post All Eight Planets Line Up ... Again! appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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All Eight Planets Line Up ... Again!
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Echoing summer's great arc of planets at dawn, winter presents the full octet again, this time splayed across the evening sky. The post All Eight Planets Line Up ... Again! appeared first on Sky & Telescope .
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