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Posts by
Bruce McClure
Moon, Jupiter, Saturn in late June
On the last nights of June 2021, watch for three worlds in space: the moon, Jupiter, Saturn. They'll be up from late night to dawn.
June 25, 2021
June full moon mimics December sun
Why the June full moon will take the same path across the night sky that the December sun travels in daytime. Also, a word about the upcoming Blue Moon.
June 23, 2021
Moon and Antares on June 22
On June 22, watch for the waxing gibbous moon and Antares, a bright red star. Look near Antares for the graceful curved tail of its constellation, Scorpius.
June 22, 2021
Sun enters Gemini on June 21
The sun enters Gemini on June 21, 2021, at about 15 UTC. We mean the constellation - not the astrological "sign" - of the zodiac.
June 20, 2021
Summer solstice tale of 2 cities
On the June solstice, the sun will set at the same time in New York City and St. Augustine, Florida. But New York will have an hour more of daylight. Why?
June 19, 2021
Moon and Spica June 18, 19, 20
On June 18, 19 and 20, 2021 - as sunset closes the curtain on day, and the darkening sky reveals a myriad of far-off suns - look for the moon and Spica.
June 18, 2021
Moon sweeps near Regulus June 15 and 16
Regulus is the brightest star in the constellation Leo the Lion. The moon sweeps near it on June 15 and 16, 2021.
June 15, 2021
Young moon, Venus, Mars after sunset mid-June
These next several evenings - June 11, 12 and 13, 2021 - watch for the young moon to return to the evening sky. As viewed from North America, the slender crescent pairs up with Venus on June 11 and Mars on June 13. Enjoy!
June 11, 2021
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.
June 4, 2021
Use the moon to find Jupiter and Saturn in late May and early June
In late May and early June 2021, use the moon to find Jupiter and Saturn.
May 31, 2021
