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Posts by
Bruce McClure
Half-lit last quarter moon on June 17
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.
June 16, 2017
2017’s smallest full moon on June 9
June 9, 2017 brings the farthest full moon - and hence the smallest full moon - of the year. We've heard it called the micro-moon or mini-moon. Saturn is nearby.
June 9, 2017
Moon in Libra on June 6
It's a great night to identify Libra’s two modestly-bright stars, Zubenelgenubi and Zubeneschamali. Their names rhyme with Obi-Wan-Kenobi of Star Wars.
June 6, 2017
Moon, Jupiter, Spica on June 4
Spica - Virgo's brightest star - will appear faint in the moon's glare this evening. Jupiter will be blazing brightly nearby.
June 4, 2017
Find the Little Dipper
The Big Dipper is easy to find. But the Little Dipper isn't. How to find the Little Dipper using the Big Dipper as a guide.
June 4, 2017
Moon and Jupiter on June 3
They're the 2 brightest objects in the evening sky - the moon and Jupiter - close together Saturday night!
June 3, 2017
This weekend a great time to see Venus
Venus will be 46 degrees west of the sun on Saturday morning, June 3, 2017. That's about as far from the sun on our sky's dome as it can be.
June 2, 2017
Moon, Gemini stars, Procyon on May 28
Watch for these stars near the moon Sunday evening, and learn how our view of the sky changes from point to point on Earth's surface.
May 28, 2017
Best time to see Saturn is near!
We'll pass between Saturn and the sun on June 15. Tonight - or any night soon - watch for it in the vicinity of the red star Antares.
May 27, 2017
Will you see the young moon and Mars?
And will people in the Americas see the young moon? That's a key question to many because this young moon sighting marks the beginning of Ramadan in Muslim culture.
May 26, 2017
