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Posts by
Bruce McClure
Three Friday the 13ths in 2012. What are the odds?
Scary coincidence or super unlucky? Neither. Here's the story behind why 2012 has three Friday the 13ths.
July 13, 2012
Venus transit on June 5-6: Everything you need to know:
The Venus transit appeared as a small dark dot crossing sun's face for last time this century on June 5-6, 2012. Last transit of Venus in our lifetimes!
June 5, 2012
Tonight’s moon lies in direction of our galaxy’s center
The moon will rise late at night on May 8, 2012 in front of the constellation Sagittarius, whose pattern marks the direction toward our Milky Way's center.
May 8, 2012
Finding Comet Garradd in December 2011
Search for Comet Garradd before dawn and in the eastern sky, starting around the December solstice. Look for it with binoculars.
December 23, 2011
Moon facts at your fingertips
See below for a list of links to fun and useful facts about Earth's companion world. Learn these moon facts and impress your friends.
December 5, 2011
Dramatic Draconid meteor shower for October 8, 2011?
The prediction for October 8 Draconid meteor storm favors all of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. A bright moon will interfere.
October 8, 2011
Venus is the bright object up at dawn in May 2011
The amazingly bright object up before the sun in May 2011 is the planet Venus. Look east at early dawn before the sun comes up!
April 19, 2011
Flash of light brighter than Venus? Could be first solar sail to orbit Earth
Tonight, you might see a brilliant flash of light – brighter than the brightest stars. It could be NanoSail-D2, the first solar sail to orbit Earth. Here's how to see it.
February 7, 2011
