The Moon makes a close approach to the gas giant Saturn on 12th August. Saturn rises at 8.52pm, followed closely by the Moon at 8.59pm. Use the above image as a guide. Astronomical images provided by SkySafari, a Simulation Curriculum Company, All rights reserved...
On the 9th March, there’s a beautiful view of the Moon and Mars appearing very close to one another in the constellation of Gemini. Mars is the red star-like object above the Moon. Use the above image as a guide. Astronomical images provided by SkySafari, a...
After the sun sets on February evenings, Venus will make a striking sight setting on the western horizon. On 16th February, Venus is at what is known as “greatest brilliance” and is the brightest it gets for the year. Through a telescope, Venus will appear as a...
Will you be trick and treating this Halloween? If you are, you’re in for treats of a cosmic kind. After the sun sets at 6.40pm, keep an eye out for Mercury which will be visible briefly on the western horizon. It will appear below brighter Venus. The two planets are...
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