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Jupiter & Mercury Morning Conjunction
Before sunrise on Tuesday, June 4th Jupiter and Mercury will have a very close pairing low in the SE sky in the constellation Taurus. You'll need an unobstructed view of the SE sky and want to look about 30 to 45 minutes before sunrise. Binoculars would also help make for a great view. Additionally, on … Continue reading Jupiter & Mercury Morning Conjunction
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June Solstice
June Solstice
The summer solstice occurs Thu, Jun 20, 2024, 3:50 PM Central Daylight Time when the sun's zenith is at its furthest point from the equator. On the June solstice, it reaches its northernmost point. When this occurs the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Full Moon
Full Moon
A full moon is opposite the sun in its orbit around Earth. Its sunlit side is entirely visible from Earth. The moon appears full to the eye for two to three nights. However, astronomers regard the moon as full at a precisely defined instant, when the moon is exactly 180 degrees opposite the sun in … Continue reading Full Moon
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Dawn Photo Op – Jupiter, Crescent Moon, Mars, M45 & The Hyades
On the mornings of July 2nd and 3rd looking East before sunrise there is a great opportunity to photograph the crescent Moon, Jupiter, Mars, and the open clusters M45 , The Pleiades and the Hyades in Taurus.