Been outside at midnight lately? There's something you really need to see. Jupiter is approaching Earth for the closest encounter between the two planets in more than a decade—and it is dazzling. The night of closest approach is Sept. 20-21st. This is also called "the night of opposition" because Jupiter will be opposite the sun, rising at sunset and soaring overhead at midnight. Among all denizens of the midnight sky, only the Moon itself will be brighter. Read More...

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Every year, stargazers are treated to a good show of meteors during August as the annual Perseid Meteor shower delights us. This year, the meteor shower (also known as shooting stars) are expected to be at least average. Read More...

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The longest solar eclipse of the century is going to take place this week. Unfortunately, for most 4th Day Alliance members, we won’t be able to see it. The following information was taken from the NASA website dedicated to solar eclipses: Read More...

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As the moon makes its monthly circuit around the sky it often passes in front of stars, blotting them out for as much as an hour or so. Such an occultation can be a startling spectacle, especially if the star is bright. The star appears to creep up to the moon's limb, hang on the edge for a minute or two, and then, without warning, wink out. Later it flashes back into view just as suddenly on the moon's other side. Read More...

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Now is a great opportunity for you to see a comet in the night sky. You should be able to see Comet Lulin tonight. This is simply another comet that is flying through our solar system.  There are literally thousands of them out there.  For a creationist perspective on the origin of comets, please see this website... Read More...

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