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Black Moon To Darken Skies As Year Ends: Here's When To Watch Black Moon To Darken Skies As Year Ends: Here's When To Watch
Black Moon To Darken Skies As Year Ends: Here's When To Watch Stargazers are in for a rare celestial treat as a Black Moon graces the skies, offering perfect conditions for night-sky observation.  This event occurs when two new moons fall within a single calendar month, with the second earning the “Black Moon” designation. The phenomenon will take place on Monday, Dec. 30, enhancing the darkness of the night sky as the moon becomes invisible during its new phase.  The best time to enjoy this darker sky is anytime after sunset, when the sky is fully dark.  With no lunar light, stars, constellations, and planets will shine more vividly,…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Celestial Event Has Skywatchers In Awe Celestial Event Has Skywatchers In Awe
Celestial Event Has Skywatchers In Awe Stargazers are being treated to a once-in-a-lifetime event this month — make that 1,000 lifetimes.  Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS made a guest appearance in the night sky as it came within 44 million miles of our homeworld last week, and it is dazzling astronomers and novice skywatchers alike.  Stargazers got their best view of the comet on Tuesday, Oct. 15, but it will remain visible with the unaided eye through the end of the month as it rises higher and higher in the night sky until it is gone, according to NASA.  The comet won't make another pass of Earth for another 80,…

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by Josh Lanier
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Here's When To Watch Most Popular Meteor Show Of Year Here's When To Watch Most Popular Meteor Show Of Year
Here's When To Watch Most Popular Meteor Show Of Year The best meteor shower of the year is about to peak. The Perseid meteor shower, marked by swift and bright streaks, frequently leaves long "wakes" of light and color behind as it moves through Earth's atmosphere, according to NASA.  The most significant activity is expected to occur on the night of Sunday, Aug. 11, into the early morning hours of Monday, Aug. 12, and possibly Tuesday, Aug. 13. Perseids are best viewed in the Northern Hemisphere during the pre-dawn hours, though meteors from this shower can be seen as early as 10 p.m. NASA says. EarthSky.com says that "the best t…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Best Chance To See Jupiter In 59 Years Best Chance To See Jupiter In 59 Years
Best Chance To See Jupiter In 59 Years If you've never seen Jupiter, you'll get your best chance in 59 years Monday night, Sept. 26, officials say. With a good set of binoculars, the giant planet should be the second brightest image in the sky after the moon for several nights, NASA said on its blog. Stargazers can expect excellent views of Jupiter the entire night Monday when the giant planet reaches opposition, NASA said. From the viewpoint of Earth’s surface, opposition happens when an astronomical object rises in the east as the Sun sets in the west, placing the object and the Sun on opposite sides of Earth. Jupiter’s oppo…

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by Jon Craig