To the seasons of life
5 degrees. 32 minutes on March 12th 2025…
Can see without a telescope, binoculars recommended. Low in the western horizon.
The planet parade continues into February .
February is a fantastic month for stargazing, with a planet parade happening! Here are some tips to help you make the most of it:
When to Watch:
* Early February: The planet parade is happening from February 1st to 9th. This is your prime time to see multiple planets lined up.
* Throughout February: While the main parade is early in the month, February offers other great stargazing opportunities, including the Full Snow Moon on February 12th and Venus at its brightest on February 16th.
What to Look For:
* Planet Parade: During the first week of February, you’ll have a chance to see six planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune) aligned in the sky.
* Moon and Planet Pairings: Keep an eye out for the Moon passing close to different planets throughout the month. These pairings make for beautiful sights.
* Venus: Venus will be particularly bright this month, reaching its peak brightness on February 16th.
Tips for Viewing:
* Find a Dark Spot: The less light pollution, the better. Try to get away from city lights if possible.
* Check the Weather: Clear skies are essential for stargazing. Check the forecast before you head out.
* Use Binoculars or a Telescope: While some planets are visible to the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope will enhance your viewing experience and allow you to see fainter objects.
* Be Patient: It takes time for your eyes to adjust to the darkness, so be patient and allow yourself time to take in the night sky.
* Use a Sky Chart or App: A sky chart or stargazing app can help you identify planets and other celestial objects.
* Dress Warmly: February nights can be cold, so dress in layers to stay comfortable.
Specific Dates to Note:
* February 1st: The crescent moon will be close to Venus and Saturn.
* February 5th: The moon will be near Uranus.
* February 6th: The moon will be close to Jupiter.
* February 9th: The moon will be near Mars.
* February 12th: The Full Snow Moon will be visible.
* February 16th: Venus will be at its brightest.
Remember to check online resources or stargazing apps for the most up-to-date information on celestial events and their visibility in your location.
Enjoy the show!
Enjoy it for you and yours…K
The planet parade continues into 2025 conjunctions of interest and partial eclipse on the 29th. Mars is up to something on Valentine’s Day.
Observing conditions are not under our control. Please take the time to plan according to prognostications from authorities.
Things you can do under a wolf Moon.
Number one
Howl (think of Sir Anthony Hopkins who is now without a roof in Los Angeles or a home I guess.)
Think of the planetary alignment at this point. And how lucky we were that some of those big planets shielded us from the asteroid showers for a long time. Particularly, Jupiter and Saturn protected us from the asteroid belt. Now and as of January 21st they will all be lined up which means that they might not be protecting us from as many asteroids as they have before. However, the sky is falling is an ongoing event and thankfully we have early warning in most instances because of the science and technology sector.
Canadian astronaut to be in the Artemis flight mission. Diversity is part of the goal. The four-person crew will include one person of color, a woman and a Canadian.
Good luck…
Sources are saying that the sun is at solar maximum r. And will continue maybe even in the 2026. The 11-year cycle seems to be not to the minute. Look for more magnetic storms particles going by the Earth, producing Aurora Borealis light effects that you might enjoy.
Stars do more than twinkle they produced elements in the furnace of fusion and according to the second law of thermal Dynamics heat goes to cold chaos to order.
So, as SH says you are elemental Watson. (Paraphrase). Have fun you Atoms.
Visible September
Between now and the end of September 2024 there will be an outburst resulting in a supernova event from a two-star system and that will be visible at night. Looking towards Hercules. Find the instructions in the link above.
Did you get some viewing of the electro magnetic storm activity as it sent particles past the earth lately?
Thanks Governments and agencies for the exploration and science that will enable us to come to better understanding and coping with our environment and its levers.
Hey Merit what do you say?
Kevin Griffiths
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