Tag: astronomy observing
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When is Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Closest to Earth Tonight? A Practical Guide
Understanding 3I/ATLAS and its Earth Approach Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is one of the few objects known to originate from outside our solar system. Unlike comets that loop around the Sun, 3I/ATLAS travels through our neighborhood on a hyperbolic trajectory, making a brief pass through the inner solar system before continuing its journey into interstellar space.…
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Saturn’s Rings Disappear Illusion on Nov. 23: How to Catch the Edge-On Trick
What you’ll see on November 23 Planetary observers will get a rare chance to witness an optical illusion when Saturn’s iconic rings appear to disappear. On the night of November 23, the rings will align edge-on with the planet’s equator, making them seem almost invisible through a modest telescope. This is not a dramatic planetary…
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Sky Matters: Orionid Meteor Shower and Saturn Visibility in October
Skywatching in October: Orionids, Saturn, and a Moon That Plays Along October offers a rich lineup for observers, with the Orionid meteor shower peaking mid-month and opportunities to glimpse the ringed planet Saturn late in the month. Each component—the meteor shower, a late-summerish Moon dip, and Saturn’s steady presence in the night sky—creates easy entry…