Tag: Planet observations
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Starwatch: Jupiter Dominates the Night Sky During 2026’s Close Approach
Jupiter Shines in 2026: A Rare Close Approach This week, astronomy enthusiasts around the world have a front-row seat to one of the most predictable, awe-inspiring sky events of the year: Jupiter’s close approach to Earth in 2026. As the solar system’s largest planet, Jupiter dominates the night sky when it comes so close that…
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October 2025 Full Moon: Hunter’s Moon at Perigee
Overview: October’s Hunter’s Moon and the allure of a near-perigee full Moon Long before digital clocks and calendars, farmers in North America tracked the sky to guide the seasons. The full Moon marked critical points in their year, with each month named after the season’s tasks. In October, the full Moon earned the name “hunter’s…