Tag: sky this week
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The Sky This Week: February Begins with a Full Moon (Jan 30–Feb 6)
Overview: A Bright Start to February This week’s sky calendar offers a vivid start to February, with the Moon’s close encounter with Jupiter and a Full Moon opening the new month. Amateur astronomers and casual skywatchers alike can enjoy a string of easy-to-see sights from the comfort of a dark site or a clear backyard.…
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The Sky This Week: January 30–February 6 — February Opens with a Full Moon
Overview As the calendar turns from January to February, the night sky offers a string of engaging celestial events. The week of January 30 through February 6 features one of the month’s most anticipated sights: a Full Moon kick-starting February. Additionally, the Moon will drift past bright planets, providing ideal backdrops for backyard observers after…
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Saturn Nebula Shines Tonight: NGC 7009 in View
This Week’s Sky Highlight: The Saturn Nebula (NGC 7009) Looking for a captivating celestial ghost this autumn? The Saturn Nebula, officially known as NGC 7009, is the standout sky event for observers this week. Despite its name, this object is a planetary nebula—a dying star’s colorful farewell, not a distant planet. Its ghostly appearance, with…