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September 2008 Phenomena

For terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms. Day Phenomenon Hour 1 Venus is 5° 6' north of the Moon…

Phenomena, 2007: February

For terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms. Day Phenomenon Hour 1 Pallas, the second-largest asteroid…

Phenomena, 2007: March

For terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms. Day Phenomenon Hour 2 Saturn is 1° 1' south of the Moon.…

2013 National Book Critics Circle Awards

New for publishing year 2013 is the John Leonard Prize, established to recognize outstanding first books in any genre. This year's winner is Anthony Marra and his novel A Constellation…

Phenomena, 2005: May

MayFor terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms.DayPhenomenonHour1LAST QUARTER06001Neptune is 5° north of the Moon.15002Mars is 3° north of the Moon.15003Uranus is 3° north of the Moon.…

Phenomena, 2005: June

JuneFor terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms.DayPhenomenonHour3Mercury is in superior conjunction. 09005Jupiter appears to be motionless in the sky as it goes from retrograde to direct…

Phenomena, 2007: April

For terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms. Day Phenomenon Hour 1 Pluto appears to be motionless in the…

Phenomena, 2007: October

For terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms. Day Phenomenon Hour 2 Mars is 5° south of the Moon. 2000…

Phenomena, 2007: September

For terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms. Day Phenomenon Hour 3 Pallas, the second-largest asteroid…

Tombaugh, Clyde William

(Encyclopedia) Tombaugh, Clyde WilliamTombaugh, Clyde Williamtŏmˈbô [key], 1906–97, American astronomer, b. Streator, Ill. Although lacking formal training or a college degree, he was hired in 1929…