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Phenomena, 2005: December

DecemberFor terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms.DayPhenomenonHour1NEW MOON15004Mercury appears to be motionless in the sky as it moves toward its greatest elongation west of the Sun…

Phenomena, 2007: July

For terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms. Day Phenomenon Hour 2 Venus is 0° 8' south of Saturn…

Phenomena, 2007: June

For terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms. Day Phenomenon Hour 1 Antares, the brightest star in the…

Phenomena, 2006: March

For terms in boldface, see Astronomical Terms.DayPhenomenonHour1Mercury is 4° north of the Moon.02001Uranus is in conjunction with the Sun.11002Mercury appears to be motionless in the sky as…

Leonids Alert

In 2016 peak viewing occurs on Nov. 16 and the early hours of Nov. 17 Related Links Meteor Showers The Perseids The Universe Space Exploration External Links NASA Sky…

The Perseids Are Falling!

In 2016, search the skies on August 11–12 for the Perseid meteor showers The Perseid meteor showers reach their peak on Aug. 11, 2016. Related Links…

Brewer's: Hyades

(3 syl.). Seven nymphs placed among the stars, in the constellation Taurus, which threaten rain when they rise with the sun. The fable is that they wept the death of their brother Hyas so…

Brewer's: Bootes

(Bo-o'-tees ), or the ox-driver, a constellation. According to ancient mythology, Boötes invented the plough, to which he yoked two oxen, and at death, being taken to heaven with his…

Brewer's: Virgin

One of the constellations. (August 23rd to September 23rd.) Astræa, goddess of justice, was the last of the deities to quit our earth, and when she returned to heaven became the…

The Universe

The Age and Composition of the Universe The Big Bang: Origin of the Universe Birth and Death of a Star The Constellations The 88 Recognized Constellations Theories of the Universe Theories of…