Backyard Astronomer - Delta College Public Radio

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6/14/21 - Heart of the Scorpion Jun 16, 2021

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June is when the constellation of Scorpius the Scorpion begins to emerge in the southeast. As twilight ends around 10:30pm, look low in the southeast for a bright reddish star – this is Antares, the heart of the Scorpion.

6/7/21 - The Northern Crown Jun 10, 2021

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During the month of June, about 90 minutes after sunset, look high in the east, almost overhead for a faint semi-circular pattern of stars. This is the constellation of Corona Borealis, the Northern Crown.

5/31/21 - The Harp Star Jun 02, 2021

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At the end of evening twilight, look about halfway up the northeast sky for a bright bluish star. This is Vega, and it’s another sign that summer is on its way.

5/24/21 - Super Flower Blood Moon May 25, 2021

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This year, the Full Flower Moon takes place on May 26 and coincides with several other lunar events on the same day.

5/17/21 - Sea of Serenity May 18, 2021

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As the moon becomes more illuminated, several dark round features will come into view. These are known as the Lunar Maria, the Latin word for "seas."

5/10/21 - Arc to Arcturus, Spike to Spica May 12, 2021

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Spring is when the Big Dipper climbs high into the north, making it an excellent guidepost in the sky.

5/3/21 - Meteors from Halley’s Comet May 01, 2021

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Twice each year the Earth crosses the orbit of Halley’s Comet. Each time we do, a meteor shower is created from the tiny flecks of ice and dust the comet leaves behind in its orbit.

4/26/21 - Splashes on the Moon Apr 28, 2021

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The week of April 26 begins with the Super Pink Moon. This is also the best time to look for the splashes of material emanating from craters called "rays".

4/19/21 - Lyrid Meteor Shower Apr 19, 2021

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After three months of what people call the meteor drought, the annual Lyrid meteor shower comes to a peak this week.

4/12/21 - The Horse and Rider Apr 13, 2021

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If you look high into the northeast after dark, you can find the seven bright stars of the Big Dipper. One of the most famous double stars in the sky is there, too.

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