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Post by Kimby on Aug 19, 2013 21:16:06 GMT
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Post by Kimby on Aug 19, 2013 21:18:28 GMT
My 2nd night of Perseid viewing was much like the first. One lackluster shooter in a half hour, during which time I was "promised" 30-50 shooting stars. BUT, I did see a small owl glide soundlessly overhead, just 10 or 15 feet above my prone body, and that's a first. Made climbing up on the roof worthwhile.
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Post by bixaorellana on Aug 20, 2013 4:16:51 GMT
don't know if you'll be able to see the image, though. Kimby, remember: you gotta watch your S. Go here & read #s 4, 5, & 6 (each covers a different browser) to see how to make a facebook pic appear in anyport. The owl would definitely have been worth it ~~ rather a blessing, really.
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Post by Kimby on Aug 20, 2013 20:56:15 GMT
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Post by bixaorellana on Aug 20, 2013 21:22:30 GMT
Ahhh ~~ I just opened the thread to post this article, which says in part "Technically, a Blue Moon is the third full moon in a four-full-moon season. However, a 1946 article in "Sky & Telescope" magazine mistakenly defined it as the second full moon in a single month (since most months have only one full moon), and the definition stuck." www.mnn.com/earth-matters/space/stories/tonights-blue-moon-has-many-names
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Post by Kimby on Oct 18, 2013 17:07:39 GMT
Space Weather News for Oct. 18, 2013 spaceweather.comFAINT LUNAR ECLIPSE: On the night of Oct. 18th, the full Hunter's Moon will pass through the outskirts of Earth's shadow, producing a faint "penumbral" lunar eclipse. This is much less dramatic than a total lunar eclipse; nevertheless it should be easily visible to the naked eye as a dusky shading in the southern half of the Moon. The zone of visibility stretches from the eastern half of North America across Europe and Africa to western parts of Asia. Check spaceweather.com for maps and details.
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Post by Kimby on Oct 18, 2013 22:34:31 GMT
The Orionid meteor shower is an annual occurrence in mid autumn. The meteors are associated with Halley’s Comet and can put on quite a show, with as many as 50-70 sightings per hour. It will be located between the Orion and Gemini constellations, and is happening this weekend. The full moon and city lights may wash out your ability to see many of the meteors at its peak, so if possible, try to find a dark, rural location from which to view the show! There will also be a live webcast on the 20th, courtesy of the Slooh Space Camera. More info: bit.ly/16l8H90
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Post by Kimby on Nov 2, 2013 17:54:53 GMT
Space Weather News for Nov. 2, 2013 spaceweather.comSOLAR ECLIPSE: Early Sunday morning, Nov. 3rd, sky watchers along the east coast of North America might notice something missing--a piece of the sun. A partial solar eclipse will be underway at sunrise. In the United States, visibility stretches all the way from Maine to the southern tip of Florida. Later, the Moon will cover the entire sun producing a total eclipse over parts of the Atlantic Ocean and Africa. Visit spaceweather.com for observing tips and more information.
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Post by Kimby on Dec 13, 2013 0:30:35 GMT
Space Weather News for Dec. 12, 2013 spaceweather.comGEMINID METEOR SHOWER: Earth is entering a stream of debris from "rock comet" 3200 Phaethon, source of the annual Geminid meteor shower. Last night, NASA cameras recorded more than a dozen fireballs over the USA. Geminid activity should remain relatively high for the next three or four nights, with a peak expected on Dec. 13-14. Check spaceweather.com for more information and observing tips.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2013 4:28:38 GMT
Shooting stars this time of year calls to mind a very special memory for me.
I'm hoping to see some spectacular sky views while out on Long Island next week.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2013 21:06:31 GMT
The rising moon last nite was soooo gorgeous. Pity I won't be able to see the true full moon tonite as it is way too overcast here.
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Post by bixaorellana on Mar 14, 2014 15:50:00 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2014 23:45:42 GMT
The VERNAL EQUINOX will occur at 11:57 a.m 3/20 CST.
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Apr 16, 2014 12:31:49 GMT
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Post by Kimby on Apr 16, 2014 12:31:49 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2014 16:48:50 GMT
Mars is supposed to be super visible at the moment since it only gets this close to us once every 25 months. Yesterday they were saying that it could be seen slightly above the moon. Of course in Paris I have no hope of seeing anything with all of the light pollution.
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Apr 17, 2014 13:18:51 GMT
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Post by Kimby on Apr 17, 2014 13:18:51 GMT
Meteor shower heads-up.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2014 10:03:30 GMT
Yes, the Lyrid meteor showers will take place at the pre-dawn hours of April 22-23.
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Post by Kimby on Apr 22, 2014 17:13:27 GMT
More info on the EARTH DAY METEOR SHOWER: Earth is passing through a stream of debris from ancient Comet Thatcher, source of the annual Lyrid meteor shower. According to radar data, the shower is peaking today with meteor rates as high as 15 per hour. Check spaceweather.com for more information.
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Post by Kimby on Apr 27, 2014 22:36:52 GMT
Ring of Fire solar eclipse on April 29th at 0517 UTC. It's only going to be visible to Antarctica and Australia, but the whole event will be streamed live here: bit.ly/1fiRmYD
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May 3, 2014 20:18:42 GMT
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Post by Kimby on May 3, 2014 20:18:42 GMT
METEOR WATCH: Earth is entering a stream of debris from Halley's Comet, source of the annual eta Aquarid meteor shower. Forecasters expect the shower to peak on the night of May 5-6 with as many as 60 meteors per hour in the southern hemisphere and half that number in the north. Check spaceweather.com for more information and observing tips.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2014 10:38:19 GMT
I'll get my umbrella out!
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May 23, 2014 18:13:56 GMT
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Post by Kimby on May 23, 2014 18:13:56 GMT
ANOTHER METEOR ALERT: This weekend, Earth will pass through a stream of debris from Comet 209P/LINEAR. If forecasters are correct, the encounter could produce an outburst of bright meteors numbering more than 200 per hour. Most models agree that peak rates should occur between the hours of 0600 UT and 0800 UT (2 a.m. and 4 a.m. EDT) on Saturday morning, May 24th, a time frame that favors observers in North America. It is worth noting, however, that Earth has never encountered this stream of debris before, so forecasters cannot be certain of their predictions. The display could be a complete dud, a fantastic "meteor storm," or anything in between. Visit spaceweather.com for full coverage.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2014 10:13:27 GMT
SUMMER SOLSTICE At @ 6:20 EDT
Happy Summer y'all, enjoy the longest day of the year!!
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Post by lagatta on Jun 21, 2014 18:30:00 GMT
Happy summer solstice to all (in the Northern Hemispere). Happy winter solstice to our friends in South Africa, Australia and elsewhere austral. (your days will start to get longer). We had a friend in Chile, but haven't heard from here in a while. Here, the Summer Solstice is National Aboriginal Day (or as the cultural association I'm working for these days says, National Aboriginal Peoples' Day, as there are many Indigenous peoples). I'm heading to a ceremony soon, with a short festive parade, dancers, singers and giant puppets. www.nativelynx.qc.ca/en/national-aboriginal-peoples-day/After, I'm meeting a few friends for a Solstice party. (they happen to be all women, but it is not some kind of radical feminist statement; men were invited too, but all happened to be out of town for our "Fête nationale du Québec" long weekend). I made a salad of small shrimp from the Gulf of St-Lawrence. Voilà l'été!
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Post by questa on Jun 22, 2014 0:28:17 GMT
Yay, the sun is coming back! I dislike winter and although by next February I will be over the summer's heat, I welcome our winter solstice. I think of it as turning a bend and now the south is getting the sun back. A friend and I used to celebrate by having a party and giving our guests dried or glazed pineapple rings. We all would wear sun hats and play beach music.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2014 17:19:07 GMT
Full moon tomorrow. I read somewhere that it is supposed to be one the biggest looking moons of the year (always an optical illusion, though).
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Post by Kimby on Aug 1, 2014 16:12:39 GMT
Perseids are coming up again, but will peak during another Super Moon full moon. So start scanning the night skies NOW for the earliest meteors.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2014 6:40:40 GMT
They keep saying that it is a 3-day episode here, but it is lost on us urban folk.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2014 11:26:46 GMT
Same here. Kimby, are you where they can be seen? (I'm out of touch as to your whereabouts these days).
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Aug 3, 2014 12:54:09 GMT
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Post by Kimby on Aug 3, 2014 12:54:09 GMT
I always thought that it lasted around 5 days with a peak around the 12th. But I just heard that some shooters are being seen already.
We are heading for the hills today (lake actually) and will have full dark and a front row seat from our bed next to a large window. (Might take bedding out and lie on the deck to watch, too.)
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