It officially happens tomorrow, but, if you live in the Americas, watch for a nearly 1st quarter moon tonight. It'll appear half-illuminated and near Jupiter!
The Earth and moon are like mirrors to each other. If you were on the 1st quarter moon tonight, you'd see a last quarter Earth. Simulation of tonight's Earth viewed from the moon via Fourmilab.
Is it just a coincidence that some twinkling quasars are close on the sky's dome to hot, bright stars? New research suggests a connection and an explanation for a 30-year-old mystery.
A unique and beautiful poster-sized calendar. Keep up with all phases of the moon every night of the year. Only about 100 left in stock, get them while you can!
To capture an image like this one, where the sky rainbow and reflected rainbow in the water make a perfect circle, your timing has to be perfect. Image via Fotograf Göran Strand.