EarthSky News - June 14 - Did Our Sun Have a Twin?

June 14 Did Our Sun Have a Twin? by:

Did our sun have a twin? A new analysis suggests the likely answer is yes — though not an identical twin. And so did every other sunlike star. Oldest fossils of our species Researchers have uncovered 300,000-year-old fossil bones of Homo sapiens in Morocco. They're the oldest reliably-dated fossil evidence of our species yet. What's it like to see a total solar eclipse? "Words often fail when trying to explain the kaleidoscope of sights, sounds, feelings and emotions that consume us during this other-worldly event." - Fred Espenak Tonight … Find the Little Dipper The Big Dipper is easy to find, but the Little Dipper isn't. Here's how to do it.

EarthSky Lunar Calendars are on sale 50% OFF 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!

Tonight … Find the Little Dipper The Big Dipper is your guide.

Milky Way transit over the Everglades Click in to see the video by John Nelson, captured in late May. It's 15 seconds, and consists of 216 separate 20-second exposures. Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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