EarthSky News - June 23 - Flying with World’s Fastest Bird

June 23 Flying with World’s Fastest Bird by:

Flying with the world's fastest bird   The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird - and in fact the fastest animal on Earth - when in its hunting dive. Amazing video here. Where's the moon? Waning crescent New moon will come June 24 at 02:31 UTC; translate to your time zone. The eclipse is just 2 lunations away As we approach another new moon, astronomer Guy Ottewell shares his profound understanding of lunar cycles and the coming total solar eclipse. Tonight … See the Dragon's Eyes Look in the northeast on these June evenings, near the star Vega. You'll see Rastaban and Eltanin, the eyes of Draco the Dragon.

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See the Dragon's Eyes on June evenings If you have a dark sky, you'll easily notice Rastaban and Eltanin near the bright star Vega.

Where's the moon? Waning crescent Martin Marthadinata caught this very slim waning crescent moon – 1% illuminated – this morning from Indonesia. New moon will come June 24 at 02:31 UTC; translate to your time zone. Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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