Aug 29 - New Moons and Supermoons

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Around each new moon (left) and full moon (right) – when the sun, Earth, and moon are located more or less on a line in space – the range between high and low tides is greatest. These are called spring tides. A supermoon – new or full moon at its closest to Earth – accentuates these tides. Image via physicalgeography.net.

How many supermoons in 2019? We had 3 full supermoons (close full moons) earlier this year. Now we're having 3 new supermoons (close new moons). The dates are August 1 and 30, plus September 28. And, Friday's supermoon will be the closest of this year. Read more.  What's a new moon? Unless they pass directly in front of the sun, causing a solar eclipse, new moons generally can't be seen. They cross the sky with the sun during the day. Read more. The next new moon happens tomorrow (August 30) at 10:37 UTC; translate UTC to your time.  Wow! What if 1 in 4 sunlike stars has an Earth? According to a new study by astronomers based on data from the Kepler Space Telescope, 1 in 4 sun-like stars should have a planet that's approximately Earth-sized, orbiting in the star's habitable zone. Read more.

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Before dawn ... Orion and Sirius the Dog Star A sign of the changing season, Sirius - the sky's brightest star - is visible before sunup. You'll know it's Sirius if the very noticeable 3 stars in Orion's Belt point to it. Read more.

Cranes migrating south from Sweden Another sign that summer is ending ... Jörgen Andersson in Sweden captured cranes migrating southward on August 21.  Submit your photo to EarthSky here! Did a friend forward EarthSkyNews to you? Click here to get your own subscription!

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