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Adler made the front cover of the Chicago Tribune today!
http://tinyurl.com/4xgyes |
Don't be fooled by all the snow, winter doesn't officially begin until Sunday, with the occurrence of the winter solstice. |
As you observe Saturn and Jupiter low over the SW sky around 5:40 pm, nominate @adlerskywatch for a nonprofit award: http://shortyawards.com |
As you enjoy the Moon making its closest approach in 15 years today, nominate @adlerskywatch for a nonprofit award: http://shortyawards.com |
If the Moon seems different to you on Friday, it's not your imagination. It will be making its closest approach in 15 years! |
Staying out late Friday? Saturn will be visible low over the eastern horizon around 1 a.m Saturday morning. |
Holiday shopping on the December 1st? Take a look up around 6PM to see Jupiter, Venus, and a crescent moon in the south-southwest sky. |
Be thankful - New Moon on Thursday will darken the skies for a better view of the Pleiades star cluster around 7PM above eastern horizon. |
While stargazing tonight, try connecting Saturn to stars Spica and Arcturus-they are making a triangle in the east an hour after midnight. |
The first week of November, the hard-to-spot planet Mercury can be seen low in the east-southeast shortly before sunrise. Don't miss it! |
Stuck in line after dark, waiting to vote? Look for Venus and Jupiter, bright in the southwestern sky shortly after sunset. |
Halloween treat: Within a half-hour of sunset, find the Moon low in the southwest; the star Antares will be to its right and Venus above it. |
Have a question or comment for Adler Sky Watch? Use twitter to send us a tweet at adlerskywatch! |
@carolune Thank you for your kind words in support of the Adler! |
Noticing a bright "star" in the evening southern sky? That's no star! It's the planet Jupiter. Look to the southwest to find Venus. |
Wondering about Senator McCain's comments at the presidential debate regarding our projector? Read our statement: http://tinyurl.com/3ujsot |
Halloween treat: Within a half-hour of sunset, find the Moon low in the southwest; the star Antares will be to its right and Venus above it. |
Live in Illinois? Here's your chance to name the IBEX rocket: http://www.nbc5.com/contest... ... Thanks, @IBEX_NASA! |
This week, look for Venus low in the west-southwest just after sunset. |
The autumnal equinox is on September 22 at 10:44 a.m. CDT. Start your 90-day countdown to the shortest day of the year! |
