Spooky Eyes: Backyard Astronomy
The night sky is a fantastic collection of tiny dots. Most of these light sources are faint while a few are noticeably brighter. In addition to seeing hundreds or even thousands of distant suns residing at extreme distances, we can see the planets of our solar system.
We start overhead with orangy-coloured Mars to the top right of Orion the Hunter. This planet was closest to earth a couple of months ago and now appears a bit fainter as our distance increases. The red planet sets around 3:30 a.m. local time. Moving farther west we see the giant planet Jupiter. Any telescope will reveal its cloud bands and four Galilean moons and sets around 9:30 p.m. locally.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ottawa Redblacks QB Nick Arbuckle wanted to learn how to play 'backyard football'Nick Arbuckle was looking for something a bit different, something that might help him take another step forward as a quarterback in the Canadian Football League.
Read more »
FLAGGING IT: Redblacks QB Nick Arbuckle wanted to learn how to play 'backyard football'Nick Arbuckle was looking for something a bit different, something that might help him take another step forward as a quarterback in the Canadian Football League.
Read more »
This Freshly Listed Rosedale Home Has a Backyard Bigger Than Some ParksBackyard enthusiasts rejoice - this stunning Toronto property's yard outclasses some parks. realestate properties toronto luxury housegoals
Read more »
CBS Eyes Game Show ‘@Midnight’ To Replace ‘The Late Late Show’ After James Corden’s Exit'The Late Late Show' will be coming to an end with James Corden's exit at the end of the show's 2023 season. Next in line to replace the coveted time slot, however, is a reboot of the series 'Midnight'. A source tells ET, 'CBS is eyeing 'Midnight' to replace 'The Late Late Show'. They’re ready for something…
Read more »
Ontario legislature eyes full shutdown for major renovations; likely to cost over $1BAt 130 years old, Ontario's legislature is showing its age.
Read more »
Ontario legislature eyes full shutdown for major renovations; likely to cost over $1BThe 'hazardous and severely deficient' infrastructure at the Ontario legislature has members and officials eyeing a full decommissioning of the building for large-scale renovations and moving the business of governing elsewhere for about eight years.
Read more »