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See Comet ZTF (C/2022 E3) Dash Between Big and Little Dippers
Forget the hype and go outside to enjoy the real thing — a relatively bright comet you can see in binoculars from a dark sky.
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Where to Look Tonight
This Week's Sky at a Glance, January 27 – February 5
This Week's Sky at a Glance, January 27 – February 5
Comet ZTF is at its best this week — but every night moonlight encroaches on the scene until a later and later hour. Along the way, the Moon occults Mars for the southern U.S. and again forms isosceles triangles with naked-eyestars.
where to lookJanuary: Goodbye, Saturn (Hello, Venus)
Sky Tour Podcast
For those well north of the equator, January’s long nights provide lots of time to enjoy the starry sky — and the stars of winter are spectacular! This month’s celestial highlights include a close pass of Saturn and Venus, a strong meteor shower, and much more. Our fun and factual Sky Tour podcast provides all the details.
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Issue Highlights
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Where Do Spirals Come From?
Monica Young
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Appreciating Earthshine
Thomas A. Dobbins and William Sheehan
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Dust in the Southern Unicorn
Richard P. Wilds