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This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 6 – 15

This Week's Sky at a Glance, September 6 – 15

The Moon starts the week low in twilight with Venus and Spica, then steps eastward past Antares and the Sagittarius Teapot. Meanwhile, the recurrent nova in Corona Borealis is still keeping us waiting.

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September Podcast: Exploring Vega’s Neighborhood

Sky Tour Podcast

Use this month’s Sky Tour podcast to check out a very special Harvest Moon, track down all five bright planets, explore some lesser-known constellations, and bounce around the Summer Triangle. It’s a great introduction to the late-summer sky, all in a friendly, informative narration that’s suitable for the whole family.

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Following a Moon Shadow

Following a Moon Shadow

A partial lunar eclipse is coming on September 17th, and that little shadow is something to look forward to.

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Issue Highlights

  • Portrait of a Supernova

    Kerry Hensley

  • Jupiter Deflection Project

    Don Bruns & Stan Moore

  • Observe M33’s Brightest Stars and Clusters

    Scott Harrington