The sky of September, the month when autumn begins
September marks the XNUMXth anniversary of the famous speech “We chose to go to the Moon”, delivered by John Kennedy.
September marks the XNUMXth anniversary of the famous speech “We chose to go to the Moon”, delivered by John Kennedy.
Between 20:30 and 24:00, in an area far from the city lights
In cities, because of light pollution, the number of meteors visible is about 10% of the number expected in dark skies.
Program includes activities on Lake Alqueva, workshops, lectures, wine tasting and sky observations
This summer there will still be two more Super Moons
ON the 26th, it will be possible to see the International Space Station passing in the sky
Sky to the south at 4:30 am on the 16th. The position of the Moon is also visible on the mornings of the 23rd and 25th and the radiant of the Eta Aquarid stars shower (image adapted from Stellarium)
Micronova discovery joins repertoire of known stellar explosions
In this festive season, the moon is always in the full phase
Results were published in the journal Physical Review X
Neptune's atmospheric temperatures were monitored over a period of 17 years