This week, witness the spectacle of the crescent moon alongside Mars as shooting stars cascade through the night sky. getty Every Monday, I curate the most remarkable celestial events happening in the northern hemisphere (mid-northern latitudes) for the upcoming week. Make sure to check my main feed for more comprehensive articles on stargazing, astronomy, eclipses, …
An enchanting scene unfolded over Ankara, Turkiye on January 23, 2023, as a crescent moon made its dazzling appearance. Captured by photographer Mehmet Ali Ozcan, the image showcases the celestial wonder. Welcome to this week’s edition of celestial highlights for the northern hemisphere. While the nights are still short on darkness in mid-northern latitudes, there …
Noctilucent (“night shining”) clouds form from ice crystals in the mesosphere. getty Every Monday, I curate the celestial highlights of the northern hemisphere (mid-northern latitudes) for the upcoming week. However, make sure to visit my main feed for more comprehensive articles on stargazing, astronomy, eclipses, and other related topics. The Night Sky This Week: July …
Ball of Rock © Rich Addis Rich Addis Spectacular and breathtaking new photographs of the moon have made it to the shortlist for the highly anticipated Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. This prestigious competition is organized by the Royal Observatory Greenwich, located in London—the birthplace of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian. The …