Charlotte Astronomy at TerriBennett.com
Winter begins December 21 at 7:04am. That's the time of the winter solstice when the direct rays of the sun are farthest south. This is the astronomical definition of winter. Meteorologist define the winter season as December, January and February.
December 28 and 29 look for very bright Venus, fainter Jupiter and a new crescent moon once again closely gathered in the west after sunset.
The International Space Station will make one very bright pass in December early in the morning.
On Dec. 20, look SW at 6:15am as the space station climbs nearly overhead and sinks in the NE about five minutes later.
Check out Terri's blog on watching the space station from your back yard here.
Artist Rendering of Mars Phoenix Lander Photo credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona
The Mars Phoenix Lander has gone to sleep after five months of operation. It outlived its anticipated live of three months and scientist knew that the seasonal decline of the sunlight would eventually lead to the end of the solar powered lander. The presence of water-ice on Mars was confirmed by the lander and the study of previous life on Mars was greatly advanced. Scientist will be studying the data and imagery taken by the Phoenix Lander for years to come. You can learn more about the Mars Phoenix Lander mission here.
December 28 and 29 look for very bright Venus, fainter Jupiter and a new crescent moon once again closely gathered in the west after sunset.
The International Space Station will make one very bright pass in December early in the morning.
On Dec. 20, look SW at 6:15am as the space station climbs nearly overhead and sinks in the NE about five minutes later.
Check out Terri's blog on watching the space station from your back yard here.
Artist Rendering of Mars Phoenix Lander Photo credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona
The Mars Phoenix Lander has gone to sleep after five months of operation. It outlived its anticipated live of three months and scientist knew that the seasonal decline of the sunlight would eventually lead to the end of the solar powered lander. The presence of water-ice on Mars was confirmed by the lander and the study of previous life on Mars was greatly advanced. Scientist will be studying the data and imagery taken by the Phoenix Lander for years to come. You can learn more about the Mars Phoenix Lander mission here.
Astronomy
Sunrise:
7:32 AM EST
Sunset:
5:26 PM EST
Moonrise:
12:59 PM EST
Moonset:
2:37 AM EST
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