Venus brightest, near star Aldebaran, around July 10
Even though – as seen from Earth – Venus appears only slightly more than 1/4 illuminated on July 10, 2020, it is nonetheless shining at its brightest in our morning sky! Look east before sunup for Venus. The bright star nearby is Aldebaran.
When is the next great comet?
There’s a nice binocular comet – comet NEOWISE – in the early morning sky now. Some experienced observers are catching it with the eye alone. It’s nice … but not great. When will we see our next great comet?
CAMPAIGN 2020: Calls grow louder for Biden to strengthen his climate goals
Democratic climate goals are coming into focus as different wings of the party converge on a narrowing range of policy proposals.
BUSINESS: Warren Buffett bets big on gas after his oil ‘mistake’
Warren Buffett’s recent investments suggest that the “Sage of Omaha” isn’t betting on swift action to combat climate change, according to financial analysts and environmentalists.
How to see Comet NEOWISE
Comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) is basically a binocular object, although some experienced observers with pristine skies are reporting they can see it with the eye alone. This post has information and charts that will help you see the comet.
Moon and Antares in early July
These next few evenings â July 1 and 2, 2020 â let the moon be your guide to Antares, a red supergiant star whose humongous size is truly difficult to fathom!
A Drowned World? The Latest False Alarm About The Climate
Bjorn Lomborg has an article in the Wall Street Journal entitled “Examining the Latest False Alarm on Climate, ($)” which contains a helpful illustration of the way the media uses studies to whip up anxiety around one of their pet projects….
SUPREME COURT: Juliana lawyers take page from LGBTQ rights ruling
A landmark Supreme Court decision on civil rights in the workplace has made its way into a major climate case.
ANTARCTICA: Declining sea ice could disrupt major carbon sink
Around 15,000 years ago, the Earth’s climate was in turmoil.
ANTARCTICA: Declining sea ice could disrupt major carbon sink
Around 15,000 years ago, the Earth’s climate was in turmoil.
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