Moonwatch

When we’re talking about the Moon, the term ‘promontorium’ describes a headland or cape, an outcrop of rock standing above the surrounding surface. One prominent example can be seen where 650km Mare S

The angle the ecliptic makes with the western horizon around sunset is maximised at this time of year, which gives us a good view of any of our Solar System neighbours positioned on the eastern side o

It’s an exciting time to be a space fan! If Artemis II launches in March (having been pushed back from a February launch due to fuelling issues), humans will be going back to the Moon for the first ti

1 Mar 00:00 AEDT (28 Feb, 13:00 UT) 15 Mar 23:00 AEDT (12:00 UT) 31 Mar 22:00 AEDT (11:00 UT) The chart accurately matches the sky on the dates and times shown for Sydney, Australia. The sky is differ

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Just north of mag. +3.9 Asellus Australis (Delta (δ) Cancri), you’ll spot a ‘little cloud’, which is what ‘Nephelion’, M44’s ancient Greek name, means. At only 577 lightyears away, M44 (also known as