Summer Constellations Sink Below Western Horizon
Summer constellations sink below the western horizon this week around 8:30 pm, as skywatchers bid farewell to the warm-weather stars.
The Summer Triangle stands balanced on Altair and tips to the right. Aquila the Eagle flaps furiously and futilely to stay above ground, a battle it will lose over two hours.
Hercules dives head first to its right. The haze of the Milky Way spills over the ground between them in the country.
Mars and Jupiter Rise Close Together This Saturday
Mars and Jupiter rise before midnight and sit close together high in the south this Saturday morning, within a binocular view of Regulus. Venus sits just above Spica in Virgo this weekend and rises before 5 am.
Mercury rises well before 6 am and reaches greatest elongation from the Sun on Thursday. Saturn remains at its best for telescope observing in the mid-evening.
The Leonid meteor shower peaks on Tuesday evening, adding a few extra shooting stars that morning and Wednesday.
Daylight Hours Across Moncton and Surrounding Areas
Saturday’s sunrise in Moncton is at 7:18 and sunset occurs at 4:48, according to data provided in the report. Saint John experiences a sunrise at 7:21 and a sunset at 4:55, yielding 9 hours and 34 minutes of daylight. Saint Stephen sees sunrise at 7:26 and sunset at 5:00.
Next Saturday, the Sun rises at 7:28 and sets at 4:41 in Moncton. Saint John records a sunrise at 7:30 and a sunset at 4:49, providing 9 hours and 19 minutes of daylight. Saint Stephen experiences a sunrise at 7:35 and sunset at 4:54.
Telescope Viewing and Astronomy Broadcasts
The Moon reaches first quarter on Tuesday. Telescope users might catch the Lunar X inside the shadow around sunset Monday.
Astronomy enthusiasts can tune in to the Sunday Night Astronomy Show at 8 pm on the Facebook page or YouTube site of Astronomy by the Bay. Questions can be directed to Curt Nason at [email protected].
When the Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks and Where to Watch the Broadcast
When does the Leonid meteor shower peak?
The Leonid meteor shower peaks on Tuesday evening, bringing extra shooting stars that morning and Wednesday.
Where can viewers watch the Sunday night astronomy broadcast?
The broadcast streams at 8 pm on the Facebook page or YouTube site of Astronomy by the Bay.