The Moon meets Antares: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

This week, the Moon returns to Scorpius and has a close encounter with Antares — the red supergiant sometimes called “the heart of the Scorpion.” On Thursday, Aug. 24, look to the South and you’ll see the Moon only about a degree away from Antares, which is about the 15th brightest star in the sky.Continue reading “The Moon meets Antares: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher”
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