The Sky Today on Saturday, June 14: Comet Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 sits at Leo’s feet

The Moon doesn’t rise until late tonight, leaving a dark window after sunset to explore the sky. Back in Leo in the west this evening, you might try your luck with Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann, also known as Schwassmann-Wachmann 1. Now around 13th magnitude, the comet is sliding through southwestern Leo. Today, Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 is roughly 2°Continue reading “The Sky Today on Saturday, June 14: Comet Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 sits at Leo’s feet”
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