The Sky Today on Monday, July 7: The Moon passes Antares

The Moon passes 0.4° south of the red giant star Antares in Scorpius at 2 P.M. EDT. The two stand high in the southern sky after dark, with the Moon now 5° from the bright star, to Antares’ lower left.  Antares is Scorpius’ alpha star and is often depicted as the heart of the Scorpion.Continue reading “The Sky Today on Monday, July 7: The Moon passes Antares”
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