For a very limited time, we are selling 2012 astronomy calendars as a fundraiser for the Westport Astronomical Society. They make a great gift, or you can simply get one for yourself, and you support our continued effort to introduce people of all ages to the wonders of the universe right here in Fairfield County. Each calendar features a collection of spectacular astronomical photographs for your enjoyment throughout the year.
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Night Sky Notes
- Night Sky Note for February 23, 2012 February 23, 2012Thursday, February 23, 2012 The thin crescent Moon is below Venus and above Mercury. Look to the west, 30 minutes after sunset. […]
- Night Sky Note for February 22, 2012 February 22, 2012Wednesday, February 22, 2012 A young Moon is to the right of Mercury. Look for a very thin crescent Moon low in the west, 30 minutes after sunset. Binoculars will help. […]
- Night Sky Note for February 21, 2012 February 21, 2012Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Venus and Jupiter are 20 degrees apart. Look for the bright pair of planets in the southwest at dusk. They are hard to miss. The pair are converging and will pass on the 13th of March. […]
- Night Sky Note for February 20, 2012 February 20, 2012Monday, February 20, 2012 An old thin Moon is very low in the ESE 45 minutes before sunrise. Binoculars will help you spot this old Moon in the morning twilight. […]
- Night Sky Note for February 19, 2012 February 19, 2012Sunday, February 19, 2012 A thin Moon is low in the ESE 45 minutes before sunrise. […]
- Night Sky Note for February 18, 2012 February 18, 2012Saturday, February 18, 2012 Mercury is 33 degrees to the lower right of Venus. Mercury sets around mid-twilight. Look for Mercury low in the WSW 30 minutes after sunset. Mercury will be easier to spot in the coming weeks. […]
- Night Sky Note for February 17, 2012 February 17, 2012Friday, February 17, 2012 The waning crescent Moon is low in the southeast 45 minutes before sunrise. The Moon is above the stars of the "Teapot". […]