Listen "Spring Skies, a Comet Returns, and the Discovery of Uranus"
Episode Synopsis
Join us this week on a celestial journey through the night sky for the week starting March 24, 2024.Mercury reaches its Greatest Eastern Elongation on March 24, We'll then dive into the subtle beauty of a deep penumbral lunar eclipse occurring in the early hours of March 25, and we offer up a guide on how to spot Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks.Also, we look back at a major development in astronomy in the 1700s -- the discovery of the planet Uranus.Sky map for week starting March 24, 2024For more episodes and resources for backyard astronomers, visit www.startrails.show. Share the wonder of the stars with friends and continue your cosmic journey with us. Clear skies and happy stargazing!If you're enjoying the show, consider sharing it with a friend! Want to help? Buy us a coffee!
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