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RyaneM
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Posted: July 16 2007 at 4:58pm | IP Logged Quote RyaneM
I read that tonight you should be able to see Venus, Regulus (bright star in Leo) and Saturn in the Western horizon.

They suggested that you hold out the knuckles of your right fist and align them with the western horizon at sunset. The article said that you should see Venus at your thumb, Regulus at your index finger, a thin crescent moon at your ring finger and Saturn at your pinkie.

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on August 13th the Perseid Meteor shower occurs during a new moon so you should be able to see several shooting stars a minute.

lastly, on August 28th, just before dawn there is to be a total lunar eclipse. when the moon moves through the shadow of the Earth, it will turn a coppery red.

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Posted: July 16 2007 at 5:32pm | IP Logged Quote Dawn
Ryane, thank you for all these great tips! My boys love watching the sky at night! I am adding your notes to my calendar right now.

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on August 13th the Perseid Meteor shower occurs during a new moon so you should be able to see several shooting stars a minute.


Ooh, my CJ will be so excited - that is his birthday!! I'm seeing a shooting star themed party!

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Posted: July 16 2007 at 8:42pm | IP Logged Quote chicken lady
Thanks Ryane we love star gazing we got the telescope all set up! Great tip!

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