earth and sky
Yet, this evening’s sky show will probably supersede yesterday’s attraction. [...] But as seen from the moon, the phase of the Earth is exactly the opposite, with the waning gibbous Earth about 84% illuminated in sunshine and 16% in darkness. [...] Yesterday, the blazing planets Venus and Jupiter were in conjunction at dusk and early evening. [1]
Welcome to Earth to Sky a partnership between NASA’s Space and Earth Science disciplines and the National Park Service (NPS). [2]
What’s more, this evening, the waxing crescent moon will join the show in earnest, appearing very near the two brightest planets. [1]
According to Neil Sampson, an international forestry consultant, forest ecosystems are always in a state of transformation, but climate change might speed up the process. [3]
We actively foster collaborative work between the science and interpretation/education communities of NPS and NASA, with the ultimate goal of enriching the experiences of millions of park visitors. [...] Browse media building blocks that show the connection between the sun and life on Earth. [2]
Information on this occultation is available at the International Occultation Timing Association. [1]
The idea of the State of the Future, said Jerome Glenn, Director of the Millennium Project and co-author of the report, is not just to improve education or business, but to improve the whole society. [3]
Look closely at the moon through binoculars and you might see the soft glow of earthshine on the dark side of the moon. [1]
Park visitors are asking questions about climate change. [2]
As seen from most of North America, the heavenly threesome will fit within a single binocular field of view. [...] The waxing crescent moon is about 16% lit up in sunlight and 84% in darkness. [1]
Simon talked about how climate change will impact both America?s forests and its private landowners in this Clear Voices for Science podcast. [3]
Sources:
[1] Earth & Sky | Tonight (www.earthsky.org/skywatching)
[2] Earth to Sky: An Innovative Partnership between NASA and National Park … (www.earthtosky.org)
[3] EarthSky Science Podcasts: A Clear Voice for Science (www.earthsky.org)