The occultation of the giant planet Saturn by the moon on October 14, 2024 shortly after sunset was a rare event. It was not visible in Europe, but was visible in Rooisand, Namibia. In our Carpe Noctem Remote observatory, our
Read moreThe occultation of the giant planet Saturn by the moon on October 14, 2024 shortly after sunset was a rare event. It was not visible in Europe, but was visible in Rooisand, Namibia. In our Carpe Noctem Remote observatory, our
Read moreMars appears to be orbiting the moon. Yesterday there was this rare constellation in the evening sky, with Mars orbiting quite close to the moon. My photo shows 67 superimposed images of 1/500 duration, taken 1 minute apart. Passing clouds
Read moreRarely, but every now and then, the moon is framed by a beautiful halo. Ice crystals in the upper atmosphere refract the moonlight, creating the beautiful, round circle around the moon.
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