Scheduled air date: 1999 May 24-30
This weekend's Full Moon—the most-distant from Earth of the year—will be nearly
31000 miles/49000km farther than the Full Moon of December—the closest of the year.
This weekend's Full Moon will appear about 15% smaller than that of December as a
result.
In the first few hours after sunset each evening of this week and next, Venus can be seen
approaching and then passing the bright stars Castor and Pollux. On the evening of
June 1st, Venus will form a straight line with these twin stars of Gemini.
(Shown about an hour after sunset for mid-Northern latitudes.)
If you wish to view illustrations for other episodes, please see our Star Gazer Illustrated directory.
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