Scheduled air date: 2000 Jan 03-09
During the Northern Hemisphere's Winter, our Earth is at its closest point in its orbit to
the Sun. However, it is because the Northern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun
that we experience a cold season. (Illustration from TheSky's Astronomy Tutorial.)
The Waxing Crescent Moon progresses through First Quarter as it passes by Mars on the
10th, Jupiter on the 14th, and Saturn on the 15th.
(Shown about an hour after sunset for mid-Northern latitudes.)
The brilliant planet Venus—the Morning Star—can be seen before sunrise in the
Southeast.
(Shown about an hour before sunrise for mid-Northern latitudes.)
If you wish to view illustrations for other episodes, please see our Star Gazer Illustrated directory.
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