Scheduled air date: 2006 Aug 21-27
The waxing Crescent Moon appears to pass below the giant planet Jupiter early
next week. Then on the night of the 31st, the First Quarter Moon will be only
one degree below the giant star Antares in the constellation Scorpius!
(Shown about one hour after sunset on the nights of August
28th-31st for mid-Northern latitudes.)
If you wish to view illustrations for other episodes, please see our Star Gazer Illustrated directory.
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