EarthSky News - Oct 30 - Italy Earthquake, Venus-Saturn Conjunction

October 30 Italy Earthquake, Venus-Saturn Conjunction

6.6-magnitude earthquake rocks Italy Felt in Rome, it's the strongest earthquake to hit Italy in 36 years and the largest in an on-going sequence of damaging earthquakes in Italy in 2016. Tonight … Venus-Saturn conjunction When you hear the word "conjunction" for sky objects, you know 2 objects appear close. Look in the sunset direction for Saturn and Venus. 2016's longest lunar month starts today Lunar months vary in part because the moon's orbit around Earth isn't a perfect circle. Longest (and shortest) lunar months in 2016, here. New moon is today If you're in the world's Eastern Hemisphere, this is the second new moon of October. That's why some will call it a Black Moon. Star of the week: Algol is the Demon Star What's the scariest star in all the heavens? Around Halloween, look for Algol - a star named for a demon! 2017 EarthSky Lunar Calendar pre-sale...is happening NOW! Order now to receive $5 off per calendar, during the presale period.  Plus…spend $100 at our store and receive an additional 20% off your entire order if you use the code EARTHSKY at checkout!  Pre-sale orders will be shipped beginning November 15. Thank you for helping EarthSky to keep going! Click here to order now.

sky alert Tonight … Venus-Saturn conjunction When you hear the word "conjunction" for sky objects, you know 2 bodies are close! Look in the sunset direction for Saturn and Venus.

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