EarthSky News - Feb 11 - Spacecraft Destroys Sundog

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Today in science: Spacecraft destroys sundog Coolest space launch ever! Watch what happened when a spacecraft launch destroyed a sundog, in the process bringing to light a new form of ice halo. See it! Last night's penumbral eclipse Thank you to all who submitted photos! Dates of lunar and solar eclipses in 2017 Dates of all solar and lunar eclipses this year, plus a preview of the great American total solar eclipse of 2017. Tonight …Moon and Regulus early evening to dawn Enjoy the pairing of the waning gibbous moon and Regulus, brightest star in Leo the Lion. Star of the week: Sirius Sirius - the Dog Star - is the sky's brightest star. It's very easy to spot on winter and spring evenings.

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See it! Last night's penumbral eclipse A penumbral eclipse is subtle. See the shading on the left side of the moon? But it has a quiet beauty all its own. Photo by Mike O'Neal.

Tonight …Moon and Regulus early evening to dawn Regulus is the brightest star in the constellation Leo. It's considered the Lion's Heart. Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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