EarthSky News - Apr 12 - Auroras and Rings, Star Birth

April 12 Auroras and Rings, Star Birth by:

New views of Uranus' auroras and rings Most popular post at EarthSky yesterday ... a composite image of Uranus' rings and auroras from the Voyager 2 spacecraft and Hubble Space Telescope. The perilous process of star birth Bam! It isn't a supernova or dying star. It's an explosion during star birth and provides insights into the sometimes-fierce relationship among sibling stars. Help EarthSky stay an independent voice So close to 50%! Like knowing when to look up? We need your help to keep going. Donate now to support EarthSky. Want PayPal or to send a check? Go here. Lyrid meteor shower to peak April 22 All you need to know about the Lyrid meteor shower in 2017. Tonight … How do you star hop? Find new stars and constellations by star hopping from ones you already know.

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Sun pillar over England A sun pillar, visible earlier this month before and up until dawn, from the Northumberland coast in northeast England. Photo: Alec Jones.

Tonight … How do you star hop? For example, you can star hop from Orion's Belt to Sirius, the Dog Star. Just be sure to look soon after sunset, as these stars will soon follow the sun below the western horizon. Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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