EarthSky News - Apr 14 - California Superbloom from Space

April 14 California Superbloom from Space by:

California superbloom from space Thanks to years of drought followed by above-average rainfall, California is enjoying a fantastic wildflower superbloom in 2017. See before-and-after space images here. In morning sky … Moon and Saturn close  From anywhere on Earth - on the mornings of April 15, 16 and 17 - Saturn will be a bright golden object near the waning gibbous moon. The red star Antares is also nearby. Help EarthSky keep going We're halfway to our goal! Please donate now to support EarthSky. Want PayPal or to send a check? Go here. Friday FAQ: Why are rainbows curved? A rainbow isn't a flat two-dimensional image on the dome of sky. It's more like a mosaic, composed of many separate bits ... in three dimensions. More ways sun storms can disrupt things Scientists are learning more about the way storms on the sun can disrupt our communications satellites and ground-based electric grids.

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In morning sky … Moon and Saturn close Red star Antares and golden Saturn are similar in color. Saturn will be slightly brighter. Antares is known for being a fierce twinkler, while Saturn – a planet – shines steadily.

California's superbloom from space Planet Labs used high-resolution satellite imagery to capture the space view of wildflowers in Carrizo Plain National Monument, Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge and just north of Los Padres National Forest. Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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