EarthSky News - Apr 22 - Earth Day, Moon and Venus

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Celebrating science, the Earth and the sky   Earth Day and the March for Science, April 22. International Dark Sky Week, April 22-28. Links and resources for all 3, here. Favorite photos for Earth Day 2017 Here's a collection of lovely, gorgeous, and wonderful photos from the EarthSky community in celebration of our favorite planet. Thank you all! Before sunrise Sunday … Moon and Venus Before sunrise tomorrow, you'll find a beautiful pairing of the waning crescent moon and dazzling planet Venus in your eastern sky. Star of the week: Spica Spica, the brightest star in the constellation Virgo, is actually a whirling double star. How to see it in your sky. Help EarthSky keep going We need your help to keep going. Please donate now. Prefer PayPal or to send a check? Go here. We're over halfway to our goal, help us close out strong!

EarthSky Lunar Calendars are on sale 50% OFF A unique and beautiful poster-sized calendar. Keep up with all phases of the moon every night of the year. Only about 100 left in stock, get them while you can!

Happy Earth Day! This bluebell woodland is in Blairgowrie, Scotland, via Alison Moodie.

Before sunrise Sunday … Moon and Venus The moon and Venus are the 2 brightest objects in the night sky. They'll be beautiful in the dawn. Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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