EarthSky News - Apr 5 - California Desert Superbloom

April 5 California Desert Superbloom by:

California desert superbloom This spring, California deserts exploded with superblooms of wildflowers following (finally!) a wet winter. Merging galaxies behaving strangely   When large and small galaxies merge, the large galaxy's central black hole typically gorges on gas and dust. But what if the small galaxy has the feeding black hole? Male Emperor penguins are good dads In fact, they're one of nature's best animal dads. This month - autumn in Antarctica - their breeding cycle begins. But there's still a long winter ahead. Tonight … Big Dipper to Arcturus, Spica, Jupiter Follow the arc in the Big Dipper's handle to the star Arcturus, drive a spike to the star Spica. In the process, you'll also notice Jupiter, now just 2 days from its April 7 opposition. Help EarthSky stay an independent voice We're at 36% of our goal. Can you help us get to 40% by the weekend? Please donate.

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Tonight … Big Dipper to Arcturus, Spica, Jupiter   Earth will pass between Jupiter and the sun just 2 days from now, on April 7. Jupiter is bright - brightest object up each evening now - so you'll have no trouble finding it. But, in case you're not sure it's Jupiter you've found, just remember to follow the arc to Arcturus and drive a spike to Spica.

California desert superbloom! This spring, California deserts exploded with superblooms of wildflowers following (finally) a wet winter. Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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