EarthSky News - June 10 - A Planet Hotter than Most Stars

June 10 A Planet Hotter than Most Stars by:

A planet hotter than most stars Astronomers have discovered a Jupiter-like world hotter than most stars. The planet has a year only 1.5 days long and might have a tail like a comet. Last night's smallest full moon It was the smallest full moon of 2017, but still as gorgeous as any full moon. EarthSky community members' photos here. Thanks to all who contributed! Jupiter ends retrograde today That means the best time for viewing Jupiter in 2017 is over. But the giant planet still shines brightly in our evening sky! Star of the week: Zubenelgenubi is Libra's alpha star It's now Libra's alpha star. But Zubenelgenubi is an Arabic name indicating that this star was once perceived as the Southern Claw of Scorpius the Scorpion. Libra? Here's your constellation In skylore, Libra the Scales is an age-old symbol of divine justice, harmony and balance. Plus its two brightest stars have the coolest of all star names.

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Last night's smallest full moon It was the smallest full moon of 2017, but still as gorgeous as any full moon. EarthSky community members' photos here. Thanks to all who contributed!

Jupiter ends retrograde today That means the best time for viewing Jupiter in 2017 is over. But the giant planet still shines brightly in our evening sky! Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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