EarthSky News - July 24 - Young Moon, Fireflies, Binocular Stargazing

July 24 Young Moon, Fireflies, Tips for Binocular Stargazing by:

Tonight … Go young moon hunting at dusk As twilight fades Monday evening, search for the pale, whisker-thin waxing crescent moon near the sunset point on the horizon. Why do fireflies light up? A firefly's familiar glow is caused by chemical reaction. Explanation here, plus many wonderful firefly photos. Synchronized symphony of fireflies This video shows a timelapse journey through Smoky Mountains National Park during world's largest gathering of synchronized fireflies. Beautiful! Top tips for binocular stargazing Whether you're a beginning stargazer or a veteran of thousands of starry nights, binoculars can be your best friend.

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Go young moon hunting at dusk Especially on Monday evening, when the moon is near the sunset, binoculars will come in handy.

Why do fireflies light up? Cool firefly photo - a 30-second exposure - from astrophotographer Tom Wildoner. Astrophotographers often capture fireflies when trying to photograph the night sky. Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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