EarthSky News - Aug 14 - Close Big Asteroid, Cassini's Final 5

August 14 Close Big Asteroid, Cassini's Final 5 by:

Big asteroid to sweep close September 1 Biggest near-Earth object to pass so close since this category of objects was discovered a century ago. Possibly visible in binoculars. Cassini's final 5 starts today As part of its Grand Finale, the Cassini spacecraft begins its  final 5 orbits today, a set of ultra-close sweeps through Saturn's upper atmosphere. Next few mornings … Moon sweeps through Taurus What to look for, plus info on an upcoming occultation of Aldebaran by the moon. Last quarter moon is August 14-15 Watch for the last quarter moon tonight after midnight or Tuesday morning. Just one week to go to the total solar eclipse! See it! 2017's Perseid meteor shower Despite a bright moon, the brightest Perseids put on a good show. See photos from the EarthSky community here.

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Next few mornings … Moon sweeps through Taurus Notice the V-shaped pattern of stars in Taurus. This V - representing the Bull's Horns - is how the Bull got its name. Today we know it's an actual star cluster, called the Hyades.

See it! 2017's Perseid meteor shower Cool photos from around the world. This one is from Hrvoje Crnjak in Šibenik, Croatia.  Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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