EarthSky News - Sept 26 - See Saturn, Sun Photobomb, FRBs, Giant Iceberg

September 26 See Saturn, Sun Photobomb, FRBs, Giant Iceberg by:

Tonight … Moon next to Saturn Look for Saturn near the moon tonight. Plus, would Saturn really float on water? Details here. Sun photobombed Mars encounter with comet Comet Siding Spring swept closer to Mars than any known comet in recorded history, creating the largest-ever-known meteor shower. But the sun got in on the act. Fast radio bursts firing every second? Theoretical work indicates at least 1 fast radio burst, or FRB, going off somewhere each second. It contradicts the idea that FRBs might be evidence of an alien technology. Giant iceberg on the move The calving of this iceberg in July reduced the size of Antarctica's Larsen C ice shelf by 12 percent. The berg hung near the coast awhile, but now it's seen drifting.

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Tonight … Moon next to Saturn Saturn looks like a star, but it shines steadily. Identify it now, and notice the stars around it. Then come back, and see if you can find it again.

Giant iceberg on the move There's a cool animation showing this iceberg's drift, here. Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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