EarthSky News - Nov 20 - Edwin Hubble and the Expanding Universe

November 20 Edwin Hubble and the Expanding Universe by:

Today in science: Edwin Hubble and the expanding universe Learn why the Hubble Space Telescope is named for this astronomer. Where's the moon? Waxing crescent Many photos of Sunday evening's extremely thin and lovely young moon. A few glimpsed it near Mercury and Saturn, too. Watch for the waxing crescent in the evenings ahead. Tonight … Watch for the moon and Saturn The moon and Saturn are fairly easy to spot Monday evening, if you have a clear view to the west after sunset.  Jupiter's independently pulsating auroras    The auroras over Earth's north and south poles typically mirror each other. But X-ray observations show that Jupiter's auroras pulse on different timescales.

Keep up with all phases of the moon every night of the year! We sold out of these calendars quickly last year. Get yours now! P.S. They make great holiday gifts.

Where's the moon? Waxing crescent Sunday evening's waxing crescent moon from Nuno Lopes in Barreiro, Portugal. More photos here. On Monday evening, you should be able to see Saturn near the moon.

Zimbabwe sunset and young moon Following several days of cloud, rain and uncertainty, the skies suddenly cleared to reveal the sun and moon setting on what was expected to be the end of an era in Zimbabwe. Story and photos by Peter Lowenstein. Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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