EarthSky News - Nov 28 - 1st Saturn-Mercury Conjunction

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Tonight … 1st Saturn-Mercury conjunction    The November 28 conjunction of Mercury and Saturn is the 1st in a series of 3 conjunctions between these 2 planets ... that is, the first part of what astronomers call a triple conjunction. When is my earliest sunset? At the latitude of Miami, Florida or Brownsville, Texas in the U.S. - or, say, the city of Naha in Okinawa, Japan - the earliest sunsets of the year are happening now. How earliest sunset varies with latitude, but always comes before the winter solstice. Now we know Earth blocks neutrinos "This achievement is important because it shows, for the first time, that very-high-energy neutrinos can be absorbed by something — in this case, the Earth." Most blue whales are 'right-handed' Of course, they don't have hands. But scientists used motion-sensing tags to show that most blue whales roll to the right as they feed – except when swimming upward.

EarthSky tees are back The gift that gives back! Make sure to check out the new colors and designs. They are the perfect holiday gift for your friends and loved ones. A percentage of proceeds collected will be donated to select organizations.

Tonight … Mercury-Saturn conjunction    Saturn and Mercury come together low in the western twilight sky. They'll be in the same binocular field of view. Here's how to spot them.

Early morning halo over Idaho Sheryl R. Garrison in northern Idaho caught this halo last Saturday morning. She wrote: "This morning began with a stunning sunrise followed by a beautiful 22-degree halo over the Pend Oreille river." Submit your photo to EarthSky here!

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