June solstice & an exploding star
In Issue #136, the Sun is the star, and a star will appear soon. Issue #136 Blaze Star to Explode T Coronae Borealis—also known as the Blaze Star—is predicted to explode in the next few months. It will shine as a new star within the northern constellation Corona Borealis. But you'll have to be quick, it will only be visible for a few days. Spoiler alert: it happened 3000 years ago Equal Day and Night in June? As the Northern Hemisphere celebrates the longest day on June 20, 2024, some places are experiencing the equilux: equal day and night. Find the equilux for your location ©iStockphoto.com/Westersoe A Midsummer Night's Moon Midsummer or Midsommar is a traditional Scandinavian festival celebrating the summer solstice. This year, the Full Strawberry Moon lights up Midsummer's night, a rare treat and a great reason to celebrate both astronomical events. How rare are holidays at a Full Moon? timeanddate.com was launched in 1998 and is the world...