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June 6-12, 2025 Sky Watch: Strawberry Moon, Planetary Conjunctions And The Milky Way On Display
As summer evenings stretch longer and the air hums with warmth, the night sky prepares a dazzling display for those who know to look up. This week, the cosmos invites us into its theater of wonder, where planets cross paths, the Moon beckons with its glow, and our galaxy itself is on grand display. Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or simply in need of a little magic, these celestial events promise awe, beauty, and a deeper connection to the universe above. Here's what to look forward to: On June 6, the Moon reaches its waxing gibbous phase, providing an excellent opportunity to observe lunar craters and mountains as sunlight casts shadows across its surface. Additionally, Mercury transitions into the astrological sign of Gemini, marking a shift in planetary energies. On June 8, look west after sunset to witness a close approach between Jupiter and Mercury. The two planets will appear less than 2 degrees apart in the sky, making for a striking visual pairing. This conjunction is often seen as bringing good luck. It's best observed with the naked eye or through binoculars in the constellation Taurus. The Full Strawberry Moon occurs on the evening of June 10, peaking just before 4:00 a.m. on June 11. Named by indigenous tribes to mark the perfect ripening of the season's strawberries, this full moon will appear large and low on the horizon, casting a warm, sometimes rosy, glow over the landscape. During June, the Milky Way becomes especially visible in the summer sky. Its galactic core—the brightest, most photogenic region—rises just after sunset and remains visible all night, reaching its highest point around midnight. This period marks the beginning of the prime Milky Way viewing season, which continues through August. Pick a night with minimal moonlight interference for ideal conditions to marvel at our galaxy stretching overhead. This week, the universe will write a story across the darkness, but you don't need to be an expert to read it. Just check the weather for clear skies, step outside and look up. lead editor Jenn Jordan explores how weather and climate weave through our daily lives, shape our routines and leave lasting impacts on our communities. MORE ON Gorgeous View Of Northern Lights Over Pennsylvania Astronaut Marvels At Lightning From Space Are The Moon And Earth Drifting Apart?
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2 days ago
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What does Milky Way galaxy look like when it's visible from Earth? When is Milky Way season?
What does the Milky Way look like? Sometimes, the billions of stars comprising our home galaxy appear especially vibrant during 'Milky Way season' as the band arcs across the night sky. The reason has much to do with the cycle of the moon, but it also has to do with how high in the sky the Milky Way should appear from our perspective here on Earth, specifically in the United States. Here's everything to know about our Milky Way, including how (and when) to see the stunning natural phenomenon. The Milky Way is our home galaxy with a disc of stars that spans more than 100,000 light-years. Because it appears as a rotating disc curving out from a dense central region, the Milky Way is known as a spiral galaxy. Our planet itself is located along one of the galaxy's spiral arms, about halfway from the center, according to NASA. The Milky Way sits in a cosmic neighborhood called the Local Group that includes more than 50 other galaxies. Those galaxies can be as small as a dwarf galaxy with up to only a few billion stars, or as large as Andromeda, our nearest large galactic neighbor. The Milky Way got its name because from our perspective on Earth, it appears as a faint band of light stretching across the entire sky. While the Milky Way is generally always visible from Earth, certain times of year are better for stargazers to catch a glimpse of the band of billions of stars comprising our galaxy. "Milky Way season," when the galaxy's bright center becomes easier to see from Earth, typically runs from February to October, according to Milky Way photography website Capture the Atlas. However, the best time to see the Milky Way in the Northern Hemisphere is from March to September. Those who live in the Northern Hemisphere, which includes the entire continental United States, could have spectacular views of the Milky Way on clear nights with a new moon. In the Northern Hemisphere, the Milky Way rises in the southeast, travels across the southern sky and sets in the southwest, according to Typically, the sky is darkest between about midnight and 5 a.m., according to Capture the Atlas. Stargazers can observe the Milky Way galaxy by looking for the Summer Triangle, "a shape formed by three bright stars" that spans across the Milky Way, according to In Florida, the National Park Service recommends the Everglades: 'Each month around the time of the new moon, Everglades National Park offers superbly dark conditions that are ideal for viewing the Milky Way. On a dark night and in a dark place within the park, look to the south to find the Milky Way. 'In the Northern Hemisphere, the center of the Milky Way will be low in the southern sky, and the glowing band will sweep upward in an arch across the eastern sky to the northern horizon. Some parts of the faint silvery or milky cloud will be slightly mottled. The brighter spots are caused by star clouds, which are concentrations of millions of stars that are too faint to see as individual stars. The darker areas are caused by clouds of interstellar dust that block our view of the stars beyond. 'Viewing the Milky Way with a pair of binoculars will provide enough magnification to resolve the Milky Way into thousands of individual stars,' the section about Florida and the Milky Way on states. Spectators will have the best luck on cloud-free nights and in locations away from city light pollution. DarkSky International maintains a website that lists all designated dark sky communities around the world, including 159 locations in the U.S. Eric Lagatta is the Space Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at elagatta@ This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Milky Way season: How it got its name, when to see it in Florida sky
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4 days ago
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Kick Off The First Day Of Summer With A Tomato Sandwich
There are a few infallible ways to kick off the first day of summer. You can jump in a swimming pool. You can drive to the beach. You go for a sunset hike. As for me? I'm standing over my kitchen sink eating a tomato sandwich. The kitchen sink is an important part of the recipe. Let me explain. There is nothing from the garden that says summer to me more than the tomato. It is sweet, tender, and, just like summer, painfully fleeting. I leave tomatoes on my kitchen windowsill, patiently waiting for them to hit peak ripeness. From the moment they do, the clock is ticking. Before long, they'll start to turn too soft, mealy and moldy. But in that brief glorious window of ripeness, just like the brief glorious window of summer, there is no better way to honor the summer tomato than the tomato sandwich. This may be the only sandwich recipe where cheap white bread produces the best results. The crust and texture of fancy sourdough loaf or the chewiness of a baguette are simply an unwelcome distraction from the main event of the tomato. Soft, fluffy bland white bread is the right vehicle to focus your attention on the tomato. (MORE: On The French Riviera, Gazpacho Tastes Like Summer) The only potential problem caused by cheap white bread is that, if let to sit for too long, it will get soggy and begin to disintegrate. Which is where the kitchen sink comes in. This is a sandwich made to eat immediately. As soon as you put that top slice of bread on it, stand over the kitchen sink and start eating. The sink will catch the juicy mess that drips down. There's no better way to spend the first day of summer. Here's a hint: If your tomatoes aren't perfectly ripe, slice them, sprinkle a little salt, and let them rest for ten minutes or so. That will draw out a little moisture and soften the texture, which makes for a much better bite. Ingredients 1 medium to large ripe tomato 2 slices white bread, cheap and soft 2 tablespoons Duke's mayonnaise Salt and pepper to taste Instructions Slice tomato in ¼ slices and salt and pepper to taste. Spread a generous amount of mayonnaise on the bread, covering edge to edge. Stack tomato slices in an even layer on bread and eat immediately over the sink. lead editor Jenn Jordan explores how weather and climate weave through our daily lives, shape our routines and leave lasting impacts on our communities. MORE ON Make Mint Juleps With This Simple Syrup Feeling Spicy? Make This Thai Chili Oil Make This Etouffee With Leftover Boiled Crawfish
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24-05-2025
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Memorial Day weekend weather forecast: Will rain ruin your plans?
Will you be one of the record 45.1 million people that AAA says will be traveling this Memorial Day weekend? Read below to see how the weather will affect your plans. Temperature-wise, while most of the central and eastern U.S. will see below-average temperatures throughout the weekend, the western U.S. and Florida will see above-average warmth, reports. As for rain, a large chunk of the middle part of the country will see wet, potentially stormy weather this weekend as a system moves through the Plains. Folks starting a vacation early will encounter wet and nasty conditions in the Northeast on Friday, May 23. "Have the umbrellas, waterproof shoes and warm jackets handy," said AccuWeather meteorologist Alex Sosnowski. While that storm will diminish by Saturday, "the second half of the Memorial Day weekend looks to be mainly dry but quite cool," AccuWeather meteorologist Paul Pastelok said. "Watch those flowers and veggies, as there could be a frost in parts of Pennsylvania and Upstate New York by Sunday morning, if clouds break and the breeze diminishes." More: 'Severe weather threat' forecast for parts of US could ruin your Memorial Day weekend Farther south, AccuWeather said that most of the time from Friday, May 23 to Monday, May 26 will be free of rain. One exception to the dry weather in the Southeast will be over Florida. "Brief but drenching sea breeze thunderstorms are possible over the Florida Peninsula and will generally drift from east to west on a daily basis," Pastelok said. The likelihood of rain and thunderstorms will increase this weekend toward the central Gulf, the Tennessee Valley and the Plains states, AccuWeather said. More numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected for the second half of the weekend when the greatest risk of severe weather is likely in the Central United States. Cities like Kansas City, St. Louis, Little Rock and Nashville will see rain Saturday, May 24 into Sunday, May 25, predicts. The Southwest will be the hot spot for the holiday weekend, according to AccuWeather. "Temperatures should surpass 100 degrees in the deserts each day, while highs well into the 90s are in store for the central and southern part of the interior valley of California," Pastelok added. The Northwest, however, will not be completely dry through the holiday weekend with a couple of showers and thunderstorms extending into the northern Rockies, AccuWeather said. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Will it rain? Memorial Day 2025 weather forecast for weekend travelers
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23-05-2025
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The Milky Way will be visible through May in Tennessee. Here's when to look
If the rainstorms break over Tennessee, people may just get a glimpse of the Milky Way this weekend. But if you can't, you have a chance through the end of May. Every evening we get a glimpse of the vast cosmos that is our galaxy with the different stars that twinkle in the night sky, but in May, the celestial light show is even more brilliant. The view of our home galaxy will be on display over the weekend and into the next week, and should be exceptionally vibrant, especially in the United States, in late May as the band arcs across the night sky. Here's a look at how long it should be visible and if Tennesseans could get a chance to see the cosmic event. Technically, you can always see the Milky Way, but some times of the year are better for viewing than others. The end of May just so happens to be that time. "Milky Way season," when the galaxy's bright center becomes easier to see from Earth, typically runs from February to October, according to Milky Way photography website Capture the Atlas. However, the best time to see the Milky Way in the Northern Hemisphere is from March to September. Peak days to view the Milky Way started on May 20 and go through May 30, according to science news website LiveScience. The best viewing time is between about midnight and 5 a.m., according to Capture the Atlas. The reason we can see so many stars during this time of year is due to the cycle of the moon and how high in the sky the Milky Way appears from our perspective here on Earth. At this time of year, on clear nights, especially with a new moon, Tennessee and the rest of the United States will have a good view of a fraction of the stars that make up our home galaxy. To get the best view of the bands, people should look toward the Summer Triangle. Which is "a shape formed by three bright stars" that span across the Milky Way, according to In the northern hemisphere, the Milky Way rises in the southeast, travels across the southern sky and sets in the southwest, according to To get the best view, stargazers should look on a clear night away from light pollution. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: The Milky Way will be visible through May. Here's when to look in TN
