Frank Drake died, 2022 (b. 1930)
Frank Donald Drake (May 28, 1930 – September 2, 2022) was an American astronomer and astrophysicist. He was involved in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, including the founding of SETI.
Calendar
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First Quarter Moon
The Moon is at First quarter on this date -it will be visible high in the southern sky in early evening.
Venus at Perihelion
The planet Venus is a Perihelion (its closest approach to the Sun) on this date.
Labor Day (USA)
Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September in any given year (i.e. a single day from September 1 through September 7) to honor and recognize […]
Full Moon
The Full Moon rises at sunset, and is visible all night. The Vatican Observatory's monthly Full Moon Meetup for Sacred Space Astronomy subscribers is held at 10:00 AM Tucson time.
Astronomy at the Beach 2022
Michigan's Largest Free Astronomy Event - 26th Year! Sept. 16 & 17
Tour of the Solar System in SpaceEngine
OnlineBob Trembley takes the audience on a virtual tour of the solar system
Mission to Mars in Kerbal Space Program
OnlineBob Trembley shows how to build, fly and land an interplanetary spacecraft in Kerbal Space Program
Last Quarter Moon
The Moon is at Last Quarter (or Third Quarter) – rising around midnight, and visible to the south after sunrise.
Tour of the Solar System in SpaceEngine
OnlineBob Trembley takes the audience on a virtual tour of the solar system
Mission to Mars in Kerbal Space Program
OnlineBob Trembley shows how to build, fly and land an interplanetary spacecraft in Kerbal Space Program
Autumnal Equinox
Fall begins with the autumnal equinox - in the Northern Hemisphere, it's the September equinox; in the Southern Hemisphere, it is the equinox in March.