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2024 September 22 - Chicagohenge: Equinox in an Aligned City

Posted September 22, 202400:03:51

In today's image, we see an image of our Sun setting along the streets of Chicago. Because the image was taken on the equinox, the Sun will rise directly...

2024 September 21 - Sunrise Shadows in the Sky

Posted September 21, 2024

In today's image, we see crepuscular rays in the sky which point back to the rising Sun. The clouds in the sky cast shadows upwards because of the position...

2024 September 20 - A Hazy Harvest Moon

Posted September 20, 2024

In today's image, we see the setting Harvest Moon, which is the full moon closest to the Autumnal Equinox. It was also a supermoon, a full moon that...

2024 September 19 - The Dark Seahorse in Cepheus

Posted September 19, 2024

In today's image, we see the dusty area in the sky in the constellation of Cepheus. You may recognize the shape, which somewhat resembles a seahorse....

2024 September 18 - The Mermaid Nebula Supernova Remnant

Posted September 18, 2024

In today's image, we see a part of a supernova remnant known as the Mermaid Nebula. This is a portion of a massive star that would have long ago been...