Earth’s twin planet returns to our skies.
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Issue #137

Screenshot from Night Sky Map showing Venus above the western horizon after sunset.

Venus Returns as the Evening Star

Venus has been missing from our skies recently. Why? The planet has just passed behind the Sun, making it unobservable to us here on Earth.

But Earth’s twin planet is making a comeback. From around now until March 2025—depending on the latitude of your town or city—Venus will shine in the western evening sky after sunset.

Why is Venus always close to the Sun?
Boy eating ice cream in the Sun on a beach full of parasols and people.

©iStockphoto.com/Pollyana Ventura

Next Summer Will Be Shorter

Did you know summer lasts longer in the Northern Hemisphere? However, for a variety of complex reasons, next year’s northern summer will be about 15 minutes shorter than in 2024.

Find out why
A herd of mule deer standing in tall grass in front of a blurry Full Moon.

©iStockphoto.com/milehightraveler

It’s the Buck Moon

Since ancient times, Full Moon names have helped us track the change of seasons. July’s Full Moon is called the Buck Moon—thanks to the new antlers that emerge from a buck’s forehead around this time of year.

The 2024 Buck Moon is at 10:17 UTC on July 21.

Other names for July’s Full Moon

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