Camõesian Astronomy Enthusiasts

29/08/2026

Sky Today: August 27
Minutes before reaching Full, the Moon is eclipsed this evening in a lovely event visible across the U.S.

Image credit: Gene Ellison (Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

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24/08/2026

The fight over Pluto's classification says more about memory, nostalgia and human nature than it does about astronomy.

24/08/2026

Sometimes, wonder is something you stumble upon.

On photographer Kevin Floerke's first night visit to Alabama Hills, California, he arrived after dark with no chance to scout the landscape. While searching for a foreground for the Milky Way, he unexpectedly came across one of the area’s iconic arches and captured what would become one of his favorite photos.

That sense of discovery is one of the gifts of a dark night.

When we protect darkness, we protect more than our view of the stars. We preserve opportunities to explore, to be surprised, to feel curious, and to experience moments of awe that stay with us long after the night is over.

Here’s to wandering beneath the stars and finding something extraordinary. 💫

📷 Photo by Kevin Floerke Photography

23/08/2026

• 🔴 Last Eclipse of 2026
• 🌌 Northern Lights Return
• 🪐Moon Meets Saturn

Here’s your full night-by-night guide: https://sou42.co/4gr3xnn

22/08/2026

Sky Today: August 22
Saturn's largest moon lingers near the ringed planet, as 10th-magnitude Tethys prepares to disappear into Saturn's shadow.

Image credit: Stellarium/Oleg Pluton

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22/08/2026

Artificial light changes more than the way our neighborhoods look.

For many species, darkness is essential. Bright outdoor lighting can disrupt navigation, feeding, pollination, communication, and other natural behaviors that keep For many species, darkness is essential. Bright outdoor lighting can disrupt navigation, feeding, pollination, communication, and other natural behaviors that keep healthy.

When we use light only where and when it's needed, we help protect the wildlife that depends on the night.

20/08/2026

This month we’ve got three big celestial events to cover: eclipses of the Sun and Moon, and especially good prospects for the Perseid meteor shower. Plus we’ll track down a few planets, and gaze at the center of our galaxy.
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20/08/2026

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