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Coming Home

There is something deeply moving about returning to your childhood home after a long absence. The growth of the trees and other subtle changes are disorienting. New has replaced the old and familiar. You then begin to remember the happy times spent with family and friends as well as the hurts, tears and disappointments. It’s as if each memory and experience has been waiting for you to return and gently asks where you’ve been as it is resurrected in your heart and mind. And all you can do is laugh, smile, and cry as you embrace each one.

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Skywatch: Super Moon 2012

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Super MoonThis month’s full moon will occur at 11:35 EDT this coming Saturday night (May 5, 2012). The Moon will also be at its closest approach to Earth (perigee). Due to its closeness, it will appear approximately 8% larger and 16% brighter than a normal full moon. Since it will be Saturday night it will be a great opportunity to share this event with your family and friends!

The accompanying photo is one I took of the March 2011 super moon.

Learn more:

This Week’s Sky at a Glance – SkyandTelescope.com.

‘Supermoon’ Alert: Biggest Full Moon of 2012 Occurs This Week – Space.com

Extreme Super Moon on May 6th – Accuweather

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Skywatch: Waxing Moon

This week provides a great opportunity to watch the waxing Moon as it appears higher each night in the western sky. Watch as it passes the open cluster Pleiades, the red giant Aldebaran located in the horns of Taurus, and Venus which continues to shine brightly in the twilight sky. Take time to get out and enjoy the night sky during these cool early spring evenings!

Update: when the Moon is full on May 5, 2012 it will be during perigee making it another super moon similar to the March 2011 event. More to come!

Learn more:

This Week’s Sky at a Glance – SkyandTelescope.com

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