Earthsky Tonight – January 2, 2010

Courtesy of EarthSky A Clear Voice for Science www.EarthSky.org Two major astronomical events are taking place today. First, our planet Earth is at perihelion – its closest point to the sun for the year. Second, tonight’s waning gibbous moon pairs up with a brilliant planet – the world next door – Mars. You can see Mars and the moon tonight from mid-evening until dawn. First, Earth’s perihelion – our closest point to the sun – today. It happens every year at ... Full Story