The Sky This Month
Welcome to our night-time sky.
Please enjoy this monthʼs tidbits of
knowledge. We are lucky to live in
a dark-sky area where the heavens
can shine through. I hope you enjoy
the sky and perhaps learn a thing or
two. Happy star gazing!
Brrrr – You might need a coat
to watch the fireworks this year.
On July 3 rd , the Earth will be at Aphelion, which is the
furthest point away from the Sun in the Earthʼs orbit.
The Earth will be 94,505,901 miles from the Sun – three
percent further than in winter! It s