Astronomy Update
This is the first week that will be particularly cold for overnight star gazing. If you have a jacket ready you can still see planets well with low light pollution from the moon.
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This is the first week that will be particularly cold for overnight star gazing. If you have a jacket ready you can still see planets well with low light pollution from the moon.
Clear skies will make stargazing very easy this week. Venus is not visible for long during the day, but it is very bright and easy to see in the hours before sunrise.
Clouds will make spotting any planets difficult, but the full moon should be easy to spot. Another full moon is on the way just in time for Halloween.
Look for a thin crescent moon through next week. That week's update will come out early on Tuesday to coincide with the fall equinox.
When was the earliest measurable snowfall in Minnesota? Also, have you wondered why the leaves change color in the fall? Both of those questions are answered in this week's Weather Trivia.
Temperatures will rise through the weekend, but new clouds will make stargazing a little tough this week. The moon is on its way out so at least we have less light pollution.
Nights are dipping into the 40s this week, but the moon should be very easy to spot. Look for planets a few hours after sunset for the warmest conditions.



