Backyard Universe: Summer brings evening planets, meteors
Whether you have a telescope or not, this summer will serve up some rewarding views on clear nights.The downside is that because it’s summer and because of Daylight Saving Time, darkness comes late. But our days are getting shorter, and between Aug. 1 and month’s end, we lose about an hour of daylight. Sunset locally comes at 8:20 p.m. on Aug. 1 and at 7:45 p.m. on Aug. 31.When darkness does commence, two planets are the most significant attractions for telescope owners. […]
