Greetings All,

Yes, it's been hot and dry, but haven't our evening skies be glorious? Of course, in April and May on Guam you can see eight of the ten brightest stars so that makes it better than ever! Go outside tonight and look up!

1. Beautiful crescent moon
2. This month's public shows

Don't forget to enjoy our lovely evening skies. The sunsets have been redder than usual. Since both Anatahan and Pagan are smoking, volcanic aerosols could be contributing!!

Pam

1. Sliver-thin crescent moon Go outside tomorrow night (Tuesday 8 April) as soon as it begins to get dark and if it isn't cloudy in the west you'll see a very thin crescent moon hanging above the western horizon by its points. On Wednesday night, the crescent will be a little larger and the moon will be just above the Pleiades, also known as The Seven Sisters. They will make a beautiful pairing in the early evening sky. Then see if you can find Orion the Hunter above them and six of the ten brightest stars. If you're having problems, see the next item!

2. This month's public shows Public shows are THIS week, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (April 10, 11 and 12) at 6:30 and 7:00 p.m. In April and May you can see eight of the ten brightest stars all at the same time during a lovely half hour of stargazing. Although we call the 6:30 p.m. show "Jewels of the April Sky" you could also call it "The Magic Half-Hour" You'll learn just how to find all those bright stars and the sky's most famous constellations.