This is an excellent time for stargazing in Alaska. After sunset, look towards the southwest to see Saturn and Venus shining brightly. Before 9:40 p.m., you can spot four planets with the naked eye: Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars. Jupiter and Mars remain visible through the morning, with Mars especially close to the moon. The Aurora forecast is weak for the next few weeks.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - This is a great time of year to do some star gazing. If you have clear skies in your part of Alaska , take the time to check out the night — and morning — sky.
After sunset, look toward the southwest. Saturn and Venus are snuggled up together in the evening sky. They set at about 9:40 p.m. in Southcentral. Before 9:40 p.m., you can see four planets with the naked eye — Saturn, Venus, Jupiter and Mars. Jupiter and Mars stick around through the morning. Mars is very close to the moon right now.
The Aurora forecast is fairly weak for the next few weeks. That’s not to say there won’t be the occasional burst but overall, solar activity is expected to be fairly low until the beginning of February.Pedestrian bridge partially collapses over the Seward Highway Mechanics ‘inadvertently’ taxi Alaska Airlines plane into ditch at Ted Stevens airport, officials sayMidtown Anchorage police shooting leaves man hospitalized with critical injuries
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