During the early evening hours of winter, the stars that shine from the southern sky are a sampler of the sky’s brightest stars.
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Jupiter, Aldebaran and Orion Tonight, December 21, 2012
After several cloudy, rainy, and snowy days, a clear sky returned this evening. This 30-second exposure shows the southeastern sky at 9:10 p.m. CST from the Chicago area. (Click the image to see it larger.) Bright Jupiter is in front of the stars of Taurus with its bright star Aldebaran. They are paired high in the sky. … Continue reading Jupiter, Aldebaran and Orion Tonight, December 21, 2012