…continuedArchived Press Releases The Winter Solstice and the
Sun's Rebirth Dec. 16, 2004 | On Tuesday morning, December 21st,
the Sun reaches its southernmost point in the sky for 2004,
marking the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
Planet Parade & Geminid Meteors Come in Mid-December Dec. 7,
2004 | A rare configuration of planets is followed by the annual
Geminid meteor shower on the night of December 13–14. Here's
some advice on how, when, and where to look for "shooting
stars." Dawn Displays to Light November Skies Nov. 1, 2004 |
Venus, Jupiter, and the crescent Moon put on a grand show at
dawn in early November, followed closely by the annual Leonid
meteor shower on the morning of the 17th. Total Lunar Eclipse to
Occur on the Night of Oct. 27th Oct. 22, 2004 | On Wednesday
night, October 2728, the full Moon will slide into Earth's
shadow. The event is beautifully timed and placed for
skywatchers in the Americas. Fall Begins with Equinox on
September 22nd Sept. 16, 2004 | At 12:30 p.m. Easter