Many of our modern holiday traditions have their roots in the winter festivals of long ago, including the date we now call Christmas.
Backyard Astronomer
8/3/20 - Jupiter & Saturn at Their Prime
Jupiter and Saturn both recently made close approaches to Earth, which makes them prime for observing.
Environment Report
7/31/20 - Seeds from China; Electronics Recycling
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is warning residents not to open or plant unsolicited seeds from China.
Backyard Astronomer
7/27/20 - A Good Week for Lunar Observing
We begin the week of July 27 with the moon at First Quarter, which looks half illuminated in the south after sunset. That sets the stage for an excellent week of lunar observing.