As the phase of the moon grows steadily from first quarter to full, it’s a good opportunity to explore the contrasts of light and dark on its surface.
The Follow Up
Donald Trump takes office for a second term, calling for the mass deportation of illegal immigrants, massive tariffs on foreign imports, January 6 pardons, and more. What can we expect in the first 100 days, let alone the next four years?
Lifelines
For 2000 years, the great scientific authority in the West was Aristotle. But by the time the Pilgrims were landing at Plymouth Rock, a new age of science was in bud, and Newton would be an example of the new scientist.
Historia
Free Black communities living on the margins of colonized America were not unusual. Indeed, they were common enough that their members were given a name: Maroons.
Backyard Astronomer
About two hours after sunset, look for the brilliant planet Jupiter. A little to the lower right of Jupiter is the orange star Aldebaran, the fiery eye of Taurus the Bull.
