EVENTS CALENDAROctober 3 Crescent Moon near Jupiter at Sunset October 5 Moon near Saturn this evening October 8 Draconid Meteor Showers- best view in early evening October 12 Star Party SBMNH October 13 Full Hunter's Moon October 20-23 Free Admission Day SBMNH Orionid Meteor Shower - Look for Shooting Stars in the early morning October 27 Free Dia De Los Muertes Craft Activites from SBTHP October 30 Moon Near Jupiter on Halloween THE NIGHT SKYThis month begins with bright Jupiter near a waxing crescent moon and ends with a waning crescent moon near Jupiter on Halloween evening. In between two meteor showers can be viewed. The first, the Draconid meteor shower, is a minor shower but may be worth viewing as it is visible in the early evening when children may still be awake. The second, the Orionid Meteor Shower is visible in the early morning for those of you who are early birds. The name of the meteor shower corresponds to the constellation in which direction it appears. (Draco Constellation for Draconid and Orion Constellation for Orionid). TRY THIS AT HOMEThis month's activity was recommended by Eliza's dad, Brian Emery. Try this interactive map that allows users to enter their address to see how that location has changed over the past 750 million years: dinosaurpictures.org/ancient-earth#0 You can read about the interactive map here: www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/map-lets-you-plug-your-address-see-how-neighborhood-has-changed-over-past-750-million-years-180971507/ SCIENCE IN THE NEWSEliza Emery's dad also recommended this fascinating article and video about temporary rafts of pumice created by volcanic eruption. These pumice rafts contribute to the dispersal of marine organisms. The article: eos.org/articles/volcanic-eruption-creates-temporary-islands-of-pumice The video: www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=PEsHLSFFQhQ SBCS Community Contributions to Newsletter WelcomeIf you have suggestions for the science newsletter please email them to [email protected] Suggestions from students and parents enhance the newsletter. If you or your child come across articles, videos, activities, local events, apps, or podcasts of interest please share them.
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