#WinterConstellations May 17

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For the month of May 2024 several of us are taking on the 30-Day Astronomy Coach4aday Challenge. The simple concept is to learn something about the cosmos each day. For May 17th it is a brief explanation about WINTER CONSTELLATIONS

When the colder weather comes nightfall comes earlier and different WINTER CONSTELLATIONS become visible. There are two major asterisms dominating the winter night sky: The Winter Triangle and the Winter Hexagon.

Astronomy Challenge Suggested Guidelines

Like previous challenges there are no hard and fast rules to participate. There are a few suggested guidelines.

1. Each day in May learn something new about our universe either by reading or observation.
2. Share that knowledge with others
3. If so inclined use the hash tag #Coach4adayChallenge on social media platforms

May 17th-Winter Star Gazing

Here is a video by John A. Read to help you understand stargazing in the colder months.