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Read news from the world of astronomy for the week of July 5, 2024.

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a group of infant stars spouting parallel jets. Plus, watch Spica disappear behind the Moon on July 13th. And don't forget to download this month's Sky Tour podcast.

Latest News

Webb Telescope Reveals Parallel Jets from Baby Stars

A new image taken by the James Webb Space Telescope reveals a stunning alignment among the infant stars in the Serpens Nebula.

Observing Highlights

This Week's Sky at a Glance, July 5 – 14

Earth is at aphelion today, its farthest from the Sun for the year. Tomorrow evening about 20 or 30 minutes after sunset, try to sight the extremely thin young crescent Moon low in the west-northwest. Will this be your record youngest Moon?

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Catch an Exciting Spica Occultation on July 13th

Don’t miss Spica’s dramatic disappearance at the Moon’s dark limb. We also check in on the status of current bright comets.

July Podcast: Spotlight on Spica

This month offers a chance to glimpse a dramatic coverup of the bright star Spica. You can also glimpse Mercury just after sunset — and Saturn late in the evening. Presented by: Celestron.

Starfest 2024

Starfest is Canada’s largest annual star party attracting hundreds of astronomy enthusiasts. Come and join your fellow astronomy enthusiasts on August 8–11 for this outstanding weekend under the stars!