News from the sky
The sky has always been a source of inspiration for mankind. Observing it has represented the essential principle in the development of scientific thought of all civilizations. Its breathtaking beauty is the result of the interaction between light coming from the universe and the Earth's atmosphere.
Today, the quality of the sky is affected by artificial lighting, which damages ecosystems and degrades the sky landscape. It is necessary to stop these effects and restore the true night, protecting darkness as a cultural and environmental right, establishing the culture of artificial lighting more efficiently and rationaly with the awareness that "everything is linked to everything” on this planet.
The sky, our common and universal heritage, is an integral part of the environment as perceived by humanity. Future generations are entitled to an Earth with a clear sky in support of humanity’s history, culture, and social bonds that make each generation and each individual member part of one human family. Three decades ago, the sky of San Luis was among the cleanest in the country.
November at a glance:
- On the evening of day 15, the Moon will be very near the bright planet, Jupiter, high in the sky.
-On the evening of day 21, the full moon emerges from the horizon to the side of a very bright star cluster known as the Seven Sisters, Seven kids or Pleiades.
December at a glance:
On the13th day, after midnight we can enjoy a beautiful meteor shower just by looking to the east, at medium height.
At dawn, the night of Dec. 21st, when summer begins in our hemisphere, there will be a Total Lunar Eclipse. Watch the Moon after three in the morning and enjoy the eclipse; the Moon will pass by the shade that the earth projects into space.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
