Assorted Sundries On A Saturday By Susan Hanniford Crowley

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In addition to writing, editing, and proofing, I have some other fun things on my plate. I do tons of research which I love. I especially love archeology and astronomy.

Just so everyone is on the same page:

Archeology studies human history and prehistory, through excavating sites and analyzing artifacts and other physical remains. It is rare in archaeology to work on organic materials.

Astronomy is the study of celestial objects and their properties, while physics is the study of the physical world and the laws that govern it. Astronomy is a sub-discipline of physics, and the two fields are closely related.

I’m starting with archeology. I am fascinated by the human footprints that were found and are being studied in White Sands National Park, New Mexico, USA. They are fossilized footprints that are among those of mammoths and giant sloths. They are believed to be about 21,000 to 22,000 or more old. That means that humans were here during the Ice Age. If you want to know more visit here: https://www.nps.gov/whsa/learn/nature/fossilized-footprints.htm

Now we’re onto Astronomy. We have two amazing events coming up.

We are having a Planetary Alignment on January 25, 2025. The planets involved are Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, and Mercury. This celestial event will be visible. You will see it better if you have a telescope or binoculars. Some planets are already becoming visible. Here are tips from NASA: https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/skywatching/whats-up-january-2025-skywatching-tips-from-nasa/

Planets Visible in Hartford, Connecticut, USA

This chart came from https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/night/usa/hartford and for the day of January 25, 2025.

 Planetrise/Planetset, Sat, Jan 25, 2025PlanetRiseSetMeridianCommentMercurySun 6:48 amSun 4:04 pmSun 11:26 amDifficult to seeVenusSat 9:04 amSat 8:54 pmSat 2:59 pmGreat visibilityMarsSat 3:23 pmSun 6:52 amSat 11:07 pmPerfect visibilityJupiterSat 12:42 pmSun 3:33 amSat 8:08 pmPerfect visibilitySaturnSat 9:06 amSat 8:20 pmSat 2:43 pmAverage visibilityUranusSat 11:41 amSun 2:03 amSat 6:52 pmAverage visibilityNeptuneSat 9:28 amSat 9:17 pmSat 3:23 pmVery difficult to see

This is happening night by night as the planets move into alignment position.

Do a search for your area date and time for the 2025 Planetary Alignment details and best times and dates to see the alignment and individual planets.

On March 15, 2025, there will be a Blood Moon which is also a Lunar Eclipse. For information about moons and the Blood Moon, visit https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/blood-moon.html

I want to know how to see it where I live. Some places will see a total eclipse.

The total lunar eclipse in March 2025 will be visible from Connecticut if the skies are clear. I admit that has been a problem with our weird weather here.

The eclipse will begin March 13, 2025, at 11:57 PM ET and end March 14, 2025, at 6 AM ET.  Anyone on the night side of the Earth at the time of the eclipse can see it. North and South America will have the best views. 

You will need a location with a clear view of the moon and sky. The moon will appear completely shaded for just over an hour. 

There will be a solar eclipse in March as well, but I will talk about that on another blog.

I hope you enjoy our science adventures on the blog. Now I’m back to proofing my upcoming novel!

Be safe. Keep your loved ones close.

All the best always,
Susan
Susan Hanniford Crowley.

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Now we wait
for the return of the princess.