After the New Moon, tonight there is the possibility of observing a very small slice of the Moon in the sky. The Sun returns to illuminate our natural satellite and 2% of the Moon can be observed. Where to look and possibly a camera? The direction is between the East and the North-East, with the Moon that around 9:30 pm will be low on the horizon, with the possibility of immortalizing it near some natural monument or city panorama.
For those who are not satisfied with observing it from afar, the Planetarium of L'Unione Sarda has organized various appointments in various locations in Sardinia to travel in space and time and show not only the Moon through the telescope, but the planet Saturn, double stars, nebulae and distant star clusters.
In the headquarters of the Planetarium in Piazza Unione Sarda in Cagliari, specials for families and children: Saturday 30 July at 7 pm “The stars with the Little Prince”, while Wednesday 3 August at 6 pm "The laboratory of the Solar System".
Sunday 31 July two appointments, the first at the Antas Temple in Fluminimaggiore (CI) "The Milky Way in the sky of the columns of Antas", an appointment in a unique setting, to admire the starry sky, organized in collaboration with Start-Uno. The second appointment "From the Planets to the Universe" with Astrotourism Sardinia at the Church of San Pietro delle fotos in Bulzi (SS).
On 1 August the Planetarium proposes the appointments from the spectacular Tomb of the Giants of Quartucciu: "The Universe at the telescope from the Tomb of the Giants of Quartucciu", an event that will be repeated on 17 and 27 August.
On 2 August in Allai (OR) with Astroturismo Sardegna: "The Moon and the stars", while on 4 August in Guspini, Monti Maiori, "And so we went out to see the stars", an appointment organized by the Pro Loco.
On 5 August, the telescopes of the Planetarium of the Unione Sarda will move to the Carolina Ranch in Sant'Antioco, for “The night of the Moon over the sea accompanied by Saturn”.
Finally, on August 6 at the Planetarium of the Unione Sarda, the "Night of the Moon" will be held, where a journey will take place in space and time to learn about the Moon and its origins, once a powerful telescope will be aimed at towards our natural satellite.
For information on events: 0706013552, https://www.facebook.com/planetariounionesarda, www.planetariounionesarda.it.