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Read news from the world of astronomy for the week of May 27, 2022.
Latest News
The Sun is ramping up activity, but contrary to some reports, this solar cycle is still consistent with scientists’ predictions.

Does a recent study solve the long-debated solar abundance problem?

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Observing Highlights
Capella sets in the northwest soon after dark these evenings. That leaves Vega in the east-northeast and Arcturus high toward the south as the brightest stars in the evening sky. A third of the way from Arcturus down to Vega, look for Corona Borealis.

Many of the Big Dipper’s stars really are physically connected. They belong to a loosely bound stellar stream called the Ursa Major Moving Cluster.

Will there be a new meteor shower on the night of May 30–31? There’s only one way to find out.

Download this month’s Sky Tour podcast to find which planets are visible in the morning and evening skies, along expert tips for how to view the total lunar eclipse.

Community
The Cherry Springs Star Party is a gathering of amateur astronomers and people who enjoy the night sky. It starts on June 2nd.
A piano concerto based on the solar system’s planets just had its world premiere. And you can hear a sampling of the music right here!