Astronomy

In other news, a bill overhauling Utah's vote-by-mail system has advanced in the legislature. And, a scenic route through Zion National Park has reopened after a recent rockfall.

Today we’ll talk with Christopher Cokinos about his book Still As Bright: An Illuminating History of the Moon from Antiquity to Tomorrow.

If you visit Utah State University's Observatory, you'll be able to see the stars but their light will have to compete with lights from cars, streetlights and other buildings before it reaches your eye.

In other news, Utahns affected by heaving flooding in August can apply for federal loans to pay for damages.

We revisit our conversation with renowned astronomer and science communicator Philip Plait to discuss his new book Under Alien Skies.

On this episode we're joined by renowned astronomer and science communicator Philip Plait to discuss his new book Under Alien Skies. He also hosts 2 events at Clark Planetarium in Salt Lake City this weekend.

The moon will block the view of Mars for about an hour in an event called a "lunar occultation." The event will be visible to the naked eye.

During September, Jupiter will reach opposition on the 26th. It will be closer to the Earth since 1963 and won’t be this close again until 2129.

This week's episode of Utah Skies.