NightVisions: present and future
Astronomy & Astrology collide, Collegian style!
By Aimee Siebert
As the school year comes to a close, the Bethel Collegian would like to present you with the important and significant astronomy activities of the upcoming months .
Summer Events
May 14: Greatest Elongation East of Mercury (Good visibility in the evening).
NASA hosts a “Future Forum” in San Jose, CA, to continue its 50th anniversary celebration for the year 2008
June 9: Venus’ superior conjunction
June 21: Summer Solstice in Northern Hemisphere, Winter Solstice in Southern Hemisphere
July 4: Earth at aphelion (furthest from the sun)
July 9: Jupiter in opposition (moves into the evening sky)
July 15: Anniversary of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP). The ASTP was the first space mission to be undertaken as a joint effort between the United States and the Soviet Union.
It was a success not only as a space flight, but also as an expression of cooperation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
July 28: South Delta-Aquarids Meteor Shower Peak
August 1: Total Eclipse of the Sun
August 12: Perseid Meteor Shower Peak
August 16: Partial Eclipse of the Moon
By Shannon Carey
Taurus Apr. 20–May 20: The stars have a bone to pick with you, and I have to be honest, it isn’t a funny bone. More like a serious bone... like a knee cap.
Gemini May 21–Jun. 21: Children’s books may be an easy read, but they are not easy to shelve.
Cancer Jun. 22–Jul. 22: A wise astrologist once said that the celestial bodies will convey more than just the future of mortals. I, however, am not a wise astrologist, so I have no idea what this means for you.
Leo Jul. 23–Aug. 22: Outdoor activities may prove hazardous for you. Try staying inside for a week or three.
Virgo Aug. 23–Sep. 22: Try not to chew on your fingernails because cooties live under them! Ew! Icky poo!
Libra Sep. 23–Oct. 22: Look out for flying cardinals that might try to poop on your head... the only thing is I’m not sure if the stars are referring to birds or Catholics.
Scorpio Oct. 23–Nov. 21: You think you don’t have enough room, so make room, others are depending on you!
Sagittarius Nov. 22–Dec. 21: *Insert witty and generic horoscope here.*
Capricorn Dec. 22–Jan. 19: Isn’t it nice to know that it is almost over? Oh, but wait, it is only just beginning.
Aquarius Jan. 20–Feb. 18: Not for very much longer you have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to apply for a position at a truly remarkable corporation -- and I’m not talking about McDonald’s.
Pisces Feb. 19–Mar. 20: The stars cannot come up with any witty fish puns for you today.
Aries Mar. 21–Apr. 19: Pluto and Mars don’t think you will shove metallic things into an electrical socket while playing outside during a lightening storm. If you do, they’ll be shocked.