Biblical Astronomy

Biblical Astronomy


"And God said let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and days, and years:" GENESIS 1:14
"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handy work. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard." PSALM 19:1-3

1969 fireball meteorite reveals new ancient mineral

1969 fireball meteorite reveals new ancient mineral: A fireball that tears across the sky is not just a one-time skywatching event — it can reap scientific dividends long afterward. In fact, one that lit up Mexico's skies in 1969 scattered thousands of meteorite bits across the northern Mexico state of Chihuahua. And now, decades later, that meteorite, named Allende, has divulged a new mineral called panguite.

Moon sweeps past a fading Mars in night sky

Moon sweeps past a fading Mars in night sky: As darkness deepens on Monday evening, look about one-third of the sky up from the southwest horizon. There you'll see a fat crescent moon, and a moderately bright yellow-orange "star" hovering well above and to its left.

Photo of The Day: NASA Captures 2012 Venus Transit

Photo of The Day: NASA Captures 2012 Venus Transit: This image from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory shows Venus as it nears the disk of the sun on June 5. Venus's 2012 transit will be the last such event until 2117.