Astro Bob blog: Welcome Arcturus!

I really shouldn't be surprised anymore. But I always am when I see the fiery Arcturus appear in the east on February evenings. Surprised because the star's more closely associated with June, when it sails high in the southern sky at twilight's end. But February? February's feet are still firmly planted in winter in my part of the world. What business has this orange giant here? Read post here .