Widener University Observatory

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July Podcast: Spotlight on Spica This month’s episode highlights the bright star Spica, now prominent high in the southwest after evening twilight. It’s leading the parade of constellations, along with the brilliant planet Venus, that will grace the Northern Hemisphere’s summer skies. You'll also get to know other brights sta...

U Scorpii, a star system on the far side of the galaxy, has produced 12 outbursts since 1863. The system is in Scorpius, which is low in the south-southeast at nightfall.
U Scorpii is above the curving line that outlines the scorpion’s body and tail.