March 2014 Night Skies Over Tanzania and the Threat of Asteroids

By Dr. N. T. Jiwaji,

ntjiwaji@yahoo.com

 This month once again thousands of eyes will be turned upwards in the west horizon looking for a sacred celestial body.  The Moon is the closest celestial body and continually in our eyes at night shifting position and changing shape as it orbits the Earth. The sight of one particular shape, the First Crescent marks the beginning of the month in many cultures that use the lunar calendar. Muslims will be awaiting the First Crescent to mark the end of...

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