A few years ago, I saw something strange when I looked at the MIchigan night sky. It appeared that the stars were all moving in small circles. I saw a time lapse photograph of it the next day, but have since forgotten all of the information about what I observed. I am hoping that somebody on here either saw it as well or knows what I am talking about. The only thing information I remember about it is that it is an extremely rare occurrence.
2006-12-15 03:11:07 · 4 answers · asked by tate 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
It sounds like you are describing "star trails". These can only be viewed with long exposure photography though, not naked eye. Also, it's the result of the normal rotation of the Earth and is not a rare occurrence.
The link below has some pictures and describes how to photograph star trails.
2006-12-16 07:21:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spaceweather.com
2006-12-15 11:18:55 · answer #2 · answered by Aaron 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's possible you were observing retrograde motion of an outer planet, like jupiter or saturn, although i think this takes a couple days but i'm honestly not sure.
2006-12-15 12:11:46 · answer #3 · answered by izaboe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its astronomical, it was caused due to the precession of the Earth.
2006-12-15 11:47:06 · answer #4 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋