John Saccenti

6 days ago | jerseysbest.com | John Saccenti

Mars has been moving towards the constellation Leo over the past few weeks. The red planet is now in the constellation Leo and is approaching the lion’s heart. Leo is a very prominent springtime star pattern. It is fairly easy to find as the stars that outline the lion’s head and mane make a large hook shape in the sky. Known as the Sickle, after a farming tool, it curves up from the bright star Regulus. This is the brightest star in Leo and marks the position of the lion’s heart.

1 week ago | jerseysbest.com | John Saccenti

Comic books, toys, celebrity guests and more. It can all be found at Garden State Comic Fest’s annual summer convention. Scheduled June 28-29 and to be held for the first time at the Essex County Cody Arena in West Orange, GSCF is a celebration of comics, cosplay, and pop culture featuring celebrity guests, creators and vendors. The new location provides the show more space than in the past, giving fans the rare opportunity to meet stars, artists and more, said Dave O’Hare, owner of GSCF.

1 week ago | jerseysbest.com | John Saccenti

We’ve had a nice long view of Jupiter. The giant planet was closest to us back in December. Now the Earth is leaving Jupiter behind. Every day it sinks lower in the sky. Soon it will be too low for viewing. This week is a good one to see Jupiter. Although it is low in the sky, the moon will reappear and pass near Jupiter. Face the western sky on May 28 between 8:45 and 9 p.m. Find the moon first and then look below it for Jupiter.

2 weeks ago | jerseysbest.com | John Saccenti

When it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, there are several critical factors that exist outside the exam room that may have a significant impact on physical and mental well-being. With that in mind, Hackensack Meridian Health created its Healthy Connections program, which helps patients with non-medical needs that may ultimately affect their health.

2 weeks ago | jerseysbest.com | John Saccenti

Memorial Day is a time when Americans honor the men and women who served in the military and who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The legacy of many of those who gave their lives for their United States, unfortunately, has been forgotten. The legacy of Francis Xavier McGraw, one of America’s most decorated war heroes and arguably New Jersey’s greatest war hero, will never be forgotten because of the commitment of his niece and nephew, Susan and Steve McGraw.