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Mail Online
5 months ago
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The astronomical events of 2024 that you won't want to miss

2024 is set to be a special year for skygazing with several astronomical events including meteor showers, a total solar eclipse, and the opportunity to view a bright comet.
There will be a dozen meteor showers in 2024, with the Geminids being the biggest and most colorful, sending up to 150 bright shooting stars whizzing through the sky. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
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You Can See the Quadrantid Meteor Shower's Peak OvernightHere's How

The Quadrantid Meteor shower will peak on January 3-4, 2024, and is expected to be the strongest and most consistent meteor shower of the year.
The best viewing times for North America are between midnight and 5 a.m., with the peak range expected to be from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. ET. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
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Out of this world: Here are the astronomical events to watch out for in 2024

Advancements in astronomy allow scientists to track celestial events years in advance.
2024 will feature 12 full Moons, meteor showers, eclipses, and Supermoons. [ more ]
Mail Online
5 months ago
OMG science

The astronomical events of 2024 that you won't want to miss

2024 is set to be a special year for skygazing with several astronomical events including meteor showers, a total solar eclipse, and the opportunity to view a bright comet.
There will be a dozen meteor showers in 2024, with the Geminids being the biggest and most colorful, sending up to 150 bright shooting stars whizzing through the sky. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
OMG science

You Can See the Quadrantid Meteor Shower's Peak OvernightHere's How

The Quadrantid Meteor shower will peak on January 3-4, 2024, and is expected to be the strongest and most consistent meteor shower of the year.
The best viewing times for North America are between midnight and 5 a.m., with the peak range expected to be from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. ET. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
OMG science

Out of this world: Here are the astronomical events to watch out for in 2024

Advancements in astronomy allow scientists to track celestial events years in advance.
2024 will feature 12 full Moons, meteor showers, eclipses, and Supermoons. [ more ]
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www.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago
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Sky Spectacles to Watch in 2024

2024 will bring a year's worth of sky phenomena to observe
There are resources like planetarium apps and websites to help locate astronomical events [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
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Uranus and Neptune Reveal Their True Colors

Neptune is bluer than Uranus, but the difference in shade is not as great as depicted in common images.
The deep blue color attributed to Neptune is a result of artificial enhancement in images from the 1980s. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago
Science

The Language of Astronomy Is Needlessly Violent and Inaccurate

Astronomers often use violent language to describe astronomical processes.
Astronomers should reconsider the language they use and opt for more accurate and less violent descriptions. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Science

Sync Your Calendar With the Solar System

The New York Times offers a calendar of newsworthy events in spaceflight and astronomy curated by their journalists.
Readers can bookmark the calendar page or subscribe to the interactive feed to stay updated. [ more ]
WIRED
5 months ago
Science

These Rogue Worlds Upend the Theory of How Planets Form

Scientists have discovered a growing number of free-floating planets that blur the line between star and planet.
These solitary worlds drift freely through space and their origins remain a mystery. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago
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Behold--the Best Space Images of 2023

Astronomical photographs can offer fresh perspectives on familiar objects and hide momentous discoveries in minor visual details.
The James Webb Space Telescope has brought many small revolutions to astronomy in 2023. [ more ]
Mail Online
5 months ago
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Look up tonight! Full Cold Moon will light up skies this evening

Around midnight tonight the Cold Moon will reach its maximum illumination This will be the last chance of 2023 to see a full moon light up the night sky
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