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The 'cold' December full moon, the last one of 2024, coincides with a rare lunar standstill: Here's the best time to see it

The December full moon, known as the cold moon, is special this year due to its coinciding with a unique lunar standstill.

SoCal stargazers, mark your calendars for top astronomical events of 2025

Celestial events in Southern California connect people to astronomy and their historical roots with the sky.

Rare 'planet parade' appears in California sky, along with wolf moon. Here's when to look up

California stargazers can look forward to a variety of astronomical events in January, including the wolf moon and a planetary alignment.

A meteor shower over NYC will kick off your 2025

New York City will experience an impressive meteor shower and bright Mars viewing in January 2025.

A Stargazers' Guide to Watching the Full Moon Pass Mars and the a New Come

January offers a lunar occultation of Mars and a bright new comet near its closest approach to the sun.

The Northern Lights Might Be Visible In NY On New Year's Eve

Northern Lights may be visible on New Year's Eve, providing a unique celestial experience to ring in 2025.

The 'cold' December full moon, the last one of 2024, coincides with a rare lunar standstill: Here's the best time to see it

The December full moon, known as the cold moon, is special this year due to its coinciding with a unique lunar standstill.

SoCal stargazers, mark your calendars for top astronomical events of 2025

Celestial events in Southern California connect people to astronomy and their historical roots with the sky.

Rare 'planet parade' appears in California sky, along with wolf moon. Here's when to look up

California stargazers can look forward to a variety of astronomical events in January, including the wolf moon and a planetary alignment.

A meteor shower over NYC will kick off your 2025

New York City will experience an impressive meteor shower and bright Mars viewing in January 2025.

A Stargazers' Guide to Watching the Full Moon Pass Mars and the a New Come

January offers a lunar occultation of Mars and a bright new comet near its closest approach to the sun.

The Northern Lights Might Be Visible In NY On New Year's Eve

Northern Lights may be visible on New Year's Eve, providing a unique celestial experience to ring in 2025.
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#nasa

Space exploration's most stunning photos in 2024

2024 was a landmark year for space exploration with incredible achievements and stunning astronomical events captivating observers.

Why DC-Area Scientists Are Building a Fake Star

The Landolt Space Mission will create an artificial star to improve astronomical measurements and fundamentally change our understanding of the universe.

A rare look at NASA's next sharp-eyed space telescope

NASA is assembling the Roman Space Telescope, a significant advancement in astronomical research set to launch by May 2027.

Four planets are 'aligning' in January: How to see Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Saturn parade across the sky tonight

January 2025 promises a spectacular skywatching event with a visible planet parade featuring Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Saturn.

Huge 'Christmas Eve asteroid' will skim past Earth on December 24

A massive 'Christmas Eve asteroid' will safely skim past Earth at 14,743 mph, with no chance of collision.

Geminids meteor shower peaks tonight: where and when to see shooting stars light up the December skies

The Geminid meteor shower peaks on December 13, displaying vibrant colors and numerous meteors, best viewed from dark locations.

Space exploration's most stunning photos in 2024

2024 was a landmark year for space exploration with incredible achievements and stunning astronomical events captivating observers.

Why DC-Area Scientists Are Building a Fake Star

The Landolt Space Mission will create an artificial star to improve astronomical measurements and fundamentally change our understanding of the universe.

A rare look at NASA's next sharp-eyed space telescope

NASA is assembling the Roman Space Telescope, a significant advancement in astronomical research set to launch by May 2027.

Four planets are 'aligning' in January: How to see Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Saturn parade across the sky tonight

January 2025 promises a spectacular skywatching event with a visible planet parade featuring Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Saturn.

Huge 'Christmas Eve asteroid' will skim past Earth on December 24

A massive 'Christmas Eve asteroid' will safely skim past Earth at 14,743 mph, with no chance of collision.

Geminids meteor shower peaks tonight: where and when to see shooting stars light up the December skies

The Geminid meteor shower peaks on December 13, displaying vibrant colors and numerous meteors, best viewed from dark locations.
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The full moon tonight is also a January 'wolf moon': What it means and the best time to see it

The first full moon of 2025, the 'wolf moon', peaks on January 13, coinciding with a display of four planets in a 'planet parade'.
Wolves, often misunderstood, play a crucial role as a keystone species and exhibit social behaviors, particularly notable during winter.
#celestial-bodies

Phases of the Moon, visually explained

Ciechanowski's interactive essays creatively explain the Moon's phases and its relationship to Earth, making complex astronomical concepts accessible and engaging.

New Observatory Opens the Door to Finding Pluto's Replacement

The existence of the hypothetical Planet Nine could soon be revealed with a new observatory launching in 2025.

Phases of the Moon, visually explained

Ciechanowski's interactive essays creatively explain the Moon's phases and its relationship to Earth, making complex astronomical concepts accessible and engaging.

New Observatory Opens the Door to Finding Pluto's Replacement

The existence of the hypothetical Planet Nine could soon be revealed with a new observatory launching in 2025.
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50 Absolutely Incredible Pictures That Look Extremely Fake And Photoshopped But Are Actually Completely, Totally, 100% Real

Colloidal silver can lead to serious health conditions as seen in Paul Karason's case.
The Great Pyramid of Giza is unexpectedly near a golf course, merging ancient and modern worlds.
#stellar-evolution

Cosmic carnage: planetary rubble spotted at a dying star

Astronomers have observed remnants of dead planets near a dying star, showcasing the end-of-life stages in stellar evolution.

Starts With A Bang podcast #113 - Weird stars

Variable stars, unlike most stable stars, provide crucial insights into stellar evolution and the workings of the universe.
Understanding variable stars can lead to significant discoveries in astronomy, especially in the era of big data.

Cosmic carnage: planetary rubble spotted at a dying star

Astronomers have observed remnants of dead planets near a dying star, showcasing the end-of-life stages in stellar evolution.

Starts With A Bang podcast #113 - Weird stars

Variable stars, unlike most stable stars, provide crucial insights into stellar evolution and the workings of the universe.
Understanding variable stars can lead to significant discoveries in astronomy, especially in the era of big data.
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#space

Behold! 2024's Most Stunning Space Photos

2024 was a remarkable year for space exploration highlights, featuring a total solar eclipse and stunning astronomical observations.

The Brightest Comet of 2025 Is Coming. Here's How You Can See It Shine

Comet Atlas C/2024 G3 could become the brightest comet of 2025, visible to the naked eye in the southern hemisphere.

How far back in time can we see in space?

Everything we see in the universe is a glimpse into the past due to the time it takes light to reach us.

Day 21 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: Inside a Chaotic Nebula

Sharpless 2-106 showcases a nebula's beauty and activity, driven by a massive young star.
Hubble's image reveals the dynamic structure and colors of the nebula.

Behold! 2024's Most Stunning Space Photos

2024 was a remarkable year for space exploration highlights, featuring a total solar eclipse and stunning astronomical observations.

The Brightest Comet of 2025 Is Coming. Here's How You Can See It Shine

Comet Atlas C/2024 G3 could become the brightest comet of 2025, visible to the naked eye in the southern hemisphere.

How far back in time can we see in space?

Everything we see in the universe is a glimpse into the past due to the time it takes light to reach us.

Day 21 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: Inside a Chaotic Nebula

Sharpless 2-106 showcases a nebula's beauty and activity, driven by a massive young star.
Hubble's image reveals the dynamic structure and colors of the nebula.
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#stargazing

The biggest meteor shower of the YEAR peaks this evening

The Geminid meteor shower peaks this weekend, offering stunning views of up to 150 meteors per hour.

What is a black moon? Rare lunar event is set to occur TONIGHT

The 'black moon' is the second new moon in a month, offering a unique stargazing experience tonight.

Once-in-lifetime 'Blaze Star' set to ignite in night sky 'any day now'

A nova will soon appear in the sky, visible for a few days and not for another 80 years, offering a rare stargazing opportunity.

The First Meteor Shower of the Year Is About to Peak - With Up to 120 Shooting Stars Per Hour

The Quadrantid meteor shower of 2025 offers a short, intense peak with the possibility of observing 120 meteors per hour.
Ideal viewing conditions are critical for witnessing the peak Quadrantid meteor shower.

Quadrantids Meteor Shower peaks TONIGHT with 80 meteors every hour

Tonight's Quadrantids Meteor Shower peaks, offering up to 80 shooting stars per hour, especially visible in dark skies.

Quadrantid meteor shower: What is it and how to see it in London?

London residents have a chance to see the Quadrantid meteor shower peaking on January 3 and 4, but visibility may be affected by weather conditions.

The biggest meteor shower of the YEAR peaks this evening

The Geminid meteor shower peaks this weekend, offering stunning views of up to 150 meteors per hour.

What is a black moon? Rare lunar event is set to occur TONIGHT

The 'black moon' is the second new moon in a month, offering a unique stargazing experience tonight.

Once-in-lifetime 'Blaze Star' set to ignite in night sky 'any day now'

A nova will soon appear in the sky, visible for a few days and not for another 80 years, offering a rare stargazing opportunity.

The First Meteor Shower of the Year Is About to Peak - With Up to 120 Shooting Stars Per Hour

The Quadrantid meteor shower of 2025 offers a short, intense peak with the possibility of observing 120 meteors per hour.
Ideal viewing conditions are critical for witnessing the peak Quadrantid meteor shower.

Quadrantids Meteor Shower peaks TONIGHT with 80 meteors every hour

Tonight's Quadrantids Meteor Shower peaks, offering up to 80 shooting stars per hour, especially visible in dark skies.

Quadrantid meteor shower: What is it and how to see it in London?

London residents have a chance to see the Quadrantid meteor shower peaking on January 3 and 4, but visibility may be affected by weather conditions.
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#night-sky-observations

Why Vega is the most important star in the sky after the Sun

Vega is the most significant star after the Sun due to its historical, cultural, and astrophysical importance.

2025 Perseids: The Best Meteor Shower of the Year

The Perseids meteor shower offers great visibility in 2025 due to low moonlight and peak viewing conditions.

Why Vega is the most important star in the sky after the Sun

Vega is the most significant star after the Sun due to its historical, cultural, and astrophysical importance.

2025 Perseids: The Best Meteor Shower of the Year

The Perseids meteor shower offers great visibility in 2025 due to low moonlight and peak viewing conditions.
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Mark Your Calendars for 2025's Best Night-Sky Sights

2025 offers exciting astronomical events, highlighting Venus's visibility in January and a full moon occultation of Mars.

Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy upgrades core network infrastructure | Computer Weekly

Astron is upgrading its WLAN and WAN to support the Lofar 2.0 telescope, significantly enhancing astronomical research capabilities.
#pluto

Pluto May Have Captured Its Biggest Moon Charon After an Ancient Dance and Kiss

Pluto and Charon's relationship may have resulted from a collision rather than conventional moon formation theories.

Kiss and capture': scientists offer new theory on how Pluto got its largest moon

Pluto's moon Charon likely formed from a collision scenario termed 'kiss-and-capture' rather than earlier speculation of a large impact.

Pluto May Have Captured Its Biggest Moon Charon After an Ancient Dance and Kiss

Pluto and Charon's relationship may have resulted from a collision rather than conventional moon formation theories.

Kiss and capture': scientists offer new theory on how Pluto got its largest moon

Pluto's moon Charon likely formed from a collision scenario termed 'kiss-and-capture' rather than earlier speculation of a large impact.
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#james-webb-space-telescope

Day 25 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: The Most Distant Known Galaxy

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered the most distant galaxy known, observed just 290 million years post-Big Bang.

Scientists baffled by asteroid-comet hybrid like NOTHING seen before

Discovered Chiron is a unique Centaur with a chemical makeup predating solar system formation, offering insights into its behaviors.

Day 16 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A New View of a Distant Spiral

James Webb Space Telescope reveals intricate details of spiral galaxy NGC 628, enhancing our understanding of star formation.

Day 13 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Cloud in the Deep Sky

The James Webb Space Telescope captures stunning images of the Chameleon I dark molecular cloud, revealing the interplay of light and cosmic structures.

Day 24 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: An Energetic Stellar Nursery

The James Webb Space Telescope reveals ongoing star formation in the young star cluster NGC 602, showcasing its vibrant environment.

We've all been there! Black hole takes a 'nap' after overeating

A newly discovered black hole, 400 million times the Sun's mass, shows periods of hyperactivity followed by long dormancy, challenging black hole growth models.

Day 25 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: The Most Distant Known Galaxy

The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered the most distant galaxy known, observed just 290 million years post-Big Bang.

Scientists baffled by asteroid-comet hybrid like NOTHING seen before

Discovered Chiron is a unique Centaur with a chemical makeup predating solar system formation, offering insights into its behaviors.

Day 16 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A New View of a Distant Spiral

James Webb Space Telescope reveals intricate details of spiral galaxy NGC 628, enhancing our understanding of star formation.

Day 13 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Cloud in the Deep Sky

The James Webb Space Telescope captures stunning images of the Chameleon I dark molecular cloud, revealing the interplay of light and cosmic structures.

Day 24 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: An Energetic Stellar Nursery

The James Webb Space Telescope reveals ongoing star formation in the young star cluster NGC 602, showcasing its vibrant environment.

We've all been there! Black hole takes a 'nap' after overeating

A newly discovered black hole, 400 million times the Sun's mass, shows periods of hyperactivity followed by long dormancy, challenging black hole growth models.
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Dear Abby: They canceled on us because I didn't want kids at our campout

Clear communication is essential when making plans; unexpected changes can lead to misunderstandings.
It's important to maintain boundaries in social invitations.
#universe

Do We Live in a Special Part of the Universe?

The universe's structure is homogeneous, emphasizing humanity's lack of cosmic significance.

Our Universe has more galaxies than Carl Sagan ever imagined

The Universe may contain between 6 trillion to 20 trillion galaxies, vastly exceeding previous estimates.

Ask Ethan: Can a lumpy Universe explain dark energy?

Dark energy is the dominant energy source in the Universe, making up about two-thirds of its total energy and driving accelerated cosmic expansion.

Do We Live in a Special Part of the Universe?

The universe's structure is homogeneous, emphasizing humanity's lack of cosmic significance.

Our Universe has more galaxies than Carl Sagan ever imagined

The Universe may contain between 6 trillion to 20 trillion galaxies, vastly exceeding previous estimates.

Ask Ethan: Can a lumpy Universe explain dark energy?

Dark energy is the dominant energy source in the Universe, making up about two-thirds of its total energy and driving accelerated cosmic expansion.
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Spectacular aurora australis thrills sky gazers across south-east Australia

A spectacular aurora australis visible in southeastern Australia on New Year's Day resulted from a severe geomagnetic storm at the peak of the solar cycle.
#quadrantid-meteor-shower

Quadrantid meteor shower to light up skies with dazzling 'fireball' shooting stars

The Quadrantid meteor shower in January 2025 will offer spectacular views with up to 120 visible meteors per hour under optimal conditions.

Quadrantid fireballs expected to light Friday's sky

The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on January 3, 2025, and can produce an impressive display of bright meteors.

Quadrantid meteor shower to light up skies with dazzling 'fireball' shooting stars

The Quadrantid meteor shower in January 2025 will offer spectacular views with up to 120 visible meteors per hour under optimal conditions.

Quadrantid fireballs expected to light Friday's sky

The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on January 3, 2025, and can produce an impressive display of bright meteors.
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#space-exploration

Rubin Observatory testing camera captures first images of night sky - Harvard Gazette

The Legacy Survey of Space and Time project aims to create a comprehensive map of the universe using new imaging technology.

'Dolphin-style,' snuggies and Velcro: the 'how-to' of sex in space

There has been no recorded instance of sex in space, but this may change with more civilian space travel.

Bay Area astronomers say what would actually cause a 'Kessler Syndrome' crisis

The increasing number of satellites poses significant risks to Earth, threatening satellite operations and the technologies that depend on them.

Day 17 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Gathering of Ancient Stars

Globular clusters are ancient, stable formations of stars that provide valuable insights into the characteristics of older stars and their evolution.

Rubin Observatory testing camera captures first images of night sky - Harvard Gazette

The Legacy Survey of Space and Time project aims to create a comprehensive map of the universe using new imaging technology.

'Dolphin-style,' snuggies and Velcro: the 'how-to' of sex in space

There has been no recorded instance of sex in space, but this may change with more civilian space travel.

Bay Area astronomers say what would actually cause a 'Kessler Syndrome' crisis

The increasing number of satellites poses significant risks to Earth, threatening satellite operations and the technologies that depend on them.

Day 17 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Gathering of Ancient Stars

Globular clusters are ancient, stable formations of stars that provide valuable insights into the characteristics of older stars and their evolution.
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#meteor-showers

Up To 200 Meteors Per Hour Will Zip Through The Night Sky To Ring In 2025

The Quadrantids Meteor Shower offers a spectacular viewing opportunity in early January 2025 with the potential to see numerous meteors.

How to Watch the Ursids Meteor Shower as It Peaks During the Winter Solstice

The Ursids meteor shower offers a celestial experience coinciding with the winter solstice, particularly visible in the Northern Hemisphere.

Up To 200 Meteors Per Hour Will Zip Through The Night Sky To Ring In 2025

The Quadrantids Meteor Shower offers a spectacular viewing opportunity in early January 2025 with the potential to see numerous meteors.

How to Watch the Ursids Meteor Shower as It Peaks During the Winter Solstice

The Ursids meteor shower offers a celestial experience coinciding with the winter solstice, particularly visible in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Boston.com readers were obsessed with these stories in 2024. Here's why.

Campus protests regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict captured significant public interest, showcasing students' commitment to activism and social justice.
The partial solar eclipse in Boston sparked joy and community engagement, despite the city not being in the full path of totality.
#milky-way

Devouring "the Kraken" led to the modern Milky Way

The Milky Way's current structure is a result of historical galaxy mergers and ongoing star formation, emphasizing the complexity of cosmic evolution.

Have we found a galactic "twin" of the Milky Way?

The Milky Way's structure is complex and distinctive, featuring a small central bulge and an ambiguous overall shape that challenges comparative analysis with other galaxies.

Devouring "the Kraken" led to the modern Milky Way

The Milky Way's current structure is a result of historical galaxy mergers and ongoing star formation, emphasizing the complexity of cosmic evolution.

Have we found a galactic "twin" of the Milky Way?

The Milky Way's structure is complex and distinctive, featuring a small central bulge and an ambiguous overall shape that challenges comparative analysis with other galaxies.
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#space-telescope

Day 18 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: An Energetic Protostar

FS Tau B is a young protostar in a multi-star system, showcasing an unusual double-sided jet.

Day 23 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Spray of Glowing Filaments

R Aquarii showcases the dynamic interactions of a binary star system, highlighting the beauty of cosmic phenomena through energetic outbursts and jet formations.

Day 18 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: An Energetic Protostar

FS Tau B is a young protostar in a multi-star system, showcasing an unusual double-sided jet.

Day 23 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Spray of Glowing Filaments

R Aquarii showcases the dynamic interactions of a binary star system, highlighting the beauty of cosmic phenomena through energetic outbursts and jet formations.
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Day 22 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: The Edge of a Spiral

UGC 10043 is a unique edge-on spiral galaxy with a significant bulge, likely from material siphoned from a nearby dwarf galaxy.

As if Times Weren't Unsettling Enough, Saturn Is Losing Its Rings

Saturn's rings are rapidly disappearing due to a phenomenon called 'ring rain,' posing a cosmic reminder of fragility in the universe.
#winter-solstice

Shooting Meteors and Shining Planets: 6 Space Events to Look For This Winter | KQED

The winter solstice features the shortest day of the year, with only 10 hours of daylight.

Country diary: A needle of solstice sunlight reaches into my deep past | Mary Montague

Newgrange is a neolithic monument designed to capture the winter solstice sunlight, showcasing humanity's ancient understanding of astronomy.

The 2024 winter solstice is here: Meaning, date and time, historical significance, and why it matters

The winter solstice marks the longest night of the year, with the promise of brighter days ahead.

Shooting Meteors and Shining Planets: 6 Space Events to Look For This Winter | KQED

The winter solstice features the shortest day of the year, with only 10 hours of daylight.

Country diary: A needle of solstice sunlight reaches into my deep past | Mary Montague

Newgrange is a neolithic monument designed to capture the winter solstice sunlight, showcasing humanity's ancient understanding of astronomy.

The 2024 winter solstice is here: Meaning, date and time, historical significance, and why it matters

The winter solstice marks the longest night of the year, with the promise of brighter days ahead.
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Dark energy mystery is finally SOLVED by radical new theory

Dark energy may not exist; new evidence supports the 'timescape' model of cosmic expansion which explains the universe's acceleration without it.
#galaxies

Daily briefing: How AI is decoding the calls of the wild

Astronomers have observed a young galaxy resembling the Milky Way, providing insights into early cosmic formation.

Galaxies, auroras and a cosmic bat: Southern Sky astrophotography exhibition 2024

The article highlights the beauty and complexity of cosmic phenomena, including stellar nurseries, galaxies, and auroras, captured through extensive astronomical imaging.

The 16 stories that shaped physics and astronomy in 2024

Basic science has been steadily advancing throughout 2024, contradicting the perception of stagnation.

Day 20 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Galactic Chain

The Hubble image features the interacting galaxy system Arp-Madore 2105-332, highlighting cosmic connections and fascinating alignments among galaxies.

Daily briefing: How AI is decoding the calls of the wild

Astronomers have observed a young galaxy resembling the Milky Way, providing insights into early cosmic formation.

Galaxies, auroras and a cosmic bat: Southern Sky astrophotography exhibition 2024

The article highlights the beauty and complexity of cosmic phenomena, including stellar nurseries, galaxies, and auroras, captured through extensive astronomical imaging.

The 16 stories that shaped physics and astronomy in 2024

Basic science has been steadily advancing throughout 2024, contradicting the perception of stagnation.

Day 20 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar: A Galactic Chain

The Hubble image features the interacting galaxy system Arp-Madore 2105-332, highlighting cosmic connections and fascinating alignments among galaxies.
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Naming the Stars Is Surprisingly Difficult

Betelgeuse reflects the impact of Arabic names in astronomy, illustrating how historical translations shaped modern star nomenclature.
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Overwhelmed by Life? Dinosuars and Stars May Hold Answers

Perspective on life can be gained by observing ancient geological and astronomical phenomena.
The discovery of ancient dinosaur tracks and fast-forming galaxies highlights the complexity and vastness of time.

Richard Feynman Enthusiastically Explains How to Think Like a Physicist in His Series Fun to Imagine (1983)

Science can be perceived differently by individuals, often depending on their imagination and ability to conceptualize complex ideas.

Overwhelmed by Life? Dinosuars and Stars May Hold Answers

Perspective on life can be gained by observing ancient geological and astronomical phenomena.
The discovery of ancient dinosaur tracks and fast-forming galaxies highlights the complexity and vastness of time.

Richard Feynman Enthusiastically Explains How to Think Like a Physicist in His Series Fun to Imagine (1983)

Science can be perceived differently by individuals, often depending on their imagination and ability to conceptualize complex ideas.
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Greenwich Park to host free festival with stargazing and Christmas market

Greenwich Park's Winter Solstice Festival offers a blend of astronomy, history, and community celebration, making it an engaging event for all ages.

Wildfires Are Threatening Astronomy, and the Worst Is Yet to Come

Wildfires threaten lives and our connection to astronomical observation, potentially overshadowing light pollution as a greater hazard.

Why is every picture of the New Jersey drones so bad?

Photography of drones at night is challenging due to phone camera limitations in low-light conditions.

You don't look a day over 4.35 billion! Here's the moon's anti-aging secret

The study proposes the Moon formed around 4.35 billion years ago, influenced by tidal heating from early interactions with Earth.

We May Be on the Brink of Finding the Real Planet Nine

Mike Brown may locate a new planet in the solar system, fulfilling a promise to his daughter and potentially finding Planet Nine.

Former Governor of Maryland Mocked for Posting Video of "Drones" That Appear to Be Ordinary Stars

Larry Hogan likely mistook stars for drones in his recent video, raising questions about the interpretation of unidentified flying objects.

Scientists Intrigued by Planet With Long Tail

WASP-69 b, a hot Jupiter, is losing its atmosphere and trailing a gas tail due to stellar winds, offering insights into exoplanetary atmospheres.
#night-sky

The Most Spectacular Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks Tonight - With Up to 150 Shooting Stars Per Hour

The Geminid meteor shower peaks on December 13-14, offering a chance to see shooting stars despite full moon interference.

How Do Astronomers Navigate the Sky?

Astronomers use celestial coordinates, akin to latitude and longitude on Earth, to locate objects in the vast night sky.

The Geminids Meteor Shower: When and How to Watch Its Peak

The Geminids meteor shower is a significant astronomical event peaking between Dec. 13-14.
Observers can utilize the Global Meteor Network for real-time fireball activity.

The Most Spectacular Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks Tonight - With Up to 150 Shooting Stars Per Hour

The Geminid meteor shower peaks on December 13-14, offering a chance to see shooting stars despite full moon interference.

How Do Astronomers Navigate the Sky?

Astronomers use celestial coordinates, akin to latitude and longitude on Earth, to locate objects in the vast night sky.

The Geminids Meteor Shower: When and How to Watch Its Peak

The Geminids meteor shower is a significant astronomical event peaking between Dec. 13-14.
Observers can utilize the Global Meteor Network for real-time fireball activity.
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The Most Powerful Telescopes in the World Can See the Past

Telescopes are essential for studying the universe's past, acting as time machines that reveal the history of celestial objects.

Scientists Say Something May Have Visited the Solar System and Rearranged the Planets

An interstellar object may have disrupted the orbits of planets in our solar system, challenging previous explanations of gravitational interactions.
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