By observing the night sky, medieval monks unwittingly recorded some of history's largest volcanic eruptions. An international team of researchers, led by the University of Geneva (UNIGE), drew on readings of 12th and 13th ...
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Apr 5, 2023
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Taking advantage of a total lunar eclipse, astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have detected Earth's own brand of sunscreen—ozone—in our atmosphere. This method simulates how astronomers and astrobiology researchers ...
Astronomy
Aug 6, 2020
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The longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century is coming up, and you don't want to miss it.
Space Exploration
Jul 26, 2018
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Everyone knows that "the moon on the breast of new-fallen snow gives the luster of mid-day to objects below." That is, except during a lunar eclipse.
Space Exploration
Dec 17, 2010
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Better catch the moon's disappearing act Tuesday—there won't be another like it for three years.
Space Exploration
Nov 7, 2022
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A total lunar eclipse will grace the night skies this weekend, providing longer than usual thrills for stargazers across North and South America.
Space Exploration
May 13, 2022
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The longest partial lunar eclipse in nearly 600 years, which will bathe the Moon in red, was visible for a big slice of humanity on Friday.
Space Exploration
Nov 18, 2021
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You can see the longest partial lunar eclipse in hundreds of years this week.
Space Exploration
Nov 16, 2021
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Stargazers across the Pacific cast their eyes skyward on Wednesday to witness a rare "Super Blood Moon", as the heavens aligned to bring a spectacular lunar eclipse.
Space Exploration
May 26, 2021
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Stargazers across the Pacific Rim can cast their eyes skyward on Wednesday night and behold a "Super Blood Moon", as the heavens align to bring a rare celestial twin treat.
Space Exploration
May 25, 2021
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