The official start of summer is around the corner. Parts of the West have already experienced triple-digit heat and wildfires.
Planetary Sciences
Jun 20, 2024
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The Lyrid meteor shower is underway. But with a nearly full moon in the sky during the peak, it might be tough to see clearly.
Space Exploration
Apr 18, 2024
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As an astronomer and meteor enthusiast, I'd say it's the most wonderful time of the year.
Astronomy
Dec 11, 2023
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Did you know the Northern lights or Aurora Borealis are created when the mythical Finnish "firefox" runs so quickly across the snow that its tail causes sparks to fly into the night sky?
Planetary Sciences
Sep 21, 2023
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A newly discovered comet is swinging through our cosmic neighborhood for the first time in more than 400 years.
Space Exploration
Sep 7, 2023
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The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak this weekend, sending bright trails of light streaking across the night sky.
Space Exploration
Aug 9, 2023
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Scientists in Sweden put on a light show in the night sky on Thursday, releasing material from a sounding rocket to research the spectacular northern lights phenomena.
Space Exploration
Mar 23, 2023
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NASA's first-ever launch from a commercial site outside of the United States blasted off from Australia's Outback late Sunday, in a "historic" moment for the country's space industry.
Space Exploration
Jun 27, 2022
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The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak on the night of 12-13 August, giving skywatchers a potentially impressive summer treat. The meteors are best viewed from the northern hemisphere, and in ideal conditions with no ...
Space Exploration
Aug 4, 2021
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Looking to do some springtime astronomy? With temperatures warming up in the northern hemisphere in April through May, galaxy season is upon us. At dusk, the area in the Bowl of Virgo asterism rising in the east is rife with ...
Space Exploration
Apr 22, 2021
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