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The Croc's Eye and Whirlpool galaxies shine in astrophotography captured by Vermont-based night sky enthusiast Dr. Michele ...
In advance of a star called T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) or the “Blaze Star” exploding in a very rare event, NASA is advising ...
Modest binoculars or a small telescope are all you need to see the Beehive Star Cluster. Appearing as a circular patch of ...
(Why is the sky blue? Learn about it with your kids.) The aurora borealis lights up the night sky behind Iceland's iconic Kirkjufell volcano. Auroras are caused when charged particles from the sun ...
Eyes to the sky for the month of April, for a chance to spot debris from two different comets streaking through our night skies, and the smallest Full Moon of 2025. The Astronomical Guide to April ...
especially when you’re using a night-sky map. The red light will help preserve your night vision. Warm clothing — It can get pretty chilly as you wait for the meteor showers. If you’re ...
This rare event happens right after the Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak, so the night sky will already be bustling with activity. Within a small window of time, the "smiley" conjunction can ...
Several News 9 and News on 6 viewers reported seeing a line of lights moving across the night sky, prompting speculation about unidentified flying objects. Despite their drone-like appearance ...
This particular shower has been observed for over 2,700 years, according to Space.com, with sightings dating back to 687 B.C. A meteor of the Lyrids in the sky is seen on April 22, 2020 in ...
Meteors that are brighter in our sky than Venus are called “fireballs,” Dr. Gattacceca said. While meteors and fireballs are common, bolides are less so — though “still not rare,” he said.
Courtesy Photo Individuals are seen at Rockport Recreation Area in Alpena at night under a full sky of stars, looking through a telescope in this undated photo provided by Robyn Porteen ...