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See a Flirtatious Lunar Eclipse This Friday NightSee a Flirtatious Lunar Eclipse This Friday Night

See a Flirtatious Lunar Eclipse This Friday Night

This Friday evening watch the Moon tippy-toe right up to Earth's inner shadow for a sweet penumbral eclipse.

8 years ago
What is a Total Eclipse?What is a Total Eclipse?

What is a Total Eclipse?

A total eclipses is an amazing sight, occurring whenever the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth (or the…

8 years ago
The Lowdown on September’s Harvest MoonThe Lowdown on September’s Harvest Moon

The Lowdown on September’s Harvest Moon

Friday night will feature a big orange Harvest Moon rising in the eastern sky at sunset. You don't want to…

8 years ago
DSCOVR Captures EPIC Views of the March 2016 EclipseDSCOVR Captures EPIC Views of the March 2016 Eclipse

DSCOVR Captures EPIC Views of the March 2016 Eclipse

On March 8, 2016 (March 9 local time) the Moon briefly blocked the light from the Sun in what was…

9 years ago
Why Aren’t There Eclipses Every Month?Why Aren’t There Eclipses Every Month?

Why Aren’t There Eclipses Every Month?

If the Sun, Earth and Moon are lined up, shouldn't we get a lunar and solar eclipse every month? Clearly,…

9 years ago
What Color Is the Moon? A Simple Science Project For Sunday Night’s EclipseWhat Color Is the Moon? A Simple Science Project For Sunday Night’s Eclipse

What Color Is the Moon? A Simple Science Project For Sunday Night’s Eclipse

There are many ways to enjoy tomorrow night's total lunar eclipse. First and foremost is to sit back and take…

9 years ago

Weekly Space Hangout – Sept 18, 2015: Planet Hunter Prof. Sara Seager

Host: Fraser Cain (@fcain) Special Guests: Dr. Sara Seager, whose research focuses on computer models of exoplanet atmospheres, interiors, and…

9 years ago
Eclipse By Fire! Smoky Haze Pervades Night Sky, Darkens MoonEclipse By Fire! Smoky Haze Pervades Night Sky, Darkens Moon

Eclipse By Fire! Smoky Haze Pervades Night Sky, Darkens Moon

Did you see the Moon last night? I walked outside at 10:30 p.m. and was stunned to see a dark,…

9 years ago
August Full Moon Anticipates September’s Total Lunar EclipseAugust Full Moon Anticipates September’s Total Lunar Eclipse

August Full Moon Anticipates September’s Total Lunar Eclipse

Who doesn't love a Full Moon? Occurring about once a month, they never wear out their welcome. Each one becomes a special event…

9 years ago

Weekly Space Hangout – April 3, 2015: Lunar Eclipses & Asteroid Chunks!

Host: Fraser Cain (@fcain) Guests: Morgan Rehnberg (cosmicchatter.org / @MorganRehnberg ) Dave Dickinson (@astroguyz / www.astroguyz.com) (more…)

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