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Perseid Meteor Shower – August 2025
Quick Facts The Perseids are one of the most beloved annual astronomical events. In absolute meteor numbers, they come in 2nd place. But the time of year is what gives […]
Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower – July 2025
Quick Facts The beginning of summer is marked by an absence of meteor showers. But finally, more than 2.5 months after the last one, the Delta Aquariids break the lull. […]
Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower – May 2025
Quick Facts If you live in the Southern Hemisphere you may feel left out because most meteor showers are more favorably placed for northerners. But the Eta Aquariids are for […]
Lyrid Meteor Shower – April 2025
Preview in new tab Quick Facts After a drought of more than 3.5 months, the second meteor shower of the year is finally here. Nights have gotten shorter, but not […]
March 2025 Lunar Eclipse
A full moon and a dark sky are normally enemies of each other. But seeing them both side by side is amazing.
Moon
In the vastness of empty space surrounding Earth, the Moon is our closest celestial neighbor.
Its face, periodically filled with light and devoured by darkness, has an ever-changing, but dependable presence in our skies.
In this article, we’ll learn about the Moon and its path around our planet, but
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Airfoil
The dream of soaring in the sky like a bird has captivated the human mind for ages. Although many failed, some eventually succeeded in achieving that goal. These days we take air transportation for granted, but the physics of flight can still be puzzling.
In this article we’ll investigate what makes
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