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Did you ever wonder where the Moon came from? Is it where it is by chance; is there a story to be told; or can science give us the answer?
NASA tells us that

But don’t look for Mars on the night of Jan. 13 when it will be “occulted” or covered up by the full moon. These lunar occultations occur when the moon passes in front of a

Star-gazing can be a tough hobby. You may find that some family members and friends will abandon you once they realize that prime time for this hobby happens late, in the dark, and often in

On Oct. 14, 2024, NASA launched the ”Europa Clipper” aboard the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This spacecraft is headed for Europa, one of Jupiter’s four largest moons first discovered

Ever wonder how a “leap year” is determined or why we even have it at all? The answer lies somewhere in the realm of astronomy, mathematics, and Roman history.
We (should) all know that

Walking back from a deer hunting stand during the frosty nights in November can be a great time to observe the night sky… unless you are dragging a deer, that is. Even then, taking a

Hunters know that the days are getting shorter as the fall season progresses. That’s good news if you’re anxious for the night sky to show itself, and the drier fall air usually means clearer skies

The dictionary defines a “moon” as “the natural satellite of Earth visible (chiefly at night) by reflected light from the sun.” But other planets have moons, too.