Astronomers Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson join us to discuss recent space news and answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts. 800-348-2551 is the number to call at show time. Email: [email protected] Dr ...
Initial lunar observation should begin with unaided-eye familiarization of major features, followed by binocular observation for enhanced detail identification. Optimal lunar viewing occurs during ...
1. Take eclipse day off — now! Spring may still seem like a long way off, but April 8, 2024, may turn out to be a very popular vacation-day request. If you’re considering checking out an eclipse, be ...
Comets SWAN and Lemmon will both swing by Earth and appear bright in the sky near the end of October. Here’s how to see them.
Stargazers will be happy to know that October will see the cosmos compensating for a couple of relatively lean months.There ...
A skywatcher favorite will reach its peak viewing night this week, which you don't want to miss. The Perseid meteor shower is widely considered the best meteor shower of the year due to the number of ...
In 3I/ATLAS, we see both the promise of astronomy and the importance of continuing its funding. Aster G. Taylor is a Ph.D. candidate in Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Michigan, Ann ...
A supermoon takes place when a full Moon coincides with its perigee, the nearest point in its elliptical orbit around Earth.