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Sedna will reach its closest approach to the Sun in 2076, providing a remarkable space-faring opportunity that won’t come ...
Although the moon will technically be at full phase at 3:45 am EDT on Wednesday, June 11, the best time to view it is actually going to be last night—Tuesday, June 10. As the sun sets, the full ...
NASA has discovered 3I/ATLAS, only the third known interstellar object, now passing through our solar system from the ...
A trip to Mars takes much longer than a trip to space. Most missions to Mars typically take between 6 and 9 months. For example, NASA's Perseverance rover took about 7 months to reach Mars.
Stargazing in July hopefully promises warm nights in Wyoming. The highlight of July evenings is the prominent band of the Milky Way arcing across the dark skies. Along the Milky Way, you’ll spot the ...
The size of the sun in the sky appears about 4 percent smaller at aphelion than at perihelion, an effect that is too small to be noticed without precise instruments, Dr. Wasserman said.
A team of researchers has outlined how a new "direct fusion drive" propulsion system could allow us to reach Sedna this ...
The Buck Moon, a Native American term, is called as such because "the antlers of male deer (bucks) are in full-growth mode at this time," according to the Farmer's Almanac.
The next full moon, the Buck Moon, peaks at 4:37 p.m. ET on July 10. It's named the Buck Moon because male deer antlers reach full growth in July.
In a rare astronomical event, astronomers have confirmed the passage of an interstellar object through our solar system.
The strawberry moon will rise on the evening of Tuesday, June 10, and will shine into Wednesday morning, a "sight that can be seen around the world," said Brian Lada, an AccuWeather meteorologist.
June's full moon, also known as the strawberry moon, is expected to rise over the skies next week. Here's what to know about the strawberry moon, including when to see it.