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Northern lights activity is sky-high, and scientists say more is yet to come
Every glimmer of the northern lights begins as a spot on the sun’s surface. And if increased solar activity is any indication, the next year and a half will be filled with glimmers.
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Autumn illuminated: Join a free Public Star Party at Griffith Observatory
The twinkle-twinkle to-do will begin in the afternoon and extend into the evening.
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When is the first day of fall? The autumnal equinox, explained
It’s fall ya’ll! Sweater weather is upon us. The beginning of the autumn season marks the end of warm summer days and the start of longer chilly nights.
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Across the Northern Hemisphere, now's the time to catch a new comet before it vanishes for 400 years
A newly discovered comet is swinging through our cosmic neighborhood for the first time in more than 400 years.
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Rare blue supermoon brightens the night sky this week in the closest full moon of the year
The cosmic curtain rises Wednesday night with the second full moon of the month, the reason it’s considered blue.
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Everything to know about the rare super blue moon, which rises this week
A super blue moon will be visible Wednesday night for the first time since 2018. Here’s how you can see it in the sky.
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Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most intense displays of shooting stars every year
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Perseid meteor shower lights up night skies across the world
The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak this weekend. The best viewing will be from Saturday night into early Sunday morning, when viewers might be able to spot a meteor per minute.
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The first of two August supermoons rises Tuesday. Here's how to see it in SoCal
August will start with a Full Sturgeon supermoon rise tonight and close out with a special and rare Full Blue supermoon on August 30th. This is all you need to know about this month’s supermoons.
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Two rare supermoons rise this August
August will start with a Full Sturgeon supermoon rise tonight and close out with a special and rare Full Blue supermoon on August 30th. Belen De Leon reports for the NBC4 News on August 1, 2023.
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Commune with the cosmos around starlit Siskiyou County
Lovely lakes, big skies, and Mt. Shasta, too: Find spots to stargaze around the beautiful region.
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Two supermoons in August mean double the stargazing fun
The cosmos is offering up a double feature in August: a pair of supermoons. Catch the first show Tuesday night as the full moon rises in the southeast.
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Astronomers discover first evidence of two planets sharing the same orbit
Astronomers reported Wednesday the discovery of what could be two planets sharing the same orbit around their star.
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Northern Lights forecast changes, unlikely to be seen in most US states on Thursday
Sorry stargazers, it looks like the Northern Lights won’t be seen in most of the U.S. after all.
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The first supermoon of 2023 will be visible Monday. Here's how to see it.
This week’s supermoon, also known as the Buck Moon, is set to rise on Monday.
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How to see July's buck supermoon
This week’s supermoon, also known as the Buck Moon, is set to rise on Monday.
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Summer's here and Griffith Observatory is shining some solstice knowledge upon us
Check out a live free broadcast that is all about the cosmos, our nearest star, and awesome earthly info.
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What to Know About June's Full Moon, Nicknamed ‘Strawberry Moon'
June’s full moon, set to occur Saturday, is known as the “Strawberry Moon,” a post from the Old Farmers Almanac says. But it’s not necessarily because of the moon’s reddish color.
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The Milky Way Is a Guest of Honor at This Sequoia-Packed Dark Sky Festival
The late-summer celebration is all about basking in the brilliant dots of celestial light above (and learning a few nifty things, too).