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Also known as the 'Paschal Moon,' April's full 'Pink Moon' will rise alongside Spica, one of the brightest stars in the night ...
April’s pink “micromoon” will appear smaller than other full moons this year as it nears its farthest point from Earth in its ...
The moon dims, the meteors fly, and the planets dance—these are the most exciting celestial events happening this month.
Catch two transits of Io, spot sparkling star clusters, and view Mars at aphelion while the April Full Moon lights the sky ...
And as this season begins, it will feature many sun and moon highlights in the sky — as well as some changes to what we’ve seen in recent months. There will be three full moons during the season.
Center this sun in your scope ... You can enjoy the pair in the western sky long after sunset, with the Moon hanging to the upper right of bright Jupiter, both in Taurus the Bull.
A peach-colored orb appears in the sky, but, curiously, casts no reflection in the water. Is it the Moon? The Sun? Is it imaginary? Does it matter? To Donald Olson, an astrophysicist at Texas ...
Unlike a total solar eclipse, part of the sun is still visible during a partial solar eclipse, so there is no darkening of the sky or visible solar corona.
Higher up, you’ll find Mars close to the twin stars of Gemini, Castor and Pollux: the Moon is very close to the Red Planet on ...
Our goal is to raise $7,500 by April 27, and we’re counting on you, our dedicated readers, to help us get there. The funds we ...
Check the skies carefully at 7:23 p.m. Saturday to see a variation of a full moon – a micromoon. It may look slightly smaller and dimmer and may be tricky to spot with the naked eye.