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- Stargazing: Eagles and Cosmic eyes
- Stargazing: Closest Full Moon of the Year
- The Science of Fear
- Q&A with Ayanna Jones, M.S.
- Stargazing: A Spooky Halloween Trio
- Stargazing: Orionid Meteor Shower
The noble eagle Aquila has been making its southward journey as winter approaches.
Prepare to be dazzled by the light of the full moon on Nov. 5 when it will shine at its brightest since 2019.
Like any emotion, fear is complex and rooted in the brain. As we cozy up to fear, let’s talk about the science behind this emotion.
Ayanna Jones is a Ph.D. student at Howard University. Her research interests include chemistry and applied physics.
The scary, spooky times of Halloween are upon us. Though not yet time to howl at the moon, which will be full phase on November 5, the luminous heavens hold eerie surprises.
Late October fireworks will be on display with the Orionids meteor shower. This year, the peak of the shower is on the same night as a new moon, making it an optimal viewing opportunity.
The next comet that may be visible is C/2025 K1 (ATLAS). It was discovered on May 25, 2025, in Chile.
As the weather cools, we start to see red, orange, and yellow leaves floating down to the ground and scattering across sidewalks.