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There was an understated elegance to the Mariner Mission project, which was a set of ten JPL/NASA spacecraft-probes beginning in 1962.
This year, the Leonid meteor shower will reach its peak pre-dawn, Nov. 17. There will be only a sliver of a waning moon that night, and dark skies give greater opportunities to observe gleaming streaks blaze across the sky.
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.