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What Is an Equinox? An equinox is the moment the Sun crosses directly over the celestial equator: an imaginary projection of Earth’s equator into space. Equinoxes occur twice a year, […]

Looking to make the most of a fall visit to Lowell? The sample itinerary below is a great place to start — though it’s just one of many ways to […]

Astronaut Nicole Stott has spent 104 days in space, orbited Earth over 1,600 times, and even painted with watercolors aboard the International Space Station. In this episode of Star Stuff, […]

In this episode of Star Stuff, retired NASA astronaut and B612 Foundation co-founder Rusty Schweickart joins Lowell Mission Scientist Dr. Melodie Kao and Lowell Historian Kevin Schindler to explore a […]

How Dr. Clara Brasseur is fine-tuning astronomy data for your listening pleasure.

The June Solstice marks the official beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and the longest day of the year. Learn how Earth’s tilt creates the changing seasons and discover how people around the world celebrate this astronomical event.