What’s in the Sky This Month | April 2022
April will bring some meteor showers, constellations galore, and—galactic cannibalism?! Get into the spring spirit and read on to learn about the space objects that will be lighting up the […]
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How to View the November 19 Partial Lunar Eclipse
The upcoming partial lunar eclipse on November 19, 2021 will last over 3 hours, making it the longest to occur in a span of over 1,000 years. An eclipse of […]
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MEDIA ALERT: LOWELL OBSERVATORY PRESENTS NOVEMBER 19 LUNAR ECLIPSE LIVE STREAM
Flagstaff, AZ. – The longest partial lunar eclipse in more than 600 years happens in the early morning of November 19, and Lowell Observatory will make it available to everyone […]
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This Month in Astronomy | November 2021
Take time this month to give thanks, eat well, spend time with those you love, and of course, appreciate the beauty of the cosmos! This November will bring two meteor […]
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What’s in the Sky This Month: October 2021
Spooky season is finally upon us, and the leaves aren’t the only things changing. This October will bring some truly incredible viewing opportunities, including meteor showers, autumnal constellations, planets, star […]
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This Month in Astronomy: September 2021
For some, August marks the end of summer vacation and the beginning of a new school year. For others, it’s yet another month of exciting astronomical events! Read on to learn more about what’s going on in the past and present of astronomy this month.
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This Month in Astronomy | August 2021
For some, August marks the end of summer vacation and the beginning of a new school year. For others, it’s yet another month of exciting astronomical events! Read on to learn more about what’s going on in the past and present of astronomy this month.
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View from Mars Hill: The return of the Perseid Meteor Shower
As posted on the Arizona Daily Sun website on July 31, 2021 Photo: A 30-second exposure of a meteor, taken with a circular fisheye lens during the 2016 Perseid meteor […]
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This Month in Astronomy | July 2021
As any astronomy enthusiast knows, there’s far more to see in the summer sky than fireworks. Constellations like Leo, Virgo, and Ursa Major will soon come into view, along with […]
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How to View the 2021 Total Lunar Eclipse
Photo: A total lunar eclipse that occurred in July of 2018 | ESO A total lunar eclipse will occur on May 26, 2021. Read on to learn more about the […]
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Celebrating National Astronomy Day | May 15, 2021
This year, National Astronomy Day falls on May 15, 2021. Read on to learn about how this bi-annual celebration began, and how you can celebrate it from wherever you are […]
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View from Mars Hill: The annual Lyrid Meteor Shower shows its stuff
Photo: A Lyrid Meteor Shower is about as bright as the Big Dipper | Jimmy Westlake, NASA By Kevin Schindler As featured on the Arizona Daily Sun website on April […]
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