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May 4, 2023 • Astronomy Blog
The Sky Tonight Update: Full Flower Moon
The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be …
May 4, 2023 • Astronomy Blog
The Sky Tonight Update: Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
The Eta Aquarids is an above average shower, capable of producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. Most of …
May 3, 2023 • Astronomy Blog
The Sky Tonight Update: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth’s partial shadow, or penumbra. During this type of eclipse the …
April 21, 2023 • Astronomy Blog
The Sky Tonight Update: Lyrids Meteor Shower
The Lyrids is an average shower, usually producing about 20 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by dust particles …