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Deborah Byrd

Are solar storms dangerous to us on Earth?

Activity on the sun affects Earth's magnetic field. It can cause geomagnetic storms and can create beautiful auroras. Are these solar storms dangerous?

Visible planets and night sky guide for March

Visible planets in March 2022. We're 21 days from eclipse day on April 8! Tonight , the moon visits Castor and Pollux, the Gemini "twins."

March equinox 2024: All you need to know

The 2024 March equinox falls March 20 at 3:06 UTC. So many parts of the world will see the equinox arrive on March 19. Learn about an equinox here.
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It’s aurora season. Why more auroras at equinoxes?

An aurora season occurs in March and October each year, due to the way the magnetic fields of the sun and the Earth work in conjunction with sun-Earth geometry.

Supermoons galore in 2024!

What is a supermoon? In 2024, there are 5 new supermoons in a row from January to May, and 4 full supermoons in a row from August to November.

Daylight saving time: 10 tips to make it easier

Do you think daylight saving time is a good idea? Whether you like it or not, here are some handy tips on how to cope with the time change in the spring.

The Beehive cluster: A swarm of 1,000 stars

The Beehive cluster is an open star cluster that lies near the center of the constellation Cancer the Crab. It goes by many names, including Praesepe and M44.

Mars in 2024: Back in the morning sky

Mars is ascending higher in the morning sky, and Venus is sinking sunward. Mars will be visible - but dim - before dawn for most of 2024. Then, by the year's end, it'll suddenly become noticeable!

Cassiopeia the Queen reigns in the February sky

Cassiopeia the Queen is an easy-to-find constellation. It has the shape of a W or M. Look in the northwest on evenings in late winter and early spring.

John Glenn 1st American in orbit 62 years ago today

John Glenn became the first American to orbit Earth on February 20, 1962, 62 years ago today. His space capsule was called Friendship 7.

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