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Deborah Byrd
Gaia 3rd data release: Starquakes, star DNA, more
On June 13, 2022, ESA released the Gaia space observatory's 3rd data set. It contains data on "strange" starquakes and star DNA.
June 13, 2022
Alphecca, a jewel in the Northern Crown
Alphecca. Gemma. Alpha Coronae Borealis or simply Alpha Cor Bor. They're all names for a single star, the brightest star in the Northern Crown.
June 13, 2022
Draco the Dragon, and a former pole star
Let your eyes and imagination drift to see the winding shape of Draco the Dragon. And meet Thuban, a former pole star, between the Big and Little Dippers.
June 11, 2022
New UAP study: This one is from NASA
NASA is commissioning a new UAP study to examine unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs, aka UFOs) from a scientific perspective.
June 10, 2022
Video: Perpetual Ocean will wow you
To honor Earth's oceans on World Ocean Day (June 8), this beautiful NASA video, Perpetual Ocean, follows the currents and eddies around the world.
June 8, 2022
More UFO hearings? Congressman weighs in
In a new interview with Event Horizon, congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi talks about the historic May 17 UFO hearing and the prospects for more UFO hearings.
June 6, 2022
Which moon phase is best for stargazing?
Which moon phase is best for stargazing? Most astronomers would tell you that the best moon is no moon. But it depends on what you want to see.
June 2, 2022
Visible planets and night sky guide: June 2022
In July, you can still see the lineup of 5 planets in the morning sky for a short time. And don't miss the Delta Aquariids meteors. Your night sky guide, here!
June 1, 2022
Dazzling Venus goes behind the moon
Venus passed behind the moon on May 27, 2022. An astrophotographer on Réunion Island in the Indian Ocean captured the scene.
May 29, 2022
Manhattanhenge: When to see it in 2022
New Yorkers will have a few opportunities in 2022 to watch for Manhattanhenge, an alignment of the sunset along city streets. Fun!
May 27, 2022
