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Shireen Gonzaga
What is a supermoon? And when, in 2022?
There will be a full supermoon on May 16, June 14, July 13, and August 12 for 2022. This year also has 3 new supermoons.
January 2, 2022
Venus brightest for 2021 around December 3
Look for Venus brightest in the sky in late November and early December of 2021. Look for it west after sunset on a clear night. You can't miss it!
December 2, 2021
Audubon Christmas Bird Count starts December 14
The Audubon Christmas Bird Count, held each winter, is one of the longest-running community science projects. You can help collect important data about birds.
December 1, 2021
Surtsey, volcanic island, emerged in 1963
On November 14, 1963, volcanic island Surtsey rose from the sea. Scientists have since studied the natural colonization of plants and animals on it.
November 14, 2021
Delta Cephei helps measure cosmic distances
Delta Cephei is an inconspicuous variable star in the northern constellation Cepheus the King. This star helps establish the cosmic distance scale.
September 24, 2021
Alpha Cephei, a fast-spinning star
Alpha Cephei, in the constellation Cepheus the King, is a bit of an enigma. It’s spinning so fast that it appears like a slightly flattened beach ball.
September 14, 2021
Why 61 Cygni is nicknamed Flying Star
Compared to other stars, 61 Cygni moves quite rapidly against the background of more distant stars, revealing its proximity to Earth.
August 4, 2021
See Mira the Wonderful at its brightest
Catch elusive wonderful Mira, a famous variable star in the constellation Cetus, at its maximum brightness in August 2021. Now you see it ... now you don't!
August 3, 2021
Exquisite Albireo, a much-loved double star
Albireo, in the constellation Cygnus the Swan, is a favorite among stargazers. Through a small telescope, it appears as a stunning gold star with a dimmer blue companion.
July 31, 2021
The Scorpion’s Crown and its stellar neighborhood
Bright red Antares, and the 3 stars of the Scorpion's Crown, belong to a young group of stars called the Scorpius-Centaurus Association.
July 9, 2021
