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Moon near Castor and Pollux, December 9 and 10
The moon was near Castor and Pollux Friday night, and you can see the moon near Castor and Pollux on December 10, too. The moon will be closest to Pollux tonight!
December 10, 2022
Flocking to Fire: Americans moving to regions of wildfire danger
In a new study titled Flocking to Fire, researchers found that Americans are moving away from areas of hurricanes but into places prone to wildfire danger.
December 9, 2022
Why is the Southern Hemisphere stormier?
Why is the Southern Hemisphere stormier than the Northern Hemisphere? Scientists look to ocean circulation and mountain ranges for answers.
December 9, 2022
Ghostly light in galaxy clusters revealed by Webb
The Webb has now been used to study the ghostly light in galaxy clusters - the light of stars wandering in intergalactic space.
December 8, 2022
Moon and Mars! Fav photos of December 7 occultation
The moon and Mars were spectacular on the night of December 7-8, 2022. Some saw the moon occult - or pass in front of - Mars. Wonderful photos here!
December 8, 2022
SpaceX launching competitor’s satellites Thursday
SpaceX will launch a set of communications satellites for rival OneWeb on Thursday, December 8, 2022. Find out how to watch the livestream here.
December 8, 2022
Moon occults Mars tonight: How to watch
How to watch as the full moon occults Mars tonight! How to watch with your eyes - and links to online viewing - for this unique and fascinating event.
December 7, 2022
A black hole jet aimed at Earth
An international team of astronomers says it has detected a powerful jet of material coming from a distant black hole. And it's pointed right toward Earth.
December 6, 2022
Moon approaching Mars on December 6-7
See the moon approaching Mars on December 6, 2022. Plus watch for the Pleiades star cluster and red star Aldebaran close by. Here's what to look for.
December 6, 2022
Did Mars have our solar system’s 1st life?
A new study said that Mars once had enough water, largely brought by asteroids, for a deep global ocean. Those asteroids also brought organic molecules.
December 4, 2022
