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Full braking at Alpha Centauri
Space visionaries might have figured out a way to travel within decades to the nearest star system, Alpha Centauri. But, once we get there, how do we slow down?
February 10, 2017
Magnetic pole reversal ahead?
What’s magnetic north would become magnetic south. Is Earth headed to a pole reversal? A look at the archaeological record in southern Africa provides clues.
February 10, 2017
How many eclipses in 1 calendar year?
Every calendar year has at least 4, but 5, 6 or even 7 eclipses are also possible. Why don't we see them all?
February 10, 2017
Thursday night’s rising moon
Thursday's moonrise as viewed from Colorado. On Friday evening, the Americas will see an eclipse at moonrise. Eastern America will have a better view of the eclipse than western America.
February 10, 2017
Subtle lunar eclipse on February 10-11
The Americas and Greenland see the penumbral lunar eclipse Friday evening. Europe, Africa, and Asia see it Saturday morning.
February 10, 2017
Sky solution to help endangered species
An astrophysicist and an ecologist are combining their expertise using drones, thermal cameras and the techniques used to analyse objects in space in order to help endangered species.
February 9, 2017
Northern U.S. meteor dazzles thousands
Early Monday morning, thousands of people across multiple northern U.S. states watched a brilliant meteor streak across the sky. It then plunged into Lake Michigan.
February 9, 2017
Funnel cloud from Rio last night
Photos showing a funnel cloud seen around sunset on February 7, 2017, from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. No tornado, storm or even rain was reported.
February 8, 2017
Lake Travis
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February 7, 2017
Canopus over Spain’s Canary Islands
Every February, Canopus - the sky's 2nd-brightest star - makes its annual brief evening appearance for Northern Hemisphere stargazers.
February 7, 2017
