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In This Week’s Star
What we do here is something nobody else does — and it’s really cool that we’re developing
Meintest du essen?
In This Week’s Star
What we do here is something nobody else does — and it’s really cool that we’re developing
What do you do? How do you support Goddard’s mission?
One of the interesting things about this job is figuring out what else we can use
As the date of the possible new May Camelopardalid meteor shower looms, we wanted to offer some answers to frequently asked questions. We hope this question and answer post will be helpful as you observe the shower. Frequently Asked Questions Q: How do you pronounce the name of this meteor shower? A: Ask a different …
Make sure you don’t keep looking at your phone or other sources of light, else your
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We at the Meteoroid Environment Office are hoping that you have clear skies on May 5/6 when we have the opportunity to see pieces of Comet Halley whiz through Earth’s atmosphere!Image of an Eta Aquarid meteor, taken the night of May 3, 2011. (NASA/MSFC)Comet Halley (NASA)Depending on your age, you may remember 25 years ago …
Since you are going to be out anyways, why not check out what else is in the sky!
The cosmos’ annual gift to sky watchers, the Geminids Meteor shower, will peak on Dec. 13-14 this year. During peak activity and perfect weather conditions, which are rare, the Geminids produce approximately 100-150 meteors per hour for viewing. However, this year a waning gibbous moon will make it harder to view most of the shower, …
And, if you want to know what else is in the sky for December, check out the video
For the second time in 2022, stargazers will have the opportunity to view a total lunar eclipse on Nov. 8. At least a portion of the phenomenon will be visible throughout eastern Asia, Australia, the Pacific, and North America. The previous total lunar eclipse happened in May. According to Alphonse Sterling, astrophysicist from NASA’s Marshall …
Finally, if you want to know what else is happening as you watch the skies in November
The roar of the engines, the contrails in the sky and the awe I feel watching aircraft fly inspire me. My heart races, my blood pressure rises and I can feel
Frank Batteas talks about his job he explains, “I can’t imagine doing anything else
The 2024 theme for Black History Month is „African Americans and the Arts,“ spanning the many impacts that Black Americans have had on visual arts, music,
recognize it’s not actually about me, it’s about what you’re going to do for someone else
It’s time again for one of the biggest meteor showers of the year! The Perseids are already showing up in our night skies—and when they peak in mid-August, it’s likely to be one of our most impressive skywatching opportunities for a while. Our meteor-tracking cameras spotted their first Perseid on July 26, but your best …
And, if you want to know what else is in the night sky this month, check out the