We Asked a NASA Scientist: Why Does the Moon Look Larger at the Horizon? [Video]
The Moon’s size on the horizon has puzzled humans for millennia. Despite ancient philosophers and modern scientists tackling the question, there's still no consensus. Theories range from optical ...
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Fascinating facts about the first day of spring 2025
The first day of spring 2025 arrives on March 20 at 10:47 UTC, bringing astronomical significance, cultural traditions, and ...
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Chicagohenge 2025: What is an equinox?
Chicagohenge is a stunning biannual event that happens during the spring and autumn equinoxes, when the sun aligns perfectly ...
Your daylight is a lie, Canada (blame the atmosphere!)
A unique feature has just occurred a couple of days before the spring equinox. We have the details on the extra daylight ...
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Implications of Atmospheric Differential Refraction for Adaptive Optics Observations
We demonstrate the importance of atmospheric differential refraction, present calculations to predict the effect of atmospheric differential refraction, and finally discuss the implications of ...
Blood Moon: Why does the Moon turn red during a total lunar eclipse?
One of the most fascinating astronomical phenomena is the blood moon, an event that occurs during a total lunar eclipse when the Moon takes on a reddish hue. This celestial spectac ...