NASA explains how to catch lunar eclipse in Scotland as moon turns blood red
A lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, earth, and moon align, so that the moon passes into Earth’s shadow. In a total lunar ...
Moon will change to red color for one night in March, here’s why
People gazing up at the night sky this March will have the opportunity to see the Moon change color during a special eclipse ...
How space missions make discoveries on the way to their main destinations
To get somewhere in outer space, you can’t exactly drive in a straight line. Orbits are tricky things, and sending a probe to ...
Space photo of the week: Dry ice 'geysers' erupt on Mars as spring hits the Red Planet
Why it's so special: These odd, fan-like features on the surface of Mars are geysers of gas and dust near the planet's south ...
What is a ‘blood moon' lunar eclipse? Here's how it differs from other celestial events
There are two types of eclipses - a lunar eclipse, when Earth's shadow obscures the moon and a solar eclipse, which takes place when the Moon blocks the sun from view, according to NASA.
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Moon Sets Into ‘Streams Of Red And Green Aurora’ From Amazing Time-Lapse From Space
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick captured this amazing view from the International Space Station using a new 15mm lens (T1.8, 1/3s exposure) that was delivered on a recent Cygnus cargo ship. Credit: ...
NASA’s Europa Clipper Captures First Starfield Images From Deep Space
NASA’s Europa Clipper is well on its way to Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa, set to arrive in 2030. While its science instruments ...
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Look up: A guide to the Irish night sky in spring
From planets and constellations, to eclipses and the Aurora Borealis, here's what to look for in the sky this spring ...