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ASTRONOMY


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NASA's Lucy spacecraft is speeding toward another close encounter with an asteroid

Read full article: NASA's Lucy spacecraft is speeding toward another close encounter with an asteroid

NASA's Lucy spacecraft will soon swoop past a small asteroid.

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You wonโ€™t want to miss these celestial events in April

Read full article: You wonโ€™t want to miss these celestial events in April

April starts off with the conjunction of our moon and Mars in the evening sky.

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The vernal equinox is here, but what does that mean?

Read full article: The vernal equinox is here, but what does that mean?

The Northern Hemisphereโ€™s vernal (spring) equinox can fall between March 19 and 21 while the fall equinox hits sometime between September 21 and 24.

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Webb Space Telescope captures a star in the making and a galaxy far, far away

Read full article: Webb Space Telescope captures a star in the making and a galaxy far, far away

The Webb Space Telescope has captured a plume of gas and dust streaming from a star in the making, with a spiral galaxy as a stunning backdrop.

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Look up! A rare planetary alignment is taking over the night sky

Read full article: Look up! A rare planetary alignment is taking over the night sky

Catch the cosmic show as 7 planets align for a rare celestial event. A planetary alignment featuring seven planets will light up the evening sky on Friday, with Mercury joining Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus, and Saturn.

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Why asteroid 2024 YR4 is unlikely to hit Earth in 2032 and how scientists keep track

Read full article: Why asteroid 2024 YR4 is unlikely to hit Earth in 2032 and how scientists keep track

Scientists say the threat of a newly discovered asteroid has risen slightly in the past few weeks, as the world's telescopes rush to track its course.

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Space telescope spots rare 'Einstein ring' of light around galaxy in our cosmic neighborhood

Read full article: Space telescope spots rare 'Einstein ring' of light around galaxy in our cosmic neighborhood

Europeโ€™s Euclid space telescope has detected a rare halo of bright light around a nearby galaxy.

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How an ancient asteroid strike carved out 2 grand canyons on the moon

Read full article: How an ancient asteroid strike carved out 2 grand canyons on the moon

New research shows that when an asteroid slammed into the moon billions of years ago, it carved out a pair of grand canyons on the far side.

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Spacecraft buzzes Mercuryโ€™s north pole and beams back stunning photos

Read full article: Spacecraft buzzes Mercuryโ€™s north pole and beams back stunning photos

A spacecraft has beamed back some of the best close-up photos yet of Mercury's north pole.

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Europa Clipper exhibit to land at Sea Life Orlando Aquarium

Read full article: Europa Clipper exhibit to land at Sea Life Orlando Aquarium

The aquarium at ICON Park will host NASAโ€™s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) โ€œVoyage of Europa Clipper: Exploring an Alien Oceanโ€ exhibit on Sept. 28-29.

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NASA spacecraft to study Jupiter moonโ€™s underground ocean cleared for October launch

Read full article: NASA spacecraft to study Jupiter moonโ€™s underground ocean cleared for October launch

NASA has given the go-ahead to next monthโ€™s launch to Jupiterโ€™s moon Europa.

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Saturn and the moon are meeting up. Hereโ€™s when and where to look

Read full article: Saturn and the moon are meeting up. Hereโ€™s when and where to look

Look up!

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Trout Lake Center hosting event to learn about Floridaโ€™s starry skies

Read full article: Trout Lake Center hosting event to learn about Floridaโ€™s starry skies

Get ready to satisfy your love of learning and the night sky at โ€œThe Stars of the Summerโ€ event at the Trout Lake Nature Center in Eustis this month.

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Look for this! Wonders of the summer sky in July

Read full article: Look for this! Wonders of the summer sky in July

The warm air and clear summer skies provide perfect conditions to see some of the galaxyโ€™s greatest wonders.

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WATCH AGAIN: NOAA satellite launches from Florida to improve severe storm, space weather forecasting

Read full article: WATCH AGAIN: NOAA satellite launches from Florida to improve severe storm, space weather forecasting

NASA and NOAA scientists trumpeted a new satellite launching Tuesday from Kennedy Space Center that will improve data and forecasting for weather events ranging from flash floods to hurricanes to solar storms.

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NASA's Voyager 1, the most distant spacecraft from Earth, is doing science again after problem

Read full article: NASA's Voyager 1, the most distant spacecraft from Earth, is doing science again after problem

NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft is sending science data again.

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Hubble equipment failure means fewer observations, NASA officials say

Read full article: Hubble equipment failure means fewer observations, NASA officials say

The Hubble Space Telescope has suffered another breakdown that will limit its scientific discoveries.

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โ€˜Jellyfishโ€™ in the sky: SpaceX rocket launch creates atmospheric phenomenon. Did you see it?

Read full article: โ€˜Jellyfishโ€™ in the sky: SpaceX rocket launch creates atmospheric phenomenon. Did you see it?

Friday nightโ€™s SpaceX rocket launch gave viewers something a little extra to enjoy: โ€œspace jellyfish.โ€

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NASA hears from Voyager 1, the most distant spacecraft from Earth, after months of quiet

Read full article: NASA hears from Voyager 1, the most distant spacecraft from Earth, after months of quiet

NASA has finally heard back from Voyager 1 in a way that makes sense.

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Thousands experience solar eclipse from Kennedy Space Center

Read full article: Thousands experience solar eclipse from Kennedy Space Center

A few thousand people leaving Kennedy Space Center Monday can put away their special glasses for the next 20 years until the next solar eclipse.

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PHOTOS: PinIt! viewers share solar eclipse photos from Orlando, across the country

Read full article: PHOTOS: PinIt! viewers share solar eclipse photos from Orlando, across the country

Florida was not in the path of totality for the solar eclipse, but News 6โ€ฒs viewers around Central Florida still managed to take some amazing eclipse photos, and they shared them using PinIt! on our website and on the News 6 app.

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Dungeons & Dragons & Satellites? NASA releases free role-playing game

Read full article: Dungeons & Dragons & Satellites? NASA releases free role-playing game

NASA asks you to ponder the question and solve a space mystery in a new tabletop role-playing game that combines the adventure and fantasy of Dungeons & Dragons with space science and history.

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Tidal forces: The gravitational influence of the sun and moon

Read full article: Tidal forces: The gravitational influence of the sun and moon

Although the moon primarily influences Earth's tides, the sun and the shape of the ocean also contribute to variations, either amplifying or diminishing the tide.

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Radio frequencies may be interrupted during largest solar flare in 7 years, officials say

Read full article: Radio frequencies may be interrupted during largest solar flare in 7 years, officials say

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service issued a Geomagnetic Storm Watch for Monday and Tuesday as the largest solar flare since 2017 heads our way in the peak of the Solar Cycle 25

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Halfway there: Famous Halleyโ€™s Comet reaches aphelion this weekend. Hereโ€™s what that means

Read full article: Halfway there: Famous Halleyโ€™s Comet reaches aphelion this weekend. Hereโ€™s what that means

One of the most famous comets in history will soon be back on its way toward the inner solar system.

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King of meteor showers, rare occultation highlight must-see astronomical events in December

Read full article: King of meteor showers, rare occultation highlight must-see astronomical events in December

If the weather cooperates, 2023 will go out with a bang when it comes to events in our night sky.

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A six-planet solar system in perfect synchrony has been found in the Milky Way

Read full article: A six-planet solar system in perfect synchrony has been found in the Milky Way

Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra.

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Jupiter in opposition, chance for fireballs: You wonโ€™t want to miss these November astronomical events

Read full article: Jupiter in opposition, chance for fireballs: You wonโ€™t want to miss these November astronomical events

In November, our solar systemโ€™s biggest planet and two prominent meteor showers, including one known for producing vibrant fireballs, are poised to put on a show.

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Meteor shower to dazzle Central Florida skies. Hereโ€™s how to see it

Read full article: Meteor shower to dazzle Central Florida skies. Hereโ€™s how to see it

Orionid meteor shower peaks this weekend.

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NASA unveils asteroid sample from OSIRIS-REx mission

Read full article: NASA unveils asteroid sample from OSIRIS-REx mission

After a seven-year mission, NASA revealed the asteroid sample it collected from a 4 billion-mile journey and brought back to Earth last month.

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Look up: Annular solar eclipse, Orionid meteor shower highlight October astronomical events

Read full article: Look up: Annular solar eclipse, Orionid meteor shower highlight October astronomical events

The astronomical event of the year is nearly upon us. A rare annular solar eclipse highlights the astronomical events of the month.

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NASA spacecraft delivering biggest sample yet from an asteroid

Read full article: NASA spacecraft delivering biggest sample yet from an asteroid

Planet Earth is about to receive the biggest sample yet from an asteroid.

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Look up! Possible naked-eye comet highlights September celestial events

Read full article: Look up! Possible naked-eye comet highlights September celestial events

Mark your calendars.

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Look up! Perseid meteor shower, 2 supermoons highlight August celestial events

Read full article: Look up! Perseid meteor shower, 2 supermoons highlight August celestial events

The second supermoon is a blue moon

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Webb Space Telescope reveals moment of stellar birth, dramatic close-up of 50 baby stars

Read full article: Webb Space Telescope reveals moment of stellar birth, dramatic close-up of 50 baby stars

The Webb Space Telescope is marking one year of cosmic photographs with one of its best yet.

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Look up! Check out the Buck Moon and other things you can see in the night sky in July

Read full article: Look up! Check out the Buck Moon and other things you can see in the night sky in July

Here are the celestial events visible in the night and morning sky during July.

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What is that bright object lighting up western sky? Hereโ€™s what to expect while stargazing

Read full article: What is that bright object lighting up western sky? Hereโ€™s what to expect while stargazing

A planet is shining bright in the evening sky in June.

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โ€˜Fireballโ€™ seen in skies over Florida possibly space junk, expert says

Read full article: โ€˜Fireballโ€™ seen in skies over Florida possibly space junk, expert says

Those who looked up in the sky early Thursday might have seen a long streak of light bursting in skies over Florida, according to a video sent in to News 6.

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Correction: NASA-Webb Telescope story

Read full article: Correction: NASA-Webb Telescope story

In a story published March 14, 2023, about the release of a Webb Space Telescope image, The Associated Press, relying on information from NASA, erroneously reported the location of the pictured star.

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What are those two bright objects in the evening sky?

Read full article: What are those two bright objects in the evening sky?

Venus and Jupiter, the two brightest planets in our night sky, are putting on a dazzling display in the evening. Venus, the brighter of the two planets, is lower on the horizon. Jupiter is higher in the sky.

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Rare green comet makes its closest approach to earth. Hereโ€™s how to see it

Read full article: Rare green comet makes its closest approach to earth. Hereโ€™s how to see it

Comet ZTF is making its closest pass to earth over the first couple of days of February. If youโ€™re trying to catch a glimpse of the once-in-50,000-year event, itโ€™s going to take some work.

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Green comet zooming our way, last visited 50,000 years ago

Read full article: Green comet zooming our way, last visited 50,000 years ago

A comet is streaking back our way after 50,000 years.

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Top 5: You wonโ€™t want to miss these celestial events of 2023

Read full article: Top 5: You wonโ€™t want to miss these celestial events of 2023

Possible naked-eye comet, solar eclipse top list

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Hereโ€™s when to see the Blood Moon eclipse

Read full article: Hereโ€™s when to see the Blood Moon eclipse

st before polls open on Election Day, the Blood Moon eclipse will take center stage.

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Orionid meteor shower peaks this week. Hereโ€™s when

Read full article: Orionid meteor shower peaks this week. Hereโ€™s when

While the Orionids arenโ€™t known for their numbers like the Perseids or the upcoming Geminids, the annual meteor shower still puts on a show.

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Supermoon to steal show on Perseid meteor showerโ€™s peak night

Read full article: Supermoon to steal show on Perseid meteor showerโ€™s peak night

The peak night of the Perseid meteor shower is once again upon us. This year, however, the full moon is going to steal the show on the showerโ€™s peak night.

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Out of this world: 5 planets line up in rare sky parade. Hereโ€™s when, where to look

Read full article: Out of this world: 5 planets line up in rare sky parade. Hereโ€™s when, where to look

What makes this alignment so rare is that the planets are lined up in order from distance from the sun.

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Rare planetary alignment continues through end of June. Hereโ€™s when it peaks

Read full article: Rare planetary alignment continues through end of June. Hereโ€™s when it peaks

What makes this alignment so rare is that the planets are lined up in order from distance from the sun.

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Hereโ€™s when you can see the first Blood Moon eclipse in more than 2 years

Read full article: Hereโ€™s when you can see the first Blood Moon eclipse in more than 2 years

This year, Central Florida will be treated to not only two total lunar eclipses, but long-lasting eclipses at that.

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All lined up! Planets putting on a show this month in the morning sky

Read full article: All lined up! Planets putting on a show this month in the morning sky

Look up!

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Spring kicks off jampacked year for sky watchers

Read full article: Spring kicks off jampacked year for sky watchers

April showers bring May flowers, but the spring months this year will also be treating us to a couple of celestial events.

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Here are the top 5 events for backyard astronomers in 2022

Read full article: Here are the top 5 events for backyard astronomers in 2022

There are always noteworthy things to look up for on any given night, but these are the top events worth marking in your calendar as we venture through the new year.

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Hereโ€™s when to see the upcoming Geminid meteor shower

Read full article: Hereโ€™s when to see the upcoming Geminid meteor shower

Arguably the best meteor shower of the year peaks Monday night.

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TIMELINE: Hereโ€™s how to see, weather permitting, Fridayโ€™s near-total lunar eclipse

Read full article: TIMELINE: Hereโ€™s how to see, weather permitting, Fridayโ€™s near-total lunar eclipse

While Fridayโ€™s lunar eclipse will technically be partial, it will look a lot like a total lunar eclipse. Only a sliver of the moon will escape Earthโ€™s shadow.

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Best eclipse in nearly 3 years happens this week

Read full article: Best eclipse in nearly 3 years happens this week

Only a sliver of the moon will escape Earthโ€™s shadow.

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Wondering what those bright objects are in the sky? Hereโ€™s the answer

Read full article: Wondering what those bright objects are in the sky? Hereโ€™s the answer

Space has been putting a display in the southern evening sky with several bright planets visible.

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Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s causing that bright ring around the moon

Read full article: Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s causing that bright ring around the moon

The Hunterโ€™s Moon has been shining bright in the Central Florida sky over the past several nights. In addition to the full moon and Orionid meteor shower, some sky-watchers have been treated to another sight: a bright halo around the moon.

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Hunterโ€™s moon to outshine Orionid meteor shower

Read full article: Hunterโ€™s moon to outshine Orionid meteor shower

The Orionid meteor shower is expected to peak early Thursday morning, but could be hard to see due to the brightness of the practically full Hunter's moon.

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Rare โ€˜trueโ€™ Blue Moon rises this weekend. Hereโ€™s why itโ€™s different

Read full article: Rare โ€˜trueโ€™ Blue Moon rises this weekend. Hereโ€™s why itโ€™s different

When it comes to the topic of a Blue Moon, you may have been living a lie.

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How and when to view the Perseid meteor shower this week

Read full article: How and when to view the Perseid meteor shower this week

The Perseid meteor shower peaks this week and Central Florida will have optimal viewing conditions.

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Full โ€˜Buck Moonโ€™ rises Friday night

Read full article: Full โ€˜Buck Moonโ€™ rises Friday night

Julyโ€™s full moon will shine bright in the evening sky Friday.

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NASA selects two robotic missions to study the fiery world of Venus

Read full article: NASA selects two robotic missions to study the fiery world of Venus

NASA is sending not one but two missions to Venus in the next decade.

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Video: Supermoon eclipse provides spectacular sight in the sky

Read full article: Video: Supermoon eclipse provides spectacular sight in the sky

In the pre-dawn hours Wednesday, the moon will be eclipsed by Earthโ€™s shadow.

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Attention skywatchers: 3 planets become visible in the night sky

Read full article: Attention skywatchers: 3 planets become visible in the night sky

Pending clear a sky, space will be putting on a show for us down on Earth as three planets are now visible in the evening..

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When to see the supermoon eclipse this week

Read full article: When to see the supermoon eclipse this week

On the heels of Aprilโ€™s full โ€œPinkโ€ supermoon, Mayโ€™s full moon will also be super on the evening of the 25th.

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Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s in the night sky during International Dark Sky Week

Read full article: Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s in the night sky during International Dark Sky Week

International Dark Sky Week aims to bring attention to the movement to bring better lighting to communities around the world.

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Hereโ€™s when to see the full Worm Moon

Read full article: Hereโ€™s when to see the full Worm Moon

Look east and you will find the bright Worm Moon rising over the horizon just before 8 p.m.Marchโ€™s full moon is referred to as the Worm Moon because earthworms begin to appear as the soil warms in spring. Marchโ€™s full moon is also the Paschal Full Moon in 2021, the first full moon after the Spring Equinox. Aprilโ€™s full moon is also a supermoon meaning the moon is full while also in perigee or closest approach to Earth. During a supermoon, the moon is about 14% larger and 30% brighter than a normal full moon. AdThere is no set definition as to how close the moon must be to be considered super and therefore some also consider Marchโ€™s full moon super.

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Jupiter, Mercury to get up close and personal Friday morning

Read full article: Jupiter, Mercury to get up close and personal Friday morning

ORLANDO, Fla. โ€“ Skywatchers will want to set their alarms for this one as the largest planet in our solar system hangs out with the smallest. Similar to the Great Conjunction between Jupiter and Saturn in December, Jupiter and Mercury will form a conjunction of their own before sunrise Friday. Conjunction between Jupiter and MercuryMercury is typically difficult to see in the sky due to its proximity to the sun and its size. Jupiter and Mercury will rise above the eastern horizon around 5:30 a.m. Friday and gradually get higher in the sky. AdThe window to view the planets will be short as the sun rises a little more than an hour later.

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First full moon of 2021 to shine bright Thursday

Read full article: First full moon of 2021 to shine bright Thursday

A full moon as seen outside WKMG studios on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. ORLANDO, Fla. โ€“ The sky should be mostly clear across Central Florida to catch a glimpse of the first full moon of the year Thursday. Januaryโ€™s full moon is also known as the Wolf Moon because howling wolves were often heard at this time of the year. The moon has looked full for the past several nights, but will officially be full Thursday. The moon will be at its fullest at 2:18 p.m. Thursday, but will still appear full after it rises shortly after 6 p.m.Full Wolf Moon rises ThursdayIf you snap any photos upload them to the PinIt section of the Pinpoint Weather App.

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Backyard astronomers will not want to miss these 5 events in 2021

Read full article: Backyard astronomers will not want to miss these 5 events in 2021

Total Lunar Eclipse (May 26)Mayโ€™s total lunar eclipse will be the first total lunar eclipse in the Americas in more than two years. In a total lunar eclipse, the moon turns a red, rusty color, often referred to as a blood moon. In Central Florida, it will be a partial lunar eclipse as the Moon will set prior to totality. Partial lunar eclipse (Nov 19)Novemberโ€™s lunar eclipse will be partial, meaning the Earthโ€™s shadow will never fully engulf the Moon, but itโ€™s going to be close. In the pre-dawn hours of the 19th, Central Florida will actually see more of the Moon covered than in Mayโ€™s total eclipse (partial for Central Florida).

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Photos: Jupiter, Saturn conjunction put on a show forming โ€˜Christmas starโ€™

Read full article: Photos: Jupiter, Saturn conjunction put on a show forming โ€˜Christmas starโ€™

Jupiter and Saturn during the Great Conjunction on Dec. 21, 2020 as seen above the Space Coast Lightfest in Melbourne, Florida. Central Florida lucked out with clear sky and cool weather prompting sky gazers to observe the Great Conjunction. Photographer Michael Seeley captured Jupiter and Saturn in the night sky above the Space Coast Lightfest in Melbourne at Wickham Park. Jupiter and Saturn during the Great Conjunction on Dec. 21, 2020 as seen above the Space Coast Lightfest in Melbourne, Florida. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls) ((NASA/Bill Ingalls)\rFor copyright and restrictions refer to -๏ฟฝhttp://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/guidelines/index.html)Their next Jupiter and Saturn Great Conjunction wonโ€™t happen again until March 15, 2080.

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Clear skies allow Floridians to view rare โ€˜Christmas Starโ€™

Read full article: Clear skies allow Floridians to view rare โ€˜Christmas Starโ€™

ORLANDO, Fla. โ€“ The rare Great Conjunction between Jupiter and Saturn took center stage Monday night. Great Conjunction through a telescopeAlso in that field of view will reside the biggest moons of the two bodies. Not every Great Conjunction, however, is created equal and thatโ€™s what makes the one occurring on the winter solstice so rare and special. This will set up the next Great Conjunction in 2040, although that one will not be as brilliant as 2020s. The Great Conjunction occurs because Jupiter has the inside track while orbiting the sun in our solar system.

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โ€˜Christmas Star:โ€™ Jupiter, Saturn combine for rare Great Conjunction

Read full article: โ€˜Christmas Star:โ€™ Jupiter, Saturn combine for rare Great Conjunction

The Great Conjunction is rare. The Great Conjunction happens when Jupiter and Saturn get very close to each from our perspective. Not every Great Conjunction, however, is created equal and thatโ€™s what makes the one occurring on the winter solstice so rare and special. This will set up the next Great Conjunction in 2040, although that one will not be as brilliant as 2020โ€ฒs. The Great Conjunction occurs because Jupiter has the inside track while orbiting the Sun in our solar system.

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Hubble Space Telescope is a gift of science that keeps giving

Read full article: Hubble Space Telescope is a gift of science that keeps giving

Some of the new Caldwell images include celestial gems that can be spotted with a telescope, binoculars or the naked eye. Originally, the space telescope was designed to last 15 years in orbit. This Hubble image captures Caldwell 78 (or NGC 6541), a globular star cluster roughly 22,000 light-years from Earth. When Hubble first began returning science data, astronomers did not see the clear images expected but fuzzy stars. The space agency is building another even more powerful telescope called the James Webb Space Telescope that will ultimately replace Hubble.

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Northern Lights again possible in parts of contiguous US

Read full article: Northern Lights again possible in parts of contiguous US

ORLANDO, Fla. โ€“ Seeing the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis is on the bucket list of many people. The northern lights are a result of these storms. Typically the northern lights hang out closer to the poles, way up north in Canada, Alaska and northern Europe, but during a strong event like this one, they can be seen further south. Northern Lights forecastThe further south you are, the lower in the sky the potential glow will be. The northern lights have been seen in Florida a few times, but itโ€™s extremely rare and takes a large disruption of Earthโ€™s magnetic field from an intense geomagnetic storm.

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Moon, planets putting on a show in the night sky

Read full article: Moon, planets putting on a show in the night sky

ORLANDO, Fla. โ€“ Jupiter and Saturn have been prominent fixtures in the evening sky over the past few months, but Wednesday, the waxing crescent moon joined in on the socially distant party. The moon will remain in close proximity to the two bright dots through Nov. 21. Look for the three in the southern sky as night falls. Cloud forecastJupiter and Saturn and will also continue to get closer and closer together in the night sky until the winter solstice on Dec. 21. Itโ€™s shaping up to be a good end to 2020 in the astronomy world.

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On brink of collapse Arecibo Observatory telescope to be decommissioned

Read full article: On brink of collapse Arecibo Observatory telescope to be decommissioned

The worldโ€™s second largest radio telescope at the Arecibo Observatory is on the verge of collapse following two structural support cables mysteriously snapping and will be be decommissioned as soon as possible, officials with the National Science Foundation announced Thursday. [TRENDING: County prepares for vaccine | Remote learning continues in spring | โ€˜Weโ€™re failing:โ€™ Mayors call for COVID-19 action]The University of Central Florida manages the observatory for the National Science Foundation. While some of the facility will remain operational the telescope was the most well-known part of Arecibo and had operated for 57 years. โ€œThereโ€™s thousands of people that have a story that they can share with Arecibo,โ€ Lugo said. Lugo described the outpouring from students who told the National Science Foundation of its importance to them.

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No sun for two months: Sun sets for last time in 2020 in Americaโ€™s northernmost city

Read full article: No sun for two months: Sun sets for last time in 2020 in Americaโ€™s northernmost city

ORLANDO, Fla. โ€“ Utqiagvik, formerly known as Barrow, Alaska, will watch the sun set for last time this year on Wednesday. In the winter months, the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, keeping the sun below the horizon. The northern hemisphere is tilted toward the sun and, therefore, the sun wonโ€™t set for a couple of months. This is also known as polar day or the midnight sun. Daylight will continue to decrease until the shortest day of the year, the first day of winter on Dec. 21.

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Your best bet for catching a breathtaking glimpse of the Leonid meteor shower this month

Read full article: Your best bet for catching a breathtaking glimpse of the Leonid meteor shower this month

Have you heard of the Leonid meteor shower? It comes around every November, but the chances of seeing it this year are much higher than last year. The shower happens at the same time every year, when Earthโ€™s orbit crosses the orbit of Comet Tempel-Tuttle, according to Space.com. A trail of dust is left behind the comet, and when Earthโ€™s orbit crosses that trail, pieces of the comet fall toward our planetโ€™s surface. Luckily for us, meteors are visible to the naked eye, and the shower will peak overnight Monday into Tuesday (Nov. 16-17) around 3 a.m.

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Fake asteroid? NASA expert IDs mystery object as old rocket from failed moon mission

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Instead of a cosmic rock, the newly discovered object appears to be an old rocket from a failed moon-landing mission 54 years ago thatโ€™s finally making its way back home, according to NASA's leading asteroid expert. The lander ended up crashing into the moon after one of its thrusters failed to ignite on the way there. The rocket, meanwhile, swept past the moon and into orbit around the sun as intended junk, never to be seen again โ€” until perhaps now. What caught Chodasโ€™ attention is that its near-circular orbit around the sun is quite similar to Earthโ€™s โ€” unusual for an asteroid. Chodas' latest target of interest was passed by Earth in their respective laps around the sun in 1984 and 2002.

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Look Up! You wonโ€™t be able to see this spectacle again until 2035

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Orlando, Fla. โ€“ The planets have been putting on a show recently in the night sky and it will get even better early next week. As the sun sets Tuesday in the west, Mars will rise in the east, getting higher in the sky as the night goes on. Mars will also โ€œonlyโ€ be about 39 million miles away Tuesday, itโ€™s closest until 2035. The Red Planet was actually a little closer to Earth last week, but it wasnโ€™t in opposition. The night skyFor an additional treat, Saturn and Jupiter continue to hang out together in the southern sky.

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Donโ€™t miss it: Rare full moon set to light up Halloween sky

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As if 2020 wasnโ€™t eerie enough, this yearโ€™s Halloween night will be once in a blue moon. October 2020 Full Moon Schedule:Oct. 1 (The Harvest Moon): This name is given to the first full moon after the autumnal equinox. Oct. 31 (The Hunterโ€™s Moon): This name is typically given because hunters would track and kill prey under the fall moonlight, collecting food before winter. This rare double full moon occurrence would also mean that this Halloween will be a blue moon because itโ€™s the second full moon in one month. This is where the saying โ€œonce in a blue moonโ€ comes to play.

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Look up: International Observe the Moon Night is a great reason to sky gaze

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Every year, International Observe the Moon Night occurs in September or October when the Moon is around first quarter. Planetarium Director Derek Demeter and planetarium specialist Justin Cirillo will host a virtual sky party on Saturday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics Cape Canaveral chapter is hosting two virtual events beginning on Friday. NASA is also hosting a number of lunar-learning opportunities on the Observe the Moon Night. Next year, International Observe the Moon Night is Oct. 16.

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15 things you (probably) didnโ€™t know about the moon

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Bye-bye, moon -- The moon is slowly moving away from us. Not only does the Moon influence the oceans' tides, itโ€™s the reason why we only see one side, because the Earth and Moon are so in sync. One of the spacecraftโ€™s main goal was to make a 3D map of the Moonโ€™s surface from lunar orbit to identify potential landing sites and resources. We know the shape of the solid surface of the Moon better than the shape of the solid surface of the Earth. Itโ€™s called โ€œthe Moonโ€ because people didnโ€™t know about other moons existing until 1610.

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Repairs to Arecibo Observatory slow going to ensure safety before removing damaged parts

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The Arecibo Observatory, located in Puerto Rico, was damaged Aug. 10 when an auxiliary cable, designed to last up to 40 years, broke away from one of the observatoryโ€™s structural towers. The University of Central Florida manages the National Science Foundation-owned facility, along with Universidad Ana G. Mendez and Yang Enterprises. โ€œAnd thatโ€™s why the analysis is key to the safety plan.โ€Once the National Science Foundation is sent the analysis the damaged cable and socket will be removed soon after. โ€œWe know the process is taking a long time and we are eager to begin repairs,โ€Arecibo Observatory Director Francisco Cordova said. UCF and Arecibo plan to provide updates when plans for major milestones of the project are determined.

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Cosmic Legos: Black holes merge into never before seen size

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Black holes are compact regions of space so densely packed that not even light can escape. There are small ones called stellar black holes that are formed when a star collapses and are about the size of small cities. Then in May 2019 two detectors picked up a signal that turned out to be the energy from two stellar black holes each large for a stellar black hole crashing into each other. Black hole collisions have been observed before, but the black holes involved were smaller to begin with and even after the merger didn't grow beyond the size of typical stellar black holes. It could instead be that supermassive black holes were formed in the immediate aftermath of the Big Bang.

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No, the moon and Mars will not be the same size in the sky, tonight -- or ever

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Every 26 months Mars and Earth are on the same side of the Sun, which is known as Mars opposition, making the Red Planet closer to our home planet. What doesnโ€™t happen during opposition, even if your Facebook friends say it does, is make Mars appear just as big as the moon in the night sky to the naked eye. That opposition year Mars appeared bigger and brighter in the night sky but still not the same size as the moon, thatโ€™s just not possible. โ€œSomehow, things got mixed up a bit to claim that Mars would look as big as the moon,โ€ Fienberg said. An illustration of the relative 'tilt' in the orbits of Earth and Mars during opposition.

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Damages another test for resilient Arecibo Observatory but the science goes on

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The University of Central Florida manages the National Science Foundation facility, along with Universidad Ana G. Mendez and Yang Enterprises. The reflective dish of the Observatory is one of the largest in the world at 1,000 feet in diameter and 167 feet deep. For years Arecibo was also the largest telescope but earlier this year China opened its FAST Observatory, which spans more than 1,600 feet. Damage to the Arecibo Observatory collecting dish after a cable snapped on Aug. 10,2020. While research from Arecibo will still go on because there is still new data to analyze, the Observatory notified all scientists that new observation time would be put on hold.

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Worlds most powerful telescope damaged after cables snaps, creating 100-foot whole

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Arecibo Observatory, the most powerful telescope in the world, located in Puerto Rico, was damaged Monday after a cable snapped and tore a large hole in the telescopes reflector dish. The University of Central Florida manages the National Science Foundation facility, along with Universidad Ana G. Mendez and Yang Enterprises. Located in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, the telescope was still undergoing repairs from Hurricane Marie in 2017. From the bridge of the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. The damaged Observatory will be a huge blow to the radio astronomy community and scientists who rely on it for research in understanding the universe.

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Astronomers find galaxy similar to Milky Way

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In a galaxy far, far away. Its a galaxy and astronomers say it looks a lot like ours, a Milky way doppelganger if you will. The galaxy is more than 12 billion light years away from ours which means we're seeing this galaxy as it appeared when the universe was only 1.4 billion years old. Clearly, the Milky Way got the better name. Astronomers have always thought galaxies were basically wild and unformed in the early years of the universe but seeing this galaxy thats calm and well-ordered just like ours completely changes their way of thinking.

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Look up: Annual Perseid meteor shower visible this week

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Get ready for an all-natural light show in the night sky, the Perseid meteor shower. It's considered the northern hemisphere's most popular meteor shower of the year. This year, it's been active since July, but it's set to peak this Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. If you can't get out to have a look then you may still be able to catch a glimpse of Perseid meteors the following two nights. Perseid meteors are caused by dust and debris left behind from the tail of the Comet Swift-Tuttle.

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Look up: Itโ€™s Jupiterโ€™s moment to shine

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The July astronomical events continue in the night sky overnight into Tuesday and this time, itโ€™s Jupiterโ€™s moment in the limelight. Monday night and into early Tuesday morning Jupiter is expected to reach โ€œopposition.โ€This means that Jupiter will be at its closest approach to Earth, opposite of the sun. When the sun begins to set to our west, Jupiter will rise from the east and continuing to shine bright through the night. It will climb to its highest spot in the sky at midnight and then set in the west around sunrise Tuesday morning eastern time. Click here to see what other astronomical events are expected this month.

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Here are the top 3 astronomical events you should look up for in July

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Penumbral eclipseA penumbral lunar eclipse isnโ€™t as exciting and definitely not as noticeable as a total lunar eclipse. When the moon completely moves through the earthโ€™s shadow it is known a total lunar eclipse. The penumbral lunar eclipse starts at 11:07 p.m. and lasts until 1:52 a.m. Planets galoreThrough the middle of July, the planets will continue to put on a show in the morning sky. The evening star will now rise in the morning joining Jupiter, Saturn and Mars through the month.

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Comet SWAN could soon brighten a sky near you

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ORLANDO, Fla,- โ€“ It was just last month we told you about newly-discovered Comet ATLAS having the potential to be the next, great naked-eye comet. Like exploding aerial fireworks shells, comet ATLAS is breaking apart into more than 30 pieces, each roughly the size of a house. Hubble captured detailed images of the breakup last week: https://t.co/PYcgDD64hA pic.twitter.com/hV2n2OrVnY โ€” Hubble (@NASAHubble) April 28, 2020Enter Comet SWAN. SWAN was discovered in late March by amateur astronomer Michael Mattiazo after analyzing data from NASAโ€™s Solar and Heliospheric Observatory SWAN instrument. Comet SWAN will also become fainter as May turns into June.

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Look up! Lyrid meteor shower peaks this week

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ORLANDO, Fla.- โ€“ The Lyrids donโ€™t match up to the meteor count per hour of the Geminids in December or Perseids in August, but this shower is special in its own way. Producing only 10-15 meteors per hour, the Lyrids are known for producing brighter meteors and the occasional fireball. The light display during meteor showers are caused by that debris, meteoroids, about the size of a grain of sand, entering the earthโ€™s atmosphere and burning up. That heat produces the iconic glow that dances across the night sky. Unlike most meteor showers, the best time for viewing the Lyrids is in the morning before the sun comes up.

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Newly discovered comet ATLAS could become visible with naked eye

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A few weeks ago, Comet ATLAS showed all the promise of the next great comet, coming into view at the end of April. ATLAS, named after being discovered by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System, was found in late December. The famous Halleyโ€™s Comet is a short-period comet that comes by every 75-76 years. Comet ATLAS can be found with a good pair of binoculars or telescope by locating the Big Dipper and Camelopardalis in the northern sky. โ€œI basically narrate over that and tell people about the weeks coming up, what you can see in the sky,โ€ Mayo said.

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Biggest, brightest supermoon of 2020 rises this week, when to see it

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Fresh on the heels of Marchโ€™s supermoon, Aprilโ€™s supermoon will appear slightly bigger and brighter. Aprilโ€™s full moon is also a supermoon meaning the moon is full while also in perigee, or closest approach to Earth. supermoonDuring a supermoon, the moon is about 14 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than a normal full moon. The April full moon is referred to as the pink moon because it coincides with the blooming of the moss pink wildflower. Your photo comes right into the Pinpoint Weather Center!

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Eyes to the sky: Venus, the Pleiades to put on rare display Friday night

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ORLANDO, Fla. โ€“ Venus and the Pleiades star cluster wonโ€™t be social distancing in the sky Friday evening. Once every eight years, the Pleiades --also known as the Seven Sisters-- star cluster and Venus appear very close in the sky when in reality they are not. The Pleiades is an open star cluster located in the constellation Taurus. How to see:Just after sunset, look west, about halfway up the sky. As the sky gets darker, more of the fainter stars within the Pleiades cluster will become visible.

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Look up: Cluster of planets dazzle Thursday morningโ€™s sky

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Step outside one hour before sunrise Thursday and youโ€™ll be treated to the sight of several planets bright in the morning sky. Look southeast and youโ€™ll be able to spot the three bodies, Jupiter being the brightest. Mars will be in the middle of Jupiter, to the right and Saturn, to the left. Donโ€™t worry, while the planets looks close together in the sky, theyโ€™re still practicing social distancing being extremely far apart in reality. There will be clouds moving in and out, especially along the coast which could prohibit viewing, but if youโ€™re up early and we get a little lucky, space will put on a pretty awesome show before the sun takes over.

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Look Up! Supermoon, planets to dazzle Mondayโ€™s sky

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ORLANDO, Fla.- โ€“ Marchโ€™s full โ€œwormโ€ moon will be a supermoon, meaning the moon is full while also in perigee, or closest approach to Earth. Mondayโ€™s supermoon will appear to be the second-biggest full moon of the year. The March full moon is referred to as the worm moon because the ground begins to thaw and earthworms soon reappear for spring. Before sunrise, opposite of the supermoon in the western sky, will reside four planets in the east. Your photo comes right into the Pinpoint Weather Center!

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