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Solar eclipses result from a fantastic celestial coincidence of scale and distance

The Conversation - April 1, 2024

Solar eclipses happen because of a few factors, including the Moon’s size and distance from the Sun. AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley by Christopher Palma, Penn State On...

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Total solar eclipses, while stunning, can damage your eyes if viewed without the right protection

The Conversation - March 24, 2024

Solar eclipses don’t come around often, but make sure to view these rare events with eclipse glasses to protect your vision. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel by Geoffrey...

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Why does a leap year have 366 days?

The Conversation - February 20, 2024

by Bhagya Subrayan, Purdue University Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to...

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The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: Aquarius season and Pluto bring the cosmic fireworks!

Miss AJ Williams - January 21, 2024

Brace yourselves! Aquarius season is upon us, ushering in a whirlwind of intellectual energy, progressive spirit, and rebellion against the ordinary. From January 20th...

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From the Moon’s south pole to an ice-covered ocean world, several exciting space missions are slated for launch in 2024

The Conversation - December 30, 2023

by Ali M. Bramson, Purdue University The year 2023 proved to be an important one for space missions, with NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission returning a sample...

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U.S. to witness remarkable solar eclipse on October 14

Ebony JJ Curry, Senior Reporter - October 9, 2023

On October 14, most of the U.S. is poised to experience a captivating celestial event—a partial solar eclipse. From coast to coast, the extent...

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Meet the next four people headed to the Moon – how the diverse crew of Artemis II shows NASA’s plan for the future of...

The Conversation - April 5, 2023

by Wendy Whitman Cobb, Air University On April 3, 2023, NASA announced the four astronauts who will make up the crew of Artemis II, which...

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Why your zodiac sign is probably wrong

Courier Newsroom - January 11, 2022

As the Earth orbits the Sun, the Sun appears to move through the ancient constellations of the zodiac. Tauʻolunga/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA James B. Kaler, University...

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