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We got our first look at images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, which will forever change how we monitor the night sky.

You may have noticed that meteorologists and climatologists define seasons differently from “regular” or astronomical spring, summer, fall, and winter. So, why do meteorological and astronomical ...

You may have noticed that meteorologists and climatologists define seasons differently from “regular” or astronomical spring, summer, fall, and winter. So, why do meteorological and astronomical ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

Qatar is marking the winter solstice today, signalling the end of astronomical autumn and the official start of winter in the ...

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All hail October 2025; for this month is brimming with celestial spectacles that promise to captivate both seasoned astronomers and casual stargazers alike. From the luminous glow of the Harvest ...

The Prague Astronomical Clock, or Orloj, shows time in several ways, including medieval and modern systems. Figures of the Apostles appear hourly in a moving display. The clock face tracks the ...