Tag: Astronomy Education
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Moon Phase Today: What the Moon Will Look Like on December 29
What the Moon Phase Is on December 29 As the year draws toward its close, the Moon continues to entertain skywatchers with a striking phase. On Monday, December 29, the Moon sits in the Waxing Gibbous phase, a brief period after the First Quarter when more than half of the Moon’s surface is illuminated but…
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Rare Lunar Impact Flash Footage: Ireland’s AOP Capture Makes History
Groundbreaking Footage from Armagh Observatory and Planetarium An experiment in celestial monitoring turned historic as an astronomer at Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (AOP) captured what researchers believe could be the first video recording of a lunar impact flash from Ireland. The event, recorded by final-year PhD student Andrew Marshall-Lee, marks a milestone in the ongoing…
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Watching the Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: Nov. 16 Live Telescope Stream
What’s happening on November 16 On November 16, astronomy fans have a rare chance to watch a true interstellar visitor through detailed telescope views. Comet 3I/ATLAS, identified as an object from outside our solar system, is speeding away from the Sun on an escape trajectory. The Virtual Telescope Project will host a livestream that lets…
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Space.com’s Headlines Crossword Quiz: Week of Nov. 3, 2025
Introducing Space.com’s Headlines Crossword Quiz Every week, Space.com delivers the latest discoveries, launches, and cosmic curiosities from across the universe. For readers who love a gentle mental challenge as they skim the day’s headlines, the Headlines Crossword Quiz pairs the thrill of astronomy news with the brain-stimulating fun of a crossword. As the week of…
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Jupiter and the Moon Meet in the Night Sky This Weekend: A Must-See Skywatching Event
Celestial Convergence: Jupiter and the Moon Share the Evening Sky If you love stargazing, mark your calendar for a notable celestial moment this weekend. On Sunday evening, as darkness settles, the waning gibbous Moon will appear in close proximity to Jupiter in the east-northeast sky. The pairing creates a striking contrast: the Moon’s pale glow…
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Orionids Meteor Shower Tonight: NARIT Invites Stargazers
Overview: Orionids Light Up the Sky Over Thailand The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) is inviting stargazers across the country to witness the spectacular Orionids meteor shower on the night of October 21. This annual celestial event is associated with Halley’s Comet (1P/Halley) and offers a breathtaking display as tiny ice and dust…
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Watch the 1st 2025 Harvest Moon Supermoon Live Stream Tonight
A Night Sky Spectacle: The 2025 Harvest Moon Supermoon The October full moon, also known as the Harvest Moon or Hunter’s Moon, makes its first appearance of the year as a flashy supermoon. On the evening of October 6, the Moon reaches full illumination at 11:48 p.m. EDT (03:48 GMT on October 7), presenting a…
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From Teacher to Astronomer: Current Posts, Podcasts and Backgrounds
From Teacher to Astronomer: A Practical Path Many educators find themselves dreaming of the night sky beyond the classroom chalkboard. The journey from teacher to astronomer is increasingly common, powered by online courses, community observatories, and the expanding role of artificial intelligence in data analysis. This article compiles current posts, podcasts, and practical backgrounds to…
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From Teacher to Astronomer: AI, Podcasts, and the Space-Career Shift
From Classroom to Cosmos: Why the Path Matters The idea of moving from classroom chalkboards to cutting-edge observatories might seem unlikely, yet today’s scientific landscape invites exactly that kind of career shift. “From Teacher to Astronomer” captures a trend where educators leverage artificial intelligence and accessible data to pivot into space science. This article explores…