Tag: astronomy
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When to Watch the November Supermoon: The Year’s Closest Encounter
What makes the November supermoon special The term “supermoon” describes a full moon that appears larger and brighter because the Moon is near its closest approach to Earth in its elliptical orbit. The November supermoon this year stands out as the closest such lunar event of the year, offering skywatchers a brighter, more pronounced satellite…
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November Supermoon: When to Watch the Closest of the Year
What is a November supermoon—and why it matters The term “supermoon” refers to a full moon that appears larger and brighter because the Moon is at or near its closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit, called perigee. The November supermoon is special this year because it will be the closest one we’ll see…
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When and How to Watch November’s Closest Supermoon of the Year
What is a supermoon and why the November event stands out The term “supermoon” describes when the full moon coincides with perigee, the moon’s closest point to Earth in its orbit. When this alignment happens, the Moon appears slightly larger and brighter in the night sky. This November’s event is notable because it’s the closest…
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Operation Space Station: PBS Celebrates 25 Years of the ISS
Celebrating a Quarter-Century of Human Presence in Low Earth Orbit In 2000, the International Space Station (ISS) began its quiet voyage as humanity’s off-world laboratory. More than two decades later, the ISS remains a cornerstone of international cooperation, scientific discovery, and the enduring curiosity that drives space exploration. PBS, in collaboration with NOVA, marks this…
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Solar Revelations: Comet ATLAS Brightens and Dino Rethink
Sun-centered science dominates the week The solar frontier is back in the headlines as researchers unveil new findings about our star’s behavior and its influence on the cosmos around it. From nuanced readings of solar flares to the subtle ways the Sun shapes the orbits and atmospheres of nearby bodies, scientists are painting a richer…
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Solar News This Week: Comet ATLAS Brightens and Dino Twist
Solar spectacles: Comet 3I/ATLAS brightens near the Sun The sun isn’t the only star of this week’s science headlines. Scientists are closely watching the interstellar visitor Comet 3I/ATLAS, which has suddenly begun to glow more intensely as it skims closer to the solar furnace. Researchers describe the brightening as a combination of solar heating and…
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Full Moon November 2025: Biggest Supermoon Since 2019
Overview: November 2025 brings a spectacular full moon The night sky will light up with an unusually bright full moon in November 2025, commonly known as the Beaver Moon. This full beaver moon marks the second full Moon of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and reaches full illumination on Wednesday, November 5. For observers in…
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Your Complete Guide To This Week’s Fireball Meteor Shower
What to expect from this week’s fireball-rich Taurid peak Skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere are in for a memorable celestial show this week as the Southern Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak. The event coincides with the rise of a remarkable supermoon, creating a dramatic backdrop for observers. While Taurid meteor showers are known for…
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Brightens Unexpectedly as It Nears the Sun
Unprecedented Brightening Stuns Scientists The interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS continues to astonish researchers as it brightens at an unexpectedly rapid pace during its closest approach to the Sun. While comets commonly glow brighter as they shed dust and gas when heated by solar radiation, the rapid surge in brightness of this alien object has left astronomers…
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Interstellar Invader 3I/ATLAS Brightens Unexpectedly Near Sun, Baffling Scientists
Unpredictable Brightening of an Interstellar Visitor The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, the first known visitor from another star system, has once again surprised astronomers. As it neared its closest approach to the Sun, the enigmatic object showed an unexpected surge in brightness that scientists still cannot fully explain. This rapid brightening, observed by several observatories around…