Tag: moon
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Biggest Supermoon of 2025 Lights Up Night Sky on November 5
What is a supermoon—and why is this one special? A supermoon occurs when a full moon coincides with perigee, the point in its orbit closest to Earth. This alignment makes the moon appear larger and brighter than usual. The upcoming November 5, 2025 full moon is predicted to be the largest and brightest of the…
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ESA Tests Bacterial Powder to Feed Moon and Mars Crews
ESA Aims to Feed Astronauts on the Moon and Mars The European Space Agency (ESA) is advancing a bold approach to space nutrition with a project that has captured attention for its quirky acronym: HOBI-WAN – Hydrogen Oxidizing Bacteria In Weightlessness As a source of Nutrition. The initiative investigates whether a specially prepared bacterial powder…
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Why the Moon Is Not the South China Sea: Reframing Lunar Space Ahead of the Next Race
Rethinking the Narrative: The Moon vs. the South China Sea The push toward crewed lunar missions has often been framed as a reprise of the geopolitical race that once swirled around the South China Sea. But equating the Moon with regional sovereignty disputes risks misreading both the goal and the future of space exploration. Rather…
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Why the Moon Is Not the South China Sea: Reframing the Lunar Space Ahead of the Next Race
Rethinking the Space Race Narrative As nations eye crewed missions to the Moon, there is a familiar temptation to view lunar exploration through the lens of sovereignty and competition. Headlines often frame the coming era as a repeat of terrestrial rivalries, with the Moon as a stage for national prestige. Yet a sober assessment of…
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November’s Night Sky: From Mercury’s Evening Glow to the Beaver Moon and Beyond
Introduction: A celestial parade unfolds in November November offers stargazers a rich tapestry of astronomical events, from luminous lunar phases to meteor showers and planetary alignments. Whether you’re an amateur observer or a seasoned astronomer, clear skies and patience can reveal a month full of wonder. Here’s what to look for throughout November and how…
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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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Orion Moves Toward Moon: Artemis II Prep for 2026 Launch
Orion Takes a Major Step Toward 2026 Moon Launch The Orion spacecraft, NASA’s crewed vehicle bound for the Moon, was moved seven miles to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at Kennedy Space Center. This latest relocation marks the second-to-last move before Orion’s scheduled 2026 launch window for the Artemis II mission, the first crewed Artemis…
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Canada’s Jeremy Hansen Talks Artemis 2 with Curious Students as Launch Window Nears
Canada’s Jeremy Hansen Answers Kids’ Questions as Artemis 2 Nears With less than 100 days until Artemis 2 opens its lunar chapter, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen faced a sea of curious questions from Grade 5 and 6 students at St. Jude Elementary School on Montreal’s South Shore. The event, held at the Canadian Space Agency…