The best astronomy binoculars and stargazing accessories, according to experts | CNN Underscored
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A massive star called Betelgeuse will be briefly obscured by an asteroid Monday night
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Quick Glance: Rare Event: Asteroid to Eclipse Massive Star
- The red supergiant star, Betelgeuse, will briefly disappear as an asteroid passes in late Monday, Dec. 11, 2023.
- Betelgeuse is one of the biggest and brightest stars in the night sky, located in the constellation Orion.
- The asteroid, Leona, is a slowly rotating, oblong space rock in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
- Astronomers hope to learn more about Betelgeuse and Leona through the expected 15-second eclipse.
How to watch the Geminid Meteor Shower this week: This week will see the peak of one of the year's best meteors showers, the Geminids ...
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Quick Glance: Geminids Meteor Shower 2023: Peak Times and Viewing Tips
- The Geminids, one of the best meteor showers of the year, will peak this week. Under ideal conditions, skywatchers could see around 120 shooting stars per hour.
- The annual Geminids meteor shower has been active since late November and will peak on Wednesday night into early Thursday.
- Considered by NASA as one of the best and most reliable meteor showers of the year, the Geminids can be seen anywhere in the world.
- Under ideal conditions - clear weather and away from light pollution - stargazers could see more than one meteor each minute streak across the night sky.
An asteroid will pass in front of bright star Betelgeuse. Here’s how to watch the rare eclipse.
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How to photograph the annular solar eclipse and other tips: Make an eclipse pinhole projector, protect your camera and other advice for eclipse watchers.
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How to watch the Orionid meteor shower tonight, in person or online: The Orionid meteor shower will peak tonight, Saturday October 21. Here's how to watch.
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The Best Telescopes for Beginners: We’ve tested 14 top-rated telescopes over the years, and we’re certain the Celestron NexStar 5SE provides the best ...
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How everyone became obsessed with the names of full moons: Once upon a time, a full moon was just a full moon. Now it's an Instagram-fueled event with a parade ...
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September harvest moon: Thursday's full moon will be final supermoon of 2023: The September harvest moon that will take to the sky on Thursday is that last ...
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Quick Glance: September's Full Moon: Last Supermoon of the Year
- The full moon on September 29, known as the harvest moon, is also the fourth and final supermoon of 2023.
- It is expected to be fully illuminated until Saturday morning, according to NASA.
- A supermoon is a full moon that is closer to Earth than normal, appearing larger and brighter in the night sky.
- September's full moon will be approximately 5% bigger and 13% brighter than an average full moon, as stated by NASA.
How to see a newly discovered green comet this week, before it vanishes for 400 years
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The Blue Supermoon: Photos and What to Know: Wednesday’s full moon, the second in August, was a celestial rarity. It was also bigger and brighter than usual.
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Quick Glance: Rare blue supermoon fascinates the world
- Full moon known as the blue Moon
- A blue Moon occurs when there are 13 full Moons in a year instead of the usual 12. This blue Moon is also a supermoon, as the Earth's natural satellite appears brighter due to its proximity to our planet.
- Image caption: Plane in front of the blue Moon in London
- Image caption: Supermoon during the first Vitality IT20 match at the Seat Unique Riverside in County Durham
Blue supermoon August 2023: Rare lunar event is last one until 2037: A full blue supermoon will rise in August 2023. Blue moons are infrequent but paired with a ...
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Want to see August's super-blue-moon? Or just know what it is?: The night sky in August plays host to two full moons (one of them blue!) and the summer's best ...
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Quick Glance: Supermoon over Hildesheim
- The second supermoon of the year will appear tonight, appearing particularly close and large.
- Fans of stargazing and astronomy can look forward to a spectacular sight.
How to watch the 2023 Perseid meteor shower this weekend: This weekend sees the opportunity to catch the best meteor shower of the year, as the Earth passes ...
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This weekend's Perseid meteor shower is 'worth staying up for': In the coming days, be sure to look to the skies, as one of the most active and impressive meteor ...
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Want to see August's super-blue-moon? Or just know what it is?: The night sky in August plays host to two full moons (one of them blue!) and the summer's best ...
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Quick Glance: Double Celestial Event: Two Big Full Moons in August
- The moon will reach its closest point to Earth in August.
- In August, there will be two full moons, the next time not until 2026.
- In August, spectators can see two big full moons in the evening or night sky.
- The double event is possible due to the 29.5-day cycle between two full moons and the 31-day duration of August.
'Fake moon' has been following Earth around the sun since 100 BC: Asteroid 2023 FW13 appears to be orbiting Earth at first glance, but it turns out that's just a ...
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The Asteroid That Shadows the Earth: A new asteroid has been discovered orbiting the Earth, interacting only weakly with the planet in a way that classifies the ...
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Best solar eclipse cruises for 2024 - The Points Guy: With the solar eclipse expected to happen next April, you might want to consider booking a cruise to get ...
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A "fake moon" has been following the earth around the sun for 2000 years - and astronomers have only just noticed
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5 planets could be visible in the night sky next week: On Monday and Tuesday, you may be able to catch a glimpse of Jupiter, Mercury, Venus ...
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These 5 planets to be visible in the night sky next week in rare ‘alignment’: Five planets—Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars—will be visible in the night ...
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It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a pretty neat planetary viewing!: Over the next couple of nights, five planets are expected to align in the sky ...
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Five planets will all be visible from Earth this month at exactly the same time: This year will be a great time for spotting planets, with five of them will be ...
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5 planets could be visible in the night sky next week: On Monday and Tuesday, you may be able to catch a glimpse of Jupiter, Mercury, Venus ...
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Look up! Venus and Jupiter are going in for a nighttime kiss: The two brightest planets in Earth's night sky are millions of miles apart. But due to an ...
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5 planets to light the sky in astronomical alignment on Tuesday: SINGAPORE – Five planets – Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus – will align and light up ...
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How to watch 5 planets in rare celestial event tonight: Here is how you can watch 5 planets —Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars — in the night sky tonight ...
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When, Where and How To See the Green Comet Right Now?: It may already be possible to see comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) with the naked eye from very dark locations.
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How you can watch Mars disappear behind the full moon tonight: If you happen to have clear skies on Wednesday night, you’ll be able to catch a planet ...
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Celestial events to look forward to in 2023: Solar and lunar eclipses, meteor showers
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Photos show what night sky looks like in cities v. dark sites, suburbs: In order to describe how much light pollution there is at a particular location ...
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The November 8 Total Lunar Eclipse Will Be the Last One for More Than Three Years. Good Thing You Don’t Need Anything Special to See It.
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Jupiter will be its brightest in 59 years Monday. Here's how to see it for yourself
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Full supermoon in July will be the biggest and brightest moon of 2022: July's full moon is also known as the “buck moon” and the “thunder moon.”
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6 key things to consider when buying a camera bag: Looking to buy a camera bag? There are a lot of different options out there, but our guide's here to help ...
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Astronomy 101 for Coloradans: Clubs, apps and telescope stores helping earthlings reach for the skies
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5 planets take center stage as they align in the night sky: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will align in the sky and shine especially bright during its ...
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Rare alignment of five planets will be visible in the Texas sky: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will align across the early Friday morning sky.
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5 planets align in the sky this month: Best times, places to see: June will include a rare “planet parade,” this month as five planets line up in the dawn sky ...
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Astronomy: Stargazers in for a treat as five planets to align in sky: Brits will be able to observe Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn lining up in order of ...
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Planetary alignment to occur over the UK night sky later this week: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will align in the night sky for the first time in 18 ...
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Rare planet constellation visible again after 18 years - when can you watch them?
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What to know about the ‘parade of planets’ and how to check it out in Charlotte: A parade of planets will appear in the sky over Charlotte on June 24 just before ...
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For the next several weeks, a rare chance to see 5 planets align in the predawn sky
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How to watch rare planetary phenomenon this month: The parade will see Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn aligning themselves in the night sky
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Rare lineup of 5 planets can be viewed with the naked eye this month: It’s been 18 years since sky watchers could see Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn ...
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Look to the skies: 5 planets will align in celestial phenomenon last seen 18 years ago
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