Solar eclipses can only be seen in certain locations and require safe eyewear. Lunar eclipses are visible at night, except the dimming of the Moon’s light is barely noticeable during a penumbral eclipse. In 2023, there will be four eclipses: two solar and two lunar. View dates with Naturalist’s Guide.
Astrology and astronomy are two distinct fields of study that often intersect. Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial objects such as stars, planets, galaxies, and other phenomena in the universe. It is based on research and observation. Astrology is the naturalistic study of celestial movement that can be used to explain the natural pattern …
Falling stars, also known as shooting stars, are streaks of light that appear in the night sky. 💫 These are actually meteoroids – small pieces of rock and dust – entering Earth’s atmosphere at very high speeds. The friction caused by their acceleration through the atmosphere causes them to heat up and glow brightly, creating …
The International Space Station flies 250 miles above Earth and orbits the planet every 90 minutes. It travels at about 17,500 miles per hour/ 28,000 kilometers per hour.
The zodiac is a ring-shaped region in the sky that is divided by the 12 constellations that are known as the signs of the zodiac. The Sun, Moon, and all the planets always stay within the zodiac. In astronomy and astrology, a sign of the zodiac refers to one of 12 specific constellations of the …