Light at night may be a sign of life on Earth, but the darkness will proclaim our true intelligence. Check out this video on why we need darkness, from Paul Bogard. Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/paul-bogard-on-why-we-need-darkness…
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Astrophysics team lights the way for more accurate model of the universe
Light from distant galaxies reveals important information about the nature of the universe and allows scientists to develop high-precision models of the history, evolution and structure of the cosmos. Source: https://phys.org/news/2020-10-astrophysics-team-accurate-universe.html…
Autumn’s false dawn, the zodiacal light
The coming weeks are great for catching the zodiacal light or false dawn from northerly latitudes? Southern Hemisphere? Look for the false dusk. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/zodiacal-light-false-dawn-of-autmn…
What’s the birthstone for October?
If you were born in October, your birth month has 2 birthstones: opal and tourmaline. Source: https://earthsky.org/human-world/october-birthstone-opal-tourmaline…
Bright flash lights up dark skies over parts of eastern US
A bright flash lit up the skies over parts of Pennsylvania and Ohio in the wee hours of Wednesday, and officials aren’t yet sure what it was. Source: https://phys.org/news/2020-09-bright-dark-eastern.html…
How to use EarthSky’s lunar calendar
It’s beautiful. It’s the best gift ever! And it’ll help you get in touch with nature. What more could you ask? Read the 6 tips below and enjoy your moon calendar! Source: https://earthsky.org/space/how-to-use-the-earthsky-lunar-calendar…
Photos of fiery Mars, nearly at its best in 2 years
Photos from the EarthSky community of the bright planet Mars, now nearly at its best. Earth will pass between Mars and the sun – bringing the planet to a once-in-two-years opposition – on October 13, 2020. Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/photos-mars-at-its-best-sep-oct-2020…
Young moon after sunset September 18 to 21
After sunset these next several days – September 18, 19, 20 and 21, 2020 – watch for the waxing crescent moon’s return to the evening sky. Source: https://earthsky.org/tonight/young-moon-after-sunset-september-18-21…