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Earth will have a temporary ‘mini moon' for two months
Earth will have a temporary “mini moon” for two months. The mini moon is actually an asteroid about the size of a school bus.
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PHOTOS: San Diegans catch a glimpse of a Harvest supermoon eclipse this week
The next full moon will create a lunar trifecta that will be visible from San Diego this week.
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San Diego may catch a glimpse of a harvest supermoon eclipse this week
Here’s what makes this month’s super-harvest-moon partial lunar eclipse so special.
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How to watch Tuesday's Harvest supermoon with a partial lunar eclipse
No special eye protection is needed to view a lunar eclipse. Viewers can stare at the moon with the naked eye or opt for binoculars and telescopes to get a closer look.
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Catch a partial lunar eclipse during September's supermoon
Get ready for a partial lunar eclipse and supermoon. The spectacle will be visible in clear skies across North and South America Tuesday night and in Africa and Europe Wednesday morning. A partial lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes between the sun and moon, casting a shadow that darkens a sliver of the moon. Since the moon will inch...
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Here's how to watch a quartet of supermoons this year
The first of four supermoons this year rises next week and stargazers could catch a moon that can be 30% brighter than average.
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August's supermoon kicks off four months of lunar spectacles. Here's how to watch
The first of four supermoons this year is about to rise. Stargazers can catch the first act Monday as the full moon inches a little closer than usual, making it appear slightly bigger and brighter in the night sky.
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Bay Area photographer shares northern lights photo tips
The most brilliant display of the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, since early May was seen in the Bay Area Sunday into Monday.
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Mars and Jupiter get chummy in the night sky. The planets won't get this close again until 2033
Mars and Jupiter are cozying up in the night sky for their closest rendezvous this decade.
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The Perseids are here. Here's how to see the ‘fireballs' of summer's brightest meteor shower
The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak early Monday. Astronomers say it’s one of the brightest and most easily visible showers of the year.
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Be dazzled by starlight and sequoias at the Dark Sky Festival
The astronomical event will feature “engaging educational presentations” and popular star parties.
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Rare double meteor shower event to peak on Tuesday
The Southern Delta Aquariid and the Alpha Capricornid meteor showers will both reach their peak on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know about the shooting star event.
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Night adventures in Mendocino County: Soak up the cosmic vibes
The ethereal region’s star-filled skies easily bewitch visitors and locals alike.
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Two meteor showers will flash across the sky around the same time starting this week
There will be back-to-back meteor showers in late July. The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks early Tuesday. And this year, it will coincide with a second smaller meteor shower, the Alpha Capricornids. The Delta Aquariids occur every year in North America’s late summer.
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Big peak, pink skies: Mount Wilson Observatory shared some awesome aurora photos
Enjoy a time-lapse video taken from the mountain-high astronomy landmark during the rare event.
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Solar storm hits Earth, producing colorful light shows across Northern Hemisphere
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth produced stunning displays of color in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere, with no immediate reports of disruptions to power and communications.
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San Diego astronomer chases total solar eclipses around the globe. Monday's is his 19th
To see a total eclipse in person is considered a once in a lifetime event. But for San Diego area astronomer Dennis Mammana, he’s lived it many times over.
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A ‘devil comet' is set to swing by the sun and could be visible during the eclipse
A “devil comet” known for its occasional outbursts is currently visible in the night sky, and lucky stargazers may even be able to spot the celestial object during next month’s much-anticipated solar eclipse, according to NBC News.
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What is the difference between an equinox and a solstice?
Mark your calendar because the seasons are changing! Here’s what you need to know about equinoxes and solstices.
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Here's how and when to see the Snow Moon in San Diego this weekend
The “micromoon” full moon will be above the San Diego sky this weekend.