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A New Planet Next Door and a Tesla in Space
The start of the new year has delivered a mix of awe and amusement, proving that space exploration is as surprising as it is inspiring....
Max Nguyen
Jan 28, 20242 min read


Voyager’s Journey and a New Meteor Shower
Last month was one of reflection and discovery, blending the old and the new in space exploration. One of the month’s highlights came...
Max Nguyen
Jan 1, 20241 min read


A Cosmic Bubble and the Oldest X-Ray Quasar
These past several weeks brought discoveries that stretched both the imagination and the boundaries of our understanding of the universe....
Max Nguyen
Nov 29, 20231 min read


A Ring of Fire and Nobel-Worthy Physics
This year, October ended up being a month filled with some pretty interesting events, blending the beauty of the cosmos with...
Max Nguyen
Oct 29, 20231 min read


Cosmic Ripples and Asteroid Samples
This past month we had the privilege of learning about some groundbreaking discoveries that pushed the boundaries of what we know about...
Max Nguyen
Sep 29, 20231 min read


Supermoons, Meteor Showers, and Saturn’s Grand Display
The past several weeks were nothing short of spectacular! The month opened with a brilliant supermoon on August 1, its glow brighter and...
Max Nguyen
Aug 27, 20232 min read


The Radiant Strawberry Moon and the Arrival of Summer
There have been a number of interesting astronomical events happening this summer so far! On June 3, the Full Strawberry Moon lit up the...
Max Nguyen
Jun 29, 20231 min read


Meteor Magic and a Subtle Lunar Eclipse
This past month began with the Eta Aquariid meteor shower, peaking around May 6. This annual display, caused by Earth passing through the...
Max Nguyen
May 27, 20231 min read


A Hybrid Solar Eclipse and the Lyrid Meteor Shower
The last few weeks brought two unforgettable celestial events that captivated stargazers around the world. On April 20, a rare hybrid...
Max Nguyen
Apr 28, 20231 min read


A Planetary Conjunction and the Arrival of Spring
Recently, Venus and Jupiter — the two brightest planets in the night sky — dazzled observers in a rare conjunction. On the evening of...
Max Nguyen
Mar 29, 20231 min read


Science Thrives Aboard the ISS
It’s been an exciting month aboard the International Space Station (ISS), as astronauts worked on groundbreaking experiments that pushed...
Max Nguyen
Feb 26, 20231 min read


JWST Confirms Its First Earth-Sized Exoplanet
The new year began with an incredible milestone for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST): the confirmation of its first exoplanet...
Max Nguyen
Jan 30, 20231 min read


Mars at Opposition and a Dazzling Meteor Shower
These past few weeks allowed us to end the year on a high note: two remarkable celestial events brought the night sky to life. On...
Max Nguyen
Jan 16, 20231 min read


A Stunning “Blood Moon” Graces the Night Sky
On November 8, 2022, skywatchers were treated to one of nature’s most captivating spectacles: a total lunar eclipse, often referred to as...
Max Nguyen
Nov 27, 20221 min read


The Brightest Gamma-Ray Burst Ever Recorded
This past month brought one of the most spectacular cosmic events in recent history: the detection of GRB 221009A, the brightest...
Max Nguyen
Oct 30, 20221 min read


NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test Success!
A monumental event just unfolded in planetary defense: NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) successfully impacted the asteroid...
Max Nguyen
Sep 27, 20221 min read


A New Look at the Cartwheel Galaxy, Thanks to JWST
This month, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) delivered one of its most breathtaking images yet: a fresh view of the Cartwheel...
Max Nguyen
Aug 28, 20221 min read
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