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Has it ever crossed your mind that the moon you gaze at today is not in the same spot it was millions, thousands, or even hundreds of years ago? The idea might seem far-fetched, but science tells us that our moon is slowly, but surely, drifting away. Billions of years...

Our moon is drifting away, and Earth will never be the same without it

Celestron 114/910 Newton Planetary camera QHY5L-II-C Filter UV -IR cut Q-Barlow 2,25X Baader Planetarium Software: Sharpcap 4.1, PIPP, Astrosurface V1, GIMP. On the morning of 21 August 2024, at 5:31 local time, the occultation of Saturn by the Moon occurred. This is an image of me taken from a video in which the lunar rim and the planet were almost "in contact" just before the beginning of the phenomenon. You can see the great difference in brightness and apparent size of the two celestial bodies, with Saturn being many times larger but also vastly more distant than our satellite. The event lasted about an hour.

The Lunar occultation of Saturn

An international team of astronomers employing NASA’s Webb Space Telescope captured an exoplanet 12 light years away, and in a location that may be familiar to fans of science fiction. The alien planet orbits the K-type star Epsilon Indi A, which is around the same age as Earth’s Sun, but is slightly cooler.

NASA's Image Of An Alien Planet 12 Light Years Away Gives Astronomers Chills

The last week of August is going to be a fun time for night sky and space enthusiasts. We have a planet parade coming up on Aug. 23, when you'll be able to see six planets in the night sky at the same time, along with a meteor shower that's set to peak at the end of August. If you're looking for something to gaze at before then, the moon and Saturn are going to be very close together on Aug. 20.

Saturn and the Moon Are Going to Be Right Next to Each Other. When to See It

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The peak of the Perseid meteor shower could coincide with a spectacular light show.

Four Coronal Mass Ejections Are Headed Towards Earth, With Strong Auroras Possible

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One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

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Check out this mesmerizing photo showing Saturn disappearing and then reappearing from behind the moon during the lunar occultation on Aug. 21.

Astrophotographer captures Saturn vanishing behind the moon in mesmerizing photo

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

In an exciting breakthrough for astronomy and the search for extraterrestrial life, a team of international scientists has announced the discovery of Gliese 12 b, a temperate, Earth-sized exoplanet just 40 light-years away — a relatively neighbourly 378 trillion kilometres from earth. Researchers from across the world, including key...

Nearby Earth-Sized Planet Discovered in Habitable Zone

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The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

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To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

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Here's everything you need to know to see the moon as it occults, or passes completely in front of, the bright planet Saturn tonight.

The blue supermoon will 'swallow' Saturn tonight — here's when the rare 'lunar occultation' begins

The outer solar system is awash with liquid water. A briny ocean is concealed beneath the icy crust of Jupiter’s fourth largest moon, Europa — with more water than all of Earth’s oceans combined. A subsurface sea on Saturn’s moon, Enceladus, spews plumes of water vapor into space. And there are tantalizing hints that oceans could exist on Ganymede, Callisto, Titan and other distant moons, too.

Saturn's Moon Mimas May Be Way More Inhabitable Than We First Thought

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I love macaroni salads, and this is truly a special one. It's got something for all of the tastebuds and textures. Soft, crunchy, chewy, sweet, savory, tart, creamy, and oh so fresh! Here's what you'll need to make 8-10 side servings:

Amish Macaroni Salad

Astronomers have confirmed the existence of exoplanets with extremely small orbits around their stars. But what about exoplanets that get close enough to be devoured by their star, and what if it's an Earth-sized exoplanet?. This is what a recent study posted to the arXiv preprint server and accepted to...

Good thing we found this Earth-sized planet now—it's about to be destroyed

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A worker died Aug. 5 when the crane he was operating toppled at a wind farm construction site in remote Natrona County, state and local officials say. The victim, John William Hoffpauir, Jr., 55, of Houma, Louisiana, was working as a crane operator at the Cedar Springs wind energy construction site north of Casper and Glenrock under the control of Blattner Energy at the time of the accident. Hoffpauir was a Blattner Energy employee, a spokesperson for the company told WyoFile.

Worker killed in accident on wind energy construction site in Natrona County

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A Jupiter-bound European spacecraft made history as it briefly returned to Earth in a “flawless” fly-by.The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) performed a risky manoeuvre known as gravity assist, coming just 4,250 miles (6,840km) above the planet’s surface on Tuesday at 10.56pm UK time.The tricky move – the first ever fly-by of its kind – saw the spacecraft use the moon and the Earth’s gravity as a natural brake to slow itself down and send it towards Venus.This technique allows Juice to take a shortcut to Jupiter through the inner solar system and save precious fuel, according to the European...

ESA’s Juice spacecraft on its way to Venus after ‘flawless’ Earth fly-by

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

The video footage above, captured from a remotely operated underwater vehicle, shows the Fort Jackson sharks. Scientists spied thousands of them resting on the seafloor. Thousands of sharks were spotted sleeping on the seafloor off the coast of southern Australia. All the sharks were female; the scientists don’t know why....

Female sharks gather under sea to … sleep?

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Moon and Saturn close together this week. See the images!

On August 20, 2024, for all of us around the globe, the moon was up by about an hour after sunset and hung near Saturn in...

Moon and Saturn close together this week. See the images!

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