July 2024 offers a spectacular array of celestial events for stargazers, from the breathtaking sight of the Milky Way to a rare occultation of the star Spica by the moon. Here’s a detailed guide to help you make the most of July’s night sky. Crescent Moon Above mars.

Discover July’s Night Sky: Milky Way Marvels, Shooting Stars, and Rare Celestial Events

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What if a never-before-seen asteroid barreling in our direction was likely to strike Earth? 

That’s the hypothetical scenario NASA astronomers tested with a recent simulation in which officials attempted to plan for an asteroid that had a 72% chance of hitting Earth in just 14 years. 

After the theoretical timeline was posed to a group of nearly 100 government representatives in April, NASA found that the best plan they made to counter the horrifying doomsday scenario had several “high-level gaps,” according to their presentation. 



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NASA plans for doomsday scenario of asteroid with 72 percent chance of hitting Earth in 14 years

The planets are spreading out this month. Mercury and Venus lie in the evening sky; after midnight the next set of planets rises one after the other, led by Saturn. It’s followed into the early-morning sky by Neptune, Mars, Uranus, and Jupiter. Saturn in particular is stunning, with the rings at their narrowest for the year.

What’s in the sky this month? Look for Mercury and Venus in the evening, then Neptune, Mars, Uranus, and Jupiter

The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under sunlight. Thanks to the Moon’s orbit around Earth, the angle of sunlight hitting the lunar surface and being reflected back to our planet changes. That creates different lunar phases.

2024 Full Moon calendar: When to see the Full Moon and phases

Why do some planets have moons and some don’t? – Siddharth, age 6, Texas. On Earth, you can look up at night and see the Moon shining bright from hundreds of thousands of miles away. But if you went to Venus, that wouldn’t be the case. Not every planet has a moon – so why do some planets have several moons, while others have none?

Why does Earth have only one Moon?

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Conflicts are inevitable in life as we have different opinions. Some zodiac signs are good at arguing while others strive to create harmony and avoid arguments. Yet, conflict resolution is a crucial skill at home and work. It helps people live peacefully and in unity.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Most Likely to Win Arguments

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On Saturday (June 29), an asteroid larger than the Great Pyramid of Giza will fly past Earth at about three-quarters the distance from Earth to the moon. The asteroid, named 2024 MK, poses no risk to our planet.

Newly discovered asteroid larger than the Great Pyramid of Giza will zoom between Earth and the moon on Saturday

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The photograph was captured from the above the planet's surface on April 19, 2022.

Fact Check: What to Know About 'Otherworldly Wreckage' on Mars Spotted by NASA

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A North Carolina woman has gone viral after finding a creepy hidden room in her cousin's new house. Noelle Pierce, a photographer in Charlotte, went to tour the property after her cousin gave her the code to enter the newly purchased home.

North Carolina woman discovers creepy hidden room in cousin's new home

Space.com

Why is that some planets, such as Saturn, have more than a hundred moons, while others, such as Venus, have none?

Why do some planets have moons? A physics expert explains why Earth has only one moon while other planets have hundreds

Astronomers using the Large Binocular Telescope in Arizona have taken a close-up picture of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io that rivals similar photos taken from space.

A telescope on Earth just took an unbelievable photo of Jupiter's moon

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Near miss, in this case, is a relative term: Saturday’s asteroid, 2024 MK, will come within 180,000 miles of Earth. On Thursday, meanwhile, asteroid 2011 UL21 flew within 4 million miles.

Stadium-sized asteroid buzzes by Earth on Saturday: 5 things to know

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Unlike most nearby rocky planets, this one orbits a K-type star, thought to be more suitable for life than red dwarfs.

Nearest Super-Earth In A Habitable Zone Orbit Announced

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

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The EXOS2-GT PMC-Eight mount with WiFi and Bluetooth can handle up to 28 pounds (12.7 kilograms) for astrophotography and up to 40 pounds (18.1 kg) for visual scopes. The mount can be controlled wirelessly with a phone or tablet — an upgrade over the previous version of this product. Belt-driven stepper motors help the mount handle loads under strain without damage.

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Extroverts and Introverts. We are all one or the other. So what are the three most introverted Zodiac Signs? First, what does it mean to be introverted? Choosing the top 3 introverts was somewhat easier than choosing the top 3 extroverts.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Introverts

If you’re an avid stargazer or just someone who appreciates the beauty of the sky, you’re in for a treat. This weekend, astronomers and enthusiasts all across the U.S can witness a celestial spectacle – a planetary parade, according to NASA. Preston Dyches of NASA’s Jet Propulsion...

Three planets will align in a planetary parade this weekend

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Stargazers will want to keep a close eye on the sky in the coming days. A comet with a 69-year orbit is set to pass by Earth.

Comet not seen since 1956 set to fly by Earth

Using Spektr-RG and Fermi space observatories, German astronomers have investigated the supernova remnant SNR G309.8+00.0 in X-rays and gamma rays. Results of the new study, presented June 25 on the preprint server arXiv, deliver important insights into the properties of this supernova remnant. Supernova remnants (SNRs) are diffuse, expanding structures...

German scientists investigate supernova remnant SNR G309.8+00.0 at high energies

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The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

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Spot the Moon and the Pleiades: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

The best of the solar system and our galaxy’s deep-sky objects make a joint appearance in our sky this week, as the Moon slides by the...

Spot the Moon and the Pleiades: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

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