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Everything you need to know about the Moon | Astronomy.com
WEBSep 7, 2023 · The Moon’s average distance from Earth is about 238,900 miles (384,400 km). However, this distance is not constant, as the Moon follows an elliptical orbit around Earth. When the Moon is closest ...
Speed of light: How fast light travels, explained simply and clearly
WEBJan 23, 2024 · On one hand, the speed of light is just a number: 299,792,458 meters per second. And on the other, it’s one of the most important constants that appears in nature and defines the relationship of ...
The Magazine | Astronomy.com - Astronomy Magazine
WEBThe world’s best-selling astronomy magazine offers you the most exciting, visually stunning, and timely coverage of the heavens above. Each issue includes expert science reporting, vivid color ...
Understanding the phases of the Moon | Astronomy.com
WEBAug 30, 2023 · There are eight distinct phases the Moon goes through. Beginning with New Moon, they are: New Moon: The New Moon phase marks the beginning of the lunar cycle. During this phase, the Moon is ...
2024 Full Moon calendar: When to see the Full Moon and phases
WEB2 days ago · Dec. 15. Dec. 22. Dec. 30. The next Full Moon in 2024 is at 10:34 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Sept. 17, and is called the Corn Moon. Much of the world will also see a partial lunar eclipse.
The science behind the Big Bang theory | Astronomy.com
WEBDec 18, 2023 · According to the theories of physics, one second after the Big Bang, the heat of the universe caused atoms to collide with enough force to create a ten billion degree soup of neutrons, protons ...
Best telescopes for beginners to view planets, galaxies
WEBJan 23, 2024 · The 8-inch (20 cm) primary mirror gathers enough starlight to reveal faint galaxies, clusters, and nebulae. The mount may be no-frills, but it is built to last for years. Two eyepieces, dust caps ...
How Did the Big Bang Happen? | Astronomy.com
WEBJul 1, 2019 · The universe cooled rapidly as it blew outward, however, and by 10–35 second after the Big Bang, the epoch of inflation occurred, enlarging the universe by a factor of 1050 in only 10–34 ...
What is a Blue Moon? When’s the next one? - Astronomy Magazine
WEBAug 20, 2024 · A monthly Blue Moon, which is what most people think of when they hear the term, is the second Full Moon in a month that features two Full Moons. The next seasonal Blue Moon is May 20, 2027. By ...