As space agencies plan longer crewed missions to the moon, Mars, and beyond, the importance of gravity to humans becomes more evident. A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports revealed that astronauts who spend extended periods in space experience significant physiological changes in their brains. The absence of gravity causes fluid to shift …
The “Strawberry Moon” will look its best at moonrise on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Getty Images You’ve probably noticed the Moon getting brighter recently—and that can only mean one thing. A full Moon is on its way, but this one—the “Strawberry Moon”—is unique. Here’s everything you need to know about May’s full “Strawberry Moon:” 1. …
Mars and Venus will be visible close to each other this week. getty Each Monday I pick out the northern hemisphere’s celestial highlights (mid-northern latitudes) for the week ahead, but be sure to check my main feed for more in-depth articles on stargazing, astronomy, eclipses and more. The Night Sky This Week: June 5-11, 2023 …
Jupiter as seen by NASA spacecraft JUno on its 48th orbit, in January 2023. Processed by Gerald … [+] Eichstädt and Thomas Thomopoulos. NASA / JPL / SwRI / MSSS / Gerald Eichstädt / Thomas Thomopoulos © CC BY Have you ever seen the planet Jupiter eclipsed? In a rare opportunity for sky-watchers the solar …
The Penumbral Lunar Eclipse of the ”Flower Moon” (May’s full moon) on May 5, 2023, in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, marks the first Lunar Eclipse of 2023. The Lunar Eclipse will start at 8:44 PM and end at 1:01 AM (IST) on May 6, 2023. The penumbral eclipse will result in a slight dimming of …