July's 'Buck Moon' sets it
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Steve Bales isn’t a known name like Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. But his bold ‘go’ decision during Apollo 11’s moon landing made a difference in Cold War history.
The moon's near and far sides exhibit striking asymmetry—from topography and crustal thickness to volcanic activity—yet the origins of these differences have long puzzled scientists.
Wolves, strawberries and sturgeon may not seem connected at first glance, but each one represents a specific full moon tied to the change of seasons. ... Read moreThe post Moonlight
Stargazers will be treated to a trio of celestial shows in the weeks ahead, starting with the rise of the Thunder Moon on Thursday night, July 10. Named for the seasonal storms that rumble across North America, this bright full moon will rise in the ...
Wales' players express their joy that cap centurion Sophie Ingle finally got to play major tournament football.
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Some plants can photosynthesise using nightglow, traditionally comprising moonlight, starlight and the light reflected from planets. Increasingly, artificial light at night, known as light pollution, contributes to this background illumination.
As Imhof noted, “Low Earth orbit, where the International Space Station sits, is orbiting 450 kilometres above us. The Moon is 1,000 times farther. It may seem easy to imagine travelling there because of the Apollo missions. But, honestly, we have to start from scratch.”