Micromoons: What Are They And How Rare?
Just as there are names for when the full moon is larger than normal, 4 full moons in a season, and 4 new moons in a season, there is also a name for when the…
Triangulum Australe
Located in the southern celestial hemisphere, Triangulum Australe is a small constellation. The name is Latin for “the southern triangle”, which distinguishes it from the northern sky constellation Triangulum. Triangulum Australe is derived from the almost equilateral pattern of its three brightest stars….
Kristie Wolfe, Acclaimed Airbnb Host, Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for MoonPass Lookouts Project
Kristie Wolfe, an acclaimed Airbnb host known for her unique and unforgettableproperties, is excited to announce the launch of her first-ever crowdfunding campaignfor her latest project, MoonPass Lookouts. Set in the beautiful forest of Wallace,…
Top 5 Largest Impact Craters In Asia
With over 190 confirmed impact craters having hit Earth, there are a plethora of interesting discoveries! A good example of this being that scientists can roughly determine the age of an impact based upon the…
Hydrus
Located in the Southern Sky, Hydrus is a small constellation created by Petrus Plancius from the observations of Pieter Dirkszoon Keyser and Frederick de Houtman. It first appeared on a 35-cm diameter celestial globe published in late 1597 in Amsterdam, and was…
Top 5 Well Known Impact Crater Events
As of 2017, the Earth Impact Database or EID contains 190 confirmed craters. There have been no recent updates to the database in the past few years. In this article, we will delve into the most…
Top 5 Largest Impact Craters In Africa
With over 190 confirmed impact craters having hit Earth, there are a plethora of interesting discoveries! A good example of this being that scientists can roughly determine the age of an impact based upon the…
State Capitals In Totality Of 2024 Eclipse
We have taken a look at all these other 2024 eclipse statistics, but haven’t covered state capitals yet. There are 12 States that experience totality in some amount, which means that at least 31 million…
Using Zoning to Control Light Pollution
Here’s a great article written by guest writer Frank Hammond. He is a very talented and knowledgeable Oregon land lawyer, who has more than 30 years experience in the industry. His website is frankhammondlaw.com. He…
Octans
Located in the southern sky, Octans is a faint constellation. The name is Latin for the eighth part of a circle, but is named after the octant, a navigational instrument. Created by French astronomer Nicolas Louis de Lacaille in 1752, Octans is…