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Archive for December 13th, 2023

The best places in Canada to see the 2024 total solar eclipse

December 13th, 2023 by

On April 8, 2024, all of Canada will see at least a partial solar eclipse, but parts of Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada will experience totality.

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Perseverance rover celebrates 1,000 Mars days on the Red Planet

December 13th, 2023 by

NASA’s Perseverance rover hit a big milestone today (Dec. 13) — 1,000 Mars days, or sols, on the Red Planet.

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Watch Japanese startup test engine that will run on cow-dung methane (video)

December 13th, 2023 by

A Japanese space startup has taken a big step toward developing its first orbital rocket — which will be powered by gas from cow dung.

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Massive ‘lighthouses’ on the moon could light the way for future lunar astronauts

December 13th, 2023 by

Honeybee Robotics has a plan to build massive lighthouses on the moon to provide light, power and communications infrastructure as part of a plan to develop a lunar economy.

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NASA building giant Artemis 2 moon rocket ahead of 2024 launch

December 13th, 2023 by

NASA’s Artemis 2 moon mission remains on track for its 2024 launch, and the hardware is coming together. New updates show rocket pieces being readied.

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Star projectors Christmas gift guide 2023: Bring space home

December 13th, 2023 by

Gift a loved one a star projector, home planetarium or ambient night light this Christmas with our round-up of the best models ahead of the holiday season.

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Christmas camera deal: $900 off Canon EOS R5 in lowest ever price!

December 13th, 2023 by

Gift a monster mirrorless this holiday season and save $900 on the Canon EOS R5 is at its cheapest-ever price right now.

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The Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight. Here’s what weather you can expect in the US

December 13th, 2023 by

About half of the contiguous (48) states will have clear, starry skies — a perfect backdrop for watching this very best of the year’s principal meteor displays, the Geminid Meteor Shower.

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