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Archive for April, 2024

The total solar eclipse 2024 is happening today! Here’s what you need to know

April 8th, 2024 by

A total solar eclipse will be visible across North America on April 8 and millions are ready to watch.

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Maya nobility performed bloodletting sacrifices to strengthen a ‘dying’ sun god during solar eclipses

April 8th, 2024 by

The Maya created a complex calendar system to regulate their world — one of the most accurate of pre-modern times.

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SpaceX launching 11-satellite Bandwagon rideshare mission tonight (April 7)

April 7th, 2024 by

SpaceX is set to launch 11 satellites on the Bandwagon-1 rideshare mission tonight (April 7) from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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My dogs and I watched the 2017 total solar eclipse, but we won’t travel for this one

April 7th, 2024 by

An account of the 2017 “Great American Eclipse” as viewed from Oregon — with my dogs.

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Coding the cosmos: Building an app for the total solar eclipse 2024 (op-ed)

April 7th, 2024 by

We built an app for the 2024 solar eclipse and here’s why it’s a labor of love.

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White House directs NASA to create a new time zone for the moon

April 7th, 2024 by

The White House has tasked NASA with creating a new time zone for the moon by the end of 2026, as part of the United States’ broader goal to establish international norms in space.

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‘Beacon 23’ series returns to MGM+ on April 7 with glowing blue rocks and alien artifacts

April 7th, 2024 by

Season Two of MGM+’s sci-fi mystery show is back with new characters and more cosmic conflict on April 7.

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Which places on Earth witness the most solar eclipses?

April 7th, 2024 by

In the buildup to the April 8 total solar eclipse, researchers set about discovering how often cities experience eclipses and where, if anywhere, on Earth witnesses the most of these events.

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