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Archive for August 10th, 2025

Light pollution is encroaching on observatories around the globe – making it harder for astronomers to study the cosmos

August 10th, 2025 by me

The rate of human-produced light is increasing in the night sky by as much as 10% per year, making it difficult for astronomers to study the night sky.

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Are these names of real spacecraft or fictional ones? Test your sci-fi smarts in our quiz!

August 10th, 2025 by me

Both science fiction and real life have some interesting spacecraft names, sometimes borrowing from each other. This quiz will test to see if you know the difference.

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‘Ice cube’ clouds discovered at the galaxy’s center shouldn’t exist — and they hint at a recent black hole explosion

August 10th, 2025 by me

Twin orbs of superhot plasma at the Milky Way’s center known as the “Fermi bubbles” contain inexplicable clouds of cold hydrogen, new research reveals.

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See Saturn and the moon in a stunning close encounter on Aug. 11

August 10th, 2025 by me

Spot Saturn near the moon on Aug. 11! See them with the naked eye and learn what to expect through a telescope.

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August full moon 2025 captivates skywatchers worldwide as Sturgeon Moon lights up the sky (photos)

August 10th, 2025 by me

The 2025 full ‘Sturgeon Moon’ graced the night sky on Aug. 9.

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