Astronomical

Full Strawberry Moon: Celebrate the Sweetest Moon of the Year on June 21, 2024 with Astronomical Festivities and Cultural Traditions

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Washington, DC – On June 21, 2024, stargazers can look forward to witnessing the mesmerizing sight of the full “Strawberry Moon,” also known as the Flower, Hot, Hoe, or Planting Moon, Mead or Honey Moon, Rose Moon, Vat Purnima, Poson Poya, and the LRO Moon. This celestial event, rich in cultural significance, is a time of celebration and astronomical wonders that will captivate observers. The origins of the name “Strawberry Moon” can be traced back …

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Recurring Nova T Coronae Borealis Will Light Up the Night Sky in the Next Five Months – Don’t Miss this Astonishing Astronomical Event!

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Phoenix, Arizona – Stargazers are eagerly anticipating a rare celestial event that is expected to occur sometime between now and September. A massive explosion in a binary star system located 3,000 light years from Earth will illuminate the night sky, offering amateur astronomers a unique opportunity to witness this spectacular phenomenon. The binary star system in the constellation Corona Borealis, known as the “northern crown,” is typically too dim to be seen with the naked …

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**Space**X Crew-7 Safely Returns After Landmark 199-Day Mission to the International Space Station – Catch up on the Crew’s Astronomical Accomplishments!

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Pensacola, Florida – After spending nearly six months in space, the international crew of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 safely returned to Earth on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. The crew, consisting of NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen, JAXA astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov, landed in the Gulf of Mexico aboard the SpaceX Dragon Endurance spacecraft. The successful completion of the Crew-7 mission, part of NASA’s Commercial Crew …

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