So, you’re in a spacecraft far above the earth and you hear a strange noise, what do you do? Well, one thing’s for sure, you let your imagination run wild and start hearing things. Well, to be fair, hearing strange noises in the vast blackness of space can be quite…
During the year 2015, we’ve witnessed some pretty cool happenings in the cosmos. It was a great year for stargazing-eclipses, full blood moons and meteor showers have delighted our eyes. This year, there’s more to come. Maybe you’re not a starman, but you can enjoy the fantastical celestial events of…
I love standing mesmerized beneath a full moon, don’t you? Well, even if you don’t share that passion with me, you can still take a look - make sure you catch a glimpse of the first full moon on Christmas in 38 years. That’s right! Christmas hasn’t seen a full…
Viewers are in for a treat on September 27, 2015. The heavens will put on a show you don’t want to miss and a show that hasn’t been seen since 1982, almost three decades ago. In late September, most of the world, including the Americas, Africa and Europe, will get…
On the heels of what has become known as the Asian Space Race, a new and exciting study might have moved us a small step toward colonizing other worlds. According to the study presented at the Planetary Science Conference, lava tubes big enough to house large human populations, such as…
On March 20, 2015, a small portion of the earth will experience a total eclipse of the sun. This solar eclipse will be the first total eclipse since November 3, 2013. Even though the audience will be small, the solar eclipse will be one to remember and hopefully produce some…
Busy jotting down those dates in your planner? This year brings about some of the most spectacular sights in the heavens, including comets and eclipses that are bound to inspire awe. Watch as planets aline for some of the most astronomically pleasing times of the year. Check out these dates…
As we know, the moon does have certain effects upon the earth, but just how much influence does this lunar body have? Rumor has it, the full moon produces changes in our behavior, including thoughts of suicide, depression, and even arousal. The full moon has also been linked to the…