There are many misconceptions and myths about what happens in the cosmos. What does Farmers' Almanac Astronomer Joe Rao say about the North Star?
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Visible in the night sky during the fall, Phoenix is one of the famed “Southern Birds." Learn more about this constellation!
Read MoreLove shooting stars? Then you’ll love the Orionid Meteor Shower 2024. We explain everything you need to know! Have questions? Let us know in the comments below! What Are the Orionids? The Orionid Meteor Shower, the second meteor shower of October, peaks during the early morning hours of October 21-22 each year. Why are they
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Read MoreWe know the Moon's surface is full of craters, but one in particular, formed 108 million years ago, gets a lot of attention.
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Read MoreLearn about this modern constellation named after this mysterious lizard.
Read MoreThis summer while star gazing look for the little fox in the sky. Here's how and why.
Read MoreTelescopes work wonderfully but can they really see through clouds?!
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