Asteroid Passes Within A Lunar Distance
Yesterday afternoon, Feb 25, asteroid 2018 DU, passed inside the orbit of the Moon, you probably didn’t hear about it and that’s okay.
Author Archive: Tony Rice
Tony Rice is a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador and the voice and brains behinds the weekly Astronomy Report on the WeatherBrains podcast. He grew up in Southern California where he watched the Space Shuttles being build and landed nearby and was hooked. Tony brings weather and space together to communicate the excitement of space exploration and promote a greater appreciation for Earth sciences.
Huntsville Stands Ready as NASA Johnson Space Center Rides Out Harvey
One of the areas impacted by Harvey is NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Located on relatively low ground on the west side of Galveston Bay, the center remains closed today, Monday, August 28 with only mission essential personnel on site.
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Saturday Morning
The eclipse is 2 weeks away, but a meteor shower this weekend will have us looking skyward. This will happen the evening of Friday, Aug 11 into the morning of Aug 12. The best time to view is about 6:00 am Saturday morning. Look to the darkest part of you sky for best results.
Eclipse viewing events planned across the Southland
We are 4 weeks out and If you’ve not made plans yet on where to experience the total eclipse, NASA and the Space Science Institute may have some ideas for you. NASA’s eclipse website has everything you need, including interactive maps, links to live streams, and lists of events in your area. There are maps […]
Solar Eclipses Past and Future
6 weeks from today, a total solar eclipse will sweep across the continental United States. You’ve probably see headlines claiming this is a first in 99 years, which is true, if you are talking about coast to coat eclipses. These headlines refer to the eclipse on June 8 of 1918 which passed trough Washington State, […]
What’s In An (Asteroid) Name?
The names given to asteroids and comets is as varied as the interests of the astronomers who discover them.
Eclipse Glasses Safety
A total solar eclipse is about as bright as a full moon, and just as safe to look at. But the partial eclipses lasts 2-3 hours and requires the right kind of protection to prevent eye injury.
Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower
Be on the lookout for the Eta Aquariid meteor shower this week, peaking Saturday night May 6 into the 7th.
Cassini Probe Enters Its Grand Finale At Saturn
After 20 years in space NASA’s Cassini spacecraft is running out of fuel. A spectacular end has been planned for this long-lived traveler from Earth after over a decade of studying Saturn, a giant world ruled by raging storms and delicate harmonies of gravity
Live 360 Degree Video of Rocket Launch April 18
On April 18th, NASA will broadcast the world’s first live 360-degree stream of a rocket launch, a cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station.
Astronomy sights for April
April has a number of astronomy sights that do not require any equipment.
The Role Weather Played In An Apollo 13 Fire At The Launch Pad
Weather directly caused a fire on the pad at Cape Canaveral prior to the launch of the fateful Apollo 13 mission.
Why Night Is Not Equal On The Equinox
A great explanation on the meaning of “equinox” and how it affects the sunlight and the dark hours across Central Alabama.
