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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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stargazing stories: 7 news summaries

 Big Moon Rising This Weekend 

Star-gazers who missed December's perigee get a second chance to look up Saturday

Jan 10, 09 1:03 PM CST
(Newser) - Star-gazers are hoping for clear skies this evening, when the full moon will make its biggest and brightest appearance of 2009. As it rises at sunset, the moon will appear 14% larger and 30% brighter than the year's subsequent moons, Space.com reports. The show—the result of the moon... More »

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astronomy • space • full moon • stargazing • moon • night sky

 Perseid Meteors
 Fly Tonight 

Best viewing hours after 1:30 am moonset

Aug 11, 08 7:33 PM CDT
(Newser) - Earth will plow into the heart of the Perseid meteor stream tonight and give star-gazers a spectacle, Space.com reports. We'll hit the stream's densest part at 7 am EST, but best viewing hours may be after 1:30 am local time—when the moon sets and gives viewers a... More »

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Perseids • meteor shower • stargazing • meteor

 Light Pollution Veils Starry Skies

Obscured night sky could be a health hazard

Jul 25, 08 2:03 AM CDT
(Newser) - Dark skies are being engulfed by light all over the world, creating some unexpected consequences, the Wall Street Journal reports. Over two-thirds of the world's people— including nearly all Americans—can no longer see "what is possibly the most extraordinary natural wonder," said one astronomer. The amount of... More »

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star • light • stargazing • urbanization • night sky • fluorescent light

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Take a Peek at Lunar Eclipse

Celestial show is under way

Feb 20, 08 8:10 PM CST
(Newser) - The sky is putting on a show tonight. The last total eclipse of the moon until 2010 got under way about 8:45pm ET, Space.com reports. The moon went into full eclipse at 10:01, and the show will be over at 12:09. The spectacle should be visible... More »

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Earth • Saturn • lunar eclipse • stargazing • moon • Regulus

Moon to Make Rare Pass Over Mars Tonight

Stargazers further north and west will get best view

Dec 23, 07 4:54 PM CST
(Newser) - Scanning the heavens for a sighting of Santa tonight? Star-gazers will also see the full moon appear to pass just over Mars, which is still glowing a strong yellow-orange color. Skygazers farther north and west will get the best view—especially in the Pacific Northwest, western Canada, and Alaska—where... More »

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Alaska • Mars • Canada • full moon • stargazing • moon • Pacific Northwest

Western US Awaits Total Lunar Eclipse

Early birds who look to the skies will get an eyeful on Tuesday

Aug 26, 07 1:48 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Western US will get a celestial treat early Tuesday morning: a total lunar eclipse. Residents of the Western Hemisphere and eastern Asia will get at least a glimpse of the spectacle, but Europeans will miss out—the moon will be below the horizon. Space.com tells you how to... More »

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astronomy • space • Earth • lunar eclipse • stargazing • eclipse • moon

Star Light,
Star Bright

To have a real celestial experience, get away from urban hotspots

Aug 26, 07 7:07 AM CDT
(Newser) - There's no better season than summer for sleeping outdoors under the stars. Get your fill of the Big Dipper at USA Today's ideal star-gazing spots:
  1. Assateague Island National Seashore, Md./Va.
  2. Canyonlands National Park, Moab, Utah
  3. Big Bend National Park, Texas
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travel • California • Alaska • Texas • Maryland • list • Utah • Minnesota • camping • constellations • stargazing • Assateague Island • Canyonlands • Denali

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