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Satellite Events for Tonight

Event: Under the Crimson Moon - Total Lunar Eclipse - CLOSED

Event: Under the Crimson Moon - Total Lunar Eclipse - CLOSED

Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center Events

When: Tue, Mar 3, 2026 - CLOSED

On Tuesday, March 3rd, a Total Lunar Eclipse will take occur, leaving a crimson red moon in the sky. Frosty Drew Observatory will stay closed due to increasing clouds.
  • By: Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center Events
  • On: Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:33:46 EDT

Rubin Observatory launches real-time alert system

Reported by Space | EarthSky

The Rubin Observatory is sending out real-time alerts of its discoveries. These alerts include objects such as newly discovered supernovas, asteroids and more. The post Rubin Observatory launches real-time alert system first appeared on EarthSky....
  • By: Space | EarthSky
  • On: Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:31 +0000

One of the biggest stars in the universe might be ready to explode

Reported by Space | EarthSky

One of the biggest stars in the universe might be getting ready to explode. The star WOH G64 in a nearby galaxy showed a dramatic change in 2014. The post One of the biggest stars in the universe might be ready to explode first appeared on EarthSky....
  • By: Space | EarthSky
  • On: Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:11 +0000

Smoke Rises Over Big Cypress National Preserve

Reported by NASA

The National fire has burned tens of thousands of acres within the Florida preserve, fueled by vegetation dried by prolonged drought and killed by recent frost....
  • By: NASA
  • On: Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00 +0000

Astronomers Devise a New Way to Measure Cosmic Expansion with Lensed Supernovae

Reported by Universe Today

Researchers in Munich have used the Large Binocular Telescope in Arizona to capture five images of one and the same supernova in a single picture. The gravity of two foreground galaxies has deflected the light from a supernova far in the background along d...
  • By: Matthew Williams (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/houseofwilliams)
  • On: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:30 +0000

What’s Up: March 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA

Reported by NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in March 2026? A total lunar eclipse blood moon takes centre stage, Venus and Saturn cozy up for a conjunction, and we celebrate the vernal equinox....
  • By: NASA
  • On: Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:45 +0000