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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

The Coldest "Stars" in the Galaxy Might Actually Be Alien Megastructures

Reported by Universe Today

Ever since physicist Freeman Dyson first proposed the concept in 1960, the “Dyson sphere” has been the holy grail of techno-signature hunters. A highly advanced civilization could build a “sphere” (or, in our more modern understanding, a “swarm...
  • By: Andy Tomaswick (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/andy-tomaswick)
  • On: Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:05 +0000

Two Observatories, One Cosmic Eye: Hubble and Euclid View Cat’s Eye Nebula

Reported by NASA

This new NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features one of the most visually intricate remnants of a dying star: the Cat’s Eye Nebula, also known as NGC 6543. This extraordinary planetary nebula lies in the constellation Draco and has captivated ...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00 +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 12:11 +0000

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

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