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A METI message called Teen Age Message sent from the 70-metre Eupatoria Planetary Radar will arrive at its destination, 47 UMa. 2048 February 29 There will be a rare full moon on a leap day; this event happens roughly once every century. [23] The next full moon on a leap day will not occur until February 29, 2124. [24] 2052 December 6
From planetary meet-ups to the first total lunar eclipse in three years, here are the top astronomy events to look for throughout 2025: Stellar views of Mars will greet stargazers in January as ...
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG (formerly Earth Day Network) [1] including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries.
Since then the event has expanded and is now sponsored by a number of organizations associated with astronomy. [1] Originally, Astronomy Day occurred on a Saturday between mid-April and mid-May, and was scheduled so as to occur at or close to the first quarter Moon. In 2007, an autumn Astronomy Day was added.
Millions of people will travel from around the world to see the top astronomy event of 2024, and for North America, it will arguably be the best astronomy event of the decade.
For stargazers looking ahead to what's to come in 2023, the new year is shaping up to be a great one for meteor showers thanks to the phases of the moon. However, those hoping to see more than ...
In 2008, the organizers coordinated the week with Earth Hour. [2] 7 2009 April 20–26 25 April International Year of Astronomy (IYA 2009) In 2009, the United States Dark Sky Week becomes International Dark Sky Week [13] [14] 8 2010 13–14 April [15] [16] 9 2011 3 April The world's first International Dark Sky City was founded in Flagstaff, AZ ...
Here are the top three astronomy events of the past year: One of the surprises in the night sky in 2024 was Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), which made a close approach to Earth in mid-October.