Wednesday, May 3, 2023

What time is the lunar eclipse on May 5?

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The Launchpad
See lightning strike SpaceX's Falcon Heavy launch pad
(SpaceX)
Luckily, the pad's lightning protection mast functioned as intended.
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What time is the lunar eclipse on May 5?
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The spectacle will be visible from much of the Eastern Hemisphere.
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Space quiz! How many flights has SpaceX Falcon Heavy now flown?
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Best binoculars 2023: Top picks for stargazing and more
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We've discovered the best binoculars on the market and compiled this in-depth guide so you can pick the right pair.
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Spaceflight
SpaceX should be ready to launch Starship in 6 to 8 weeks
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SpaceX's giant Starship vehicle could be ready for its second-ever liftoff in just a few short months, according to company founder and CEO Elon Musk.
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Europe wants to build a nuclear rocket
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Nuclear propulsion could enable humanity to reach farther into space than ever before.
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Science & Astronomy
Mars ice deposits could pave way for human exploration
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If humans ever put boots on Mars, they need to go where the ice is first.
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Webb telescope detects water vapor around alien planet
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If confirmed, the presence of an atmosphere would be a breakthrough for exoplanet research.
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Technology
NASA squeezed oxygen from mock moon dust
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The innovation paves the way for future astronauts to convert lunar soil into breathable air and rocket fuel.
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Search for Life
'Hycean' exoplanets may not be able to support life
(Amanda Smith, Nikku Madhusudhan)
It may be tough for these worlds to hold onto liquid-water oceans, new research suggests.
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Star Wars
These Disney Plus shows are launching on Star Wars Day
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Watch or watch not, there is no try this May 4 as these new shows are launching on Disney Plus for Star Wars Day.
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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

A lunar eclipse is coming on May 5. Here's what you need to know

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A lunar eclipse is coming on May 5
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The moon will darken but not completely disappear as it slips into Earth's outer shadow on Friday (May 5), creating a penumbral lunar eclipse.
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Environmental groups sue FAA over SpaceX Starship
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The agency failed to fully analyze the environmental damage that Starship could cause, according to the suit.
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Space quiz! A lunar eclipse is coming on May 5. Lunar eclipses coincide with what other celestial phenomenon?
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The best budget telescopes under $500 for 2023
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The best budget telescopes under $500 by top brands and reputable retailers. There are even some sub $100 options.
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Spaceflight
Artemis 2 astronauts could phone home with ham radio
(Lockheed Martin)
It's been 40 years since the first astronaut called an amateur radio operator on Earth. Now the moon is in the community's sights.
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China to land astronauts on moon by 2030, scientist says
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China will definitely put boots on the moon within the next seven years, according to a leading Chinese lunar scientist.
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Science & Astronomy
Tiny primordial black holes could have created a Big Bang
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A large population of small black holes could have flooded the young cosmos with particles and radiation, creating their own black hole-powered Big Bang, physicists propose in a new paper.
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Saturn's rings are disappearing. But how quickly?
(NASA/Cassini/James O'Donoghue)
Some of the world's most powerful observatories are poised to study the "ring rain" phenomenon.
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Technology
China's hypersonic research to get boost from satellites
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Galaxy Space's technology could provide connectivity for hypersonic drones and aircraft.
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Radiation detector could protect flyers from cosmic rays
(Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images)
These cosmic rays typically come from the extremely distant universe, from ultrapowerful events such as supernovas and quasars.
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Star Wars
Everything about Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
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Preschoolers score a Star Wars show of their own with this bright new Disney+ series.
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