The nebula and its internal stars are located approximately 1,350 light-years from the sun in the Orion arm of our Milky Way galaxy. Wednesday, Jan. 29 - New Moon (at 12:36 GMT) January's new moon occurs on Jan. 29, 2025. (Image credit: Chris Vaughan/Starry Night) The moon will...
One occurs only on the planet's dayside, another is a widespread nighttime feature fueled by strong solar storms and another is a much patchier nightside phenomenon. A composite image of Jupiter taken by Webb's NIRCam, showing the planet's rings and two of its moons, Amalthea and Adrastea...
(about a third of the way through), the film really starts to get good,with a message about decency that is worthwhile, if only it can penetrate the formidable barrier of the viewer with an attention span barely able to accommodate an episode of `Friends.' Beyond the humor, there is a...
I seek out moments in which I can simply “be” and don’t need to concern myself with a structured or specific activity. It doesn’t matter if this occurs while I’m alone or in a group! I. I love calm, serene activities, usually (but not always) involving the arts. J. I ador...
TheOrionidmeteor shower, which is also associated with debris from Halley’s comet, occurs every October, peaking around October 21-22. The name of this shower comes from the constellation Orion. Leonids Leonidsoccur during the month of November, usually peaking around mid-November. It is asso...
It’s worth noting that heat haze doesn’t actually need a hot day. All it really needs is a temperature difference between the ground and the air above it. So even on a relatively cold day the effects can be observed. This is often the case when shooting over a large body of water...
Mating occurs between adult males and females Females lay eggs in moist soil or organic matter Eggs hatch into larvae that feed on decaying plants and roots Larvae go through several instars before pupating Adults emerge from pupae to start the cycle again ...
Skincare products that are cruelty-free and vegan-friendly are an ideal choice for those who care about the environment, while still being effective and gentle on your skin. Animal testing for cosmetics is not required by law, yet it still occurs in some countries. Nonetheless, more can be ...
This process occurs only in anaerobic (without oxygen) areas of the pond. That’s why it’s not necessarily bad for some areas of the pond to experience minimal water flow (such as on the bottom of the pond, under an inch or so of gravel). The bacteria that live in this area of ...
A partial solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth when the trio is not perfectly aligned. As a result, only the penumbra (the partial shadow) passes over you, and the sun will be partially obscured. A rare hybrid solar eclipse occurs when the moon's distance...