applied sciences
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When to See the ‘Harvest Moon’ at Peak Brilliance This Month
The full moon that occurs nearest to the autumnal equinox, which is coming up on Sept. 22 — is nearly upon us. Which means, for all you infinity scarf and pumpkin spice disciples — squee! — fall is almost officially here. Let’s delve into why this moon is so unique, and when to see it…
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When to See July’s ‘Buck Moon’ Light Up the Sky
Every month has a full moon, but only July can lay claim to the moon named after an animal with majestic antlers: the Buck Moon. This particular month is already a blockbuster for celestial events, with the Perseid meteor shower at its crux. But this month’s full moon provides yet another reason to keep your…
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When to Watch the Moon and Mars’ Superior Conjunction This Month
If your work involves staring at a screen all day, the sky is giving you ample reason to savour some much needed respite from the grind this month. On Thursday, an annular eclipse in parts of the far northern hemisphere will produce a “Ring of Fire,” when the moon crosses the sun’s facade, and pretty…
