The Super Blue Moon: A Celestial Delight Introduction On August 31st, Australians will have the rare opportunity to witness a spectacular celestial event – the “super blue moon”. This phenomenon, which combines a supermoon and a blue moon, only occurs once every few years. The super blue moon will be the closest of four supermoons […]
The Perseid Meteor Shower 2023: A Celestial Spectacle Not to be Missed The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most anticipated and beloved celestial events of the year, is set to dazzle sky enthusiasts this weekend. With up to 100 meteors per hour visible under dark skies, this year’s Perseid meteor shower promises to be […]
Understanding the Science behind the Summer Solstice What happens to the sun? During the summer solstice, the sun appears high in the sky at noon in the Northern Hemisphere. This is in contrast to the winter solstice, when the noon sun appears low in the sky. The sun’s position in the sky during the solstice […]