Citizen Scientist Topics
Night Clouds
2003 — April 6, 2011
A series of upcoming rocket launches will create glowing-white nighttime clouds visible from the eastern seaboard of the United States.
Lunar Eclipse
2003 — April 6, 2011
On Saturday, Nov. 8th, the full moon will glide through our planet's shadow and turn a delightful shade of sunset-red.
Uncharted Meteors
2003 — April 6, 2011
The solar system is littered with clouds of dust--some of them uncharted. Earth might encounter one such cloud this Friday, June 27th.
Lunar Eclipse
2003 — April 6, 2011
Later this week, millions of sky watchers can step outside and see the first Lunar Eclipseof 2003.
Saturn Rings in the New Year
2003 — April 6, 2011
Earth is approaching Saturn for our closest encounter with the ringed planet in decades. The best time to look: when the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve.
The 2003 Leonid Meteor Shower
2003 — April 6, 2011
An unusual double Leonid meteor shower is going to peak next month over parts of Asia and North America.
Look at that Spaceship
2003 — April 6, 2011
The Space ShuttleColumbia (STS-107) will make a lovely series of morning passes over the United States this week.
Two Magical Mornings
2003 — April 6, 2011
Before dawn on Tuesday, Oct. 21st, and Wednesday, Oct. 22nd, sky watchers can see two bright planets, the crescent moon and a meteor shower.
The 2003 Perseid Meteor Shower
2003 — April 6, 2011
Earthgrazing meteors. The Moonand Mars. The dependable Perseids. It all happens on August 12th and 13th. Mark your calendar and don't miss the show.
Blue Moon
2004 — April 6, 2011
There's a Blue Moon coming on July 31st. But will it really be blue? Believe it or not, scientists say blue-colored moons are real.