aFor ancient civilizations who considered solar eclipses a bad omen, the sight of this cosmic phenomenon would have been cause for despair. But for many enthusiasts traveling thousands of miles to see the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, the opposite is true. “I’m not religious at all. But [the eclipse is] almost as close … Read more
We live in a light-polluted world, where street lamps, electronic advertisements, and even backyard lights block out all but the brightest celestial objects in the night sky. But travel to an officially protected “Dark Sky” area, look up at the sky and be amazed. This is the view of heaven that humans had for millennia. … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. The night sky will have a host of delights in store for stargazers in 2024. Full moons and meteor showers will light up the sky. An increase in solar activity is expected to produce auroras … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. The night sky will have a host of delights in store for stargazers in 2024. Full moons and meteor showers will light up the sky. An increase in solar activity is expected to produce auroras … Read more