This week in the world of astronomy, see images from an artificial solar eclipse and watch the Moon occult Regulus. Plus, get ready for the launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope as NASA announces that it's ready to fly this September.
The Moon occults Regulus in twilight or bright afternoon for most of North America. Venus lines up between Aldebaran and the Pleiades. Sirius nears its heliacal setting.
Astronomers have located the edge of the Milky Way’s star-forming disk for the first time, showing that star formation is focused within 40,000 light-years of our galactic center.
The Proba 3 mission flies two spacecraft in precise formation to create an artificial eclipse and obtain close views of the solar wind as it leaves the Sun.
Astronomy enthusiasts from across the country will gather at Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area in the Nebraska Sandhills. Join us for a week of unforgettable stargazing, family fun, engaging programs, and shared discovery. Merritt Reservoir is certified as an International Dark Sky Park
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