Supernova in the Pinwheel
A supernova has been discovered in a nearby galaxy. This event is named SN 2023ixf. The “SN” stands for “supernova”, 2023 is the year, and the letters… well, it’s complicated. Phil Plait has a...
Monthly Archive: May 2023
How Volcanism Works on Jupiter’s Moon, Io
Did you know the Earth is not the only place in the solar system with active volcanoes? Several worlds show evidence of volcanism (quakes, geysers, dormant volcanoes), but only one other displays current eruptions...
5 Ways to Prepare for April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Total solar eclipses happen when the Moon crosses in between the Earth and the Sun, briefly blocking the Sun from our view. This happens about every eighteen months, so why are many people excited...
The Twin Suns of Tatooine
On this May the 4th, I am feeling nostalgic for seeing Star Wars for the first time. How the Star Destroyer was the largest thing I’d ever seen. How terrifying Darth Vader was. And...