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3 days ago · On July 31, 2024, the waning crescent moon will lie between two bright stars: Capella and Betelgeuse. Capella is in the constellation Auriga the Charioteer. Betelgeuse is the red supergiant star...
2 days ago · From Miami the conjunction takes place at 2:33 p.m. local time but both the moon and Mercury will be higher in the sky; the sun sets at 8:16 p.m. local time and at that point the moon is 20 ...
3 days ago · Closest approach or appulse happens when two celestial objects have the smallest apparent distance as seen from the Earth. For the Moon and planets, appulse often takes place close to conjunction. Conjunction. Conjunction occurs when two celestial objects have the same apparent right ascension or ecliptic longitude in the sky. In everyday ...
2 days ago · Explore the Moon Calendar: track the Moon phases, learn about lunar events, and check what the Moon will look like in the sky tonight. Perfect for astronomers and stargazers!
3 days ago · The intense energies of the retrogrades are now joined by a new moon in the sign of Cancer on July 6, 2024. Lexmond says, “This new moon in Cancer is between two full moons in Capricorn. Cancer and Capricorn are diametrically opposed. Cancer is a water sign that likes to act intuitively and take care of others.
4 days ago · The synapse or connection between a motor neuron and a skeletal muscle is known as neuromuscular junction. Communication happens between the neuron and muscle via nerve cells. Due to this communication or transmission of signal, the muscle is able to contract or relax.
2 days ago · A replica of Luna 9, the first spacecraft to land on the Moon The first image taken of the far side of the Moon, returned by Luna 3 As part of the human exploration of the Moon, numerous space missions have been undertaken to study Earth's natural satellite. Of the Moon landings, Luna 2 of the Soviet Union was the first spacecraft to reach its surface successfully, intentionally impacting the Moon on 14 September 1959. In 1966, Luna 9 became the first spacecraft to achieve a controlled soft ...
