On Thursday, June 10, this year’s first solar eclipse, also known as the Ring of Fire, is set to take place. This is a partial eclipse that will appear as a ring of red-colored light around the moon. Grab your eye protection, set your alarm, and get ready for a pretty cool sight! Ring of...
We all love rainy days for diverse reasons. For some, it’s about the coziness they feel when they’re sitting inside, watching the rain. For others, it is the healing abilities of rainfall that soothe the mind, body, and soul. Rain is an Anxiety Reliever Walking in the rain can lower your stress levels. The pleasant...
We’ve got an exciting month ahead for watching the skies. So, let’s see what’s in store for us on the May 2021 Blood Moon calendar. There’s a supermoon coming up, and it will be much easier to make time to experience it, as most of us were in lockdown when it appeared last year. Also,...
Did you know that our universe actually has five life cycles? What’s more, we are currently only in the second one. In the year 2000, Fred Adams and Greg Laughlin wrote a book telling everything that we know so far about the universe’s lifecycle. (1) The Universe’s Five Lifecycles The universe is not a stagnant...
In the summer of 2019, 17-year-old Wolf Cukier began his prestigious internship at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. He would start his senior year of high school that fall, so the pressure of college applications loomed ahead. Being an intern at NASA sounds impressive already, but by his third day at the...
The sky is full of wonders, but many could only be seen at specific times. So don’t miss the triangular beam of light in the night sky called the “Zodiacal Glow”. It only occurs twice a year. So until April 13, look at the western horizon about one hour after sunset. If it’s a clear...
As spring finally arrives, keep an eye on the sky as you unpack your barbeque and lawn chairs. On April 26, 2021, look out for the super pink moon. This phenomenon occurs when the moon comes closest to Earth. This shorter distance makes the full moon look especially large and bright. Unfortunately, it doesn’t actually...
Art is subjective, but nobody could possibly say it’s anything but magnificent when it comes to this colossal sculpture. And if they did have anything negative to say, we would be inclined to think they are just jealous of the tremendous talent it takes to create something this spectacular. One of the most unique aspects...
Amethyst is one of my all time favorite stones. I love the rich lilac and purple colors that characterizes this stone. Throughout the ages, it has had important meaning to people. Even today, it carries with it spiritual significance. Let’s talk about the history, uses, and meanings of amethyst! What is Amethyst? Amethyst is a...
