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What Is a Lunar Occultation?
The Moon passes right in front of a star or planet, making it disappear for a little while. This is called a lunar occultation. They happen pretty often, though most people wouldn’t notice. Unlike eclipses, which get all the attention, occultations are quick and subtle. Here’s what you need to know. What are Lunar Occultations? (And the Difference Between Transits…
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When to See the Lunar Eclipse (and More Space Events) in March
March isn’t the most exciting time of the year for casual skywatching, though there are two notable events: a total lunar eclipse in the middle of the month and the partial solar eclipse at the end. There are other reasons to head outside and look up too. Here’s what you’re looking for. March 13–14: Total lunar eclipse (Blood Moon) Late…
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What Are the Different Types of Lunar Eclipse?
Summary Lunar eclipses happen during the full moon phase when Earth casts a shadow on the Moon. Total lunar eclipses occur when the Moon is in the Earth’s darkest shadow, appearing red. Partial and penumbral lunar eclipses show different levels of shadow, visible without special equipment. Just like the moon can eclipse the light from the sun for us here…
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The Best Intel Lunar Lake Laptops in 2024
Intel has finally launched its Core Ultra 200V processors aka Lunar Lake chips. The new Core Ultra (Series 2) chipsets look very promising as they bring massive efficiency improvements without compromising performance. The new integrated Xe2 GPU is particularly powerful, and battery life matches even ARM-based Snapdragon X Elite laptops. So if you are interested, check out our list of…
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