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Total Lunar Eclipse To Paint Moon Red In Rare Skywatch Event Total Lunar Eclipse To Paint Moon Red In Rare Skywatch Event
Total Lunar Eclipse To Paint Moon Red In Rare Skywatch Event Skywatchers across much of the world will soon get a dramatic show as a total lunar eclipse transforms the Moon into a deep red glow while it passes through Earth’s shadow. The total lunar eclipse will take place on Tuesday, March 3, turning the full Moon a coppery red as it becomes fully immersed in Earth’s darkest shadow, known as the umbra. The phenomenon is often called a “Blood Moon.” According to NASA, the color shift happens because sunlight passing through Earth’s atmosphere filters out blue light and bends red light onto the Moon. “It’s as if all of the world’s sunrises and sunsets…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Chances Are High New Tropical Storm Will Form Chances Are High New Tropical Storm Will Form
Chances Are High New Tropical Storm Will Form A broad disturbance in the central Atlantic is quickly organizing and now has a high chance of becoming the season’s next tropical depression or named storm, forecasters said. The National Hurricane Center said on Tuesday, Sept. 16, showers and thunderstorms tied to the system, about halfway between the Windward Islands and the west coast of Africa, have become better organized.  Click here for a new, updated story: System In Atlantic Strengthens To Become Tropical Storm Gabrielle Environmental conditions are conducive for additional development, and a depression or storm is li…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tropical Storm Could Form Before This Weekend As Hurricane Season Nears Peak Tropical Storm Could Form Before This Weekend As Hurricane Season Nears Peak
Tropical Storm Could Form Before This Weekend As Hurricane Season Nears Peak The Atlantic may not wait for peak season. Forecasters are monitoring a budding system that could spin up into the next named storm before the weekend. The National Hurricane Center said a tropical wave over the far eastern Atlantic has a medium chance of becoming a tropical depression or storm over the next week. The system is still thousands of miles from land and remains disorganized. 8 pm ET Aug 31 - NHC is monitoring a tropical wave over the far eastern Atlantic that has a medium chance of developing into a tropical depression during the next week. Visit https://t.co/tW4KeGdBFb fo…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Trump Could Add 36 Nations To Travel Ban, Report Says Trump Could Add 36 Nations To Travel Ban, Report Says
Trump Could Add 36 Nations To Travel Ban, Report Says The Trump Administration is contemplating a significant expansion of its travel ban, which could restrict entry for citizens of dozens more countries, a new report says. The proposed expansion lists 36 nations, among them key US partners such as Egypt, with 25 in Africa, according to a State Department memo obtained by The Washington Post. A State Department spokesperson refrained from commenting on internal discussions, while the White House did not respond to inquiries regarding the matter, The Post said.  The memo outlines various criteria that these countries are reportedly …

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Update: Spacecraft Crashes Into Earth After Over 5 Decades In Orbit New Update: Spacecraft Crashes Into Earth After Over 5 Decades In Orbit
New Update: Spacecraft Crashes Into Earth After Over 5 Decades In Orbit A spacecraft launched more than 50 years ago has crashed into Earth. The defunct probe from the former Soviet Union, known as Kosmos 482, was launched in 1972 on a mission to explore Venus.  A launch failure left it trapped in Earth’s orbit — where it has remained for more than half a century. It finally went down over the Indian Ocean west of Jakarta, Indonesia Saturday morning, May 10, according to Russia's space agency Roscosmos.  Due to a malfunction of the booster block after launch in 1972, it remained in a high elliptical orbit of the Earth, gradually approaching the plan…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Xbox Console, Game Prices Rise As Trump's Tariffs Hit Gamers: Here's What You'll Pay Xbox Console, Game Prices Rise As Trump's Tariffs Hit Gamers: Here's What You'll Pay
Xbox Console, Game Prices Rise As Trump's Tariffs Hit Gamers: Here's What You'll Pay Xbox video games, consoles, and accessories are now more expensive as gamers navigate higher production costs and mounting trade pressure from President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. The Xbox Series X now costs $599.99, up from $499.99, Microsoft announced on Thursday, May 1. The cheaper Series S 512GB model is up to $379.99, while the 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition console price jumped to $729.99. Some new, first-party games are expected to cost $79.99 by the holiday season. "We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with careful consideration given ma…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Full Wolf Moon To Eclipse Mars In Rare Lunar Event — Here’s When, How To Watch Full Wolf Moon To Eclipse Mars In Rare Lunar Event — Here’s When, How To Watch
Full Wolf Moon To Eclipse Mars In Rare Lunar Event — Here’s When, How To Watch Skywatchers are in for a rare treat as January’s Full Wolf Moon aligns with Mars in a celestial event called a lunar occultation.  On the evening of Monday, Jan. 13, the Moon will pass directly in front of Mars, temporarily hiding the planet from view in a stunning display visible across much of the world. When To Watch The Full Wolf Moon will reach peak fullness at 5:27 p.m. EST on Jan. 13. Shortly after, the occultation of Mars will begin. The exact timing of the event depends on your location: In the continental United States, most regions will see the occultation occur between 7 …

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by Joe Lombardi