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LIVE: Sentencing hearing begins for Aiden Fucci in murder of Tristyn Bailey

More than 22 months after 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey was found stabbed to death on May 9, 2021, in Durbin Crossing, her killer’s sentencing hearing begins Tuesday.

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Asteroid to fly between Earth and the Moon this week: report

A 200-foot asteroid discovered in February is expected to fly past Earth at about half the distance of the Moon on Saturday, posing no threat to the planet, this time.

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Newly Unveiled Artemis Moon Suit Is a Giant Leap for NASA

Dubbed AxEMU, the next generation suit is designed to be safe, flexible, and capable of withstanding the extreme temperatures experienced at the lunar south pole, where two NASA astronauts are expected to land later this decade.

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Watch the half-lit last quarter moon rise tonight

The moon reaches its last quarter phase on March 14 at which point the lunar face is half illuminated by the light of the sun.

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See the moon in the grip of the Scorpion's claws tonight

The moon will be in the grip of a cosmic scorpion's claws during the morning of Monday (March 13) as it visits the stars in the constellation Scorpius before dawn.

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Beautiful images capture worm moon across the globe

The worm moon, the final moon of astronomical winter, was captured in beautiful photographs on Tuesday from cities around the world. The moon would appear full through Wednesday.

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Orion’s Heat Shield Looked Wonky After Artemis 1 Moon Mission, NASA Says

Orion set several records during the Artemis 1 mission to the Moon, in addition to surviving 5,000-degree Fahrenheit temperatures during atmospheric reentry. The spacecraft’s innovative heat shield made this possible, but NASA’s follow-up analysis of the protective layer has revealed levels of wear and tear that weren’t predicted by models.

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Lawmaker slams media's portrayal of bill for Missouri schools to involve parents in gender discussions

State Sen. Mike Moon joined "Fox & Friends" Friday to promote his proposed legislation that would limit discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation in schools.

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NASA tests moon rocket engine

NASA conducts a test of its newly redesigned engine for future flights of the Space Launch System rocket designed to power a return trip to the Moon. (Feb. 9)

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The new moon is the closest in nearly 1,000 years tonight

The new moon on Saturday (Jan. 21) is the closest new moon in 992 years at just 221,561 miles (356,568 km) away, but you won't be able to see anything from Earth.

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Fallen FDNY firefighter saves 5 lives, including 2 FDNY firefighters, through organ donation: 'His legacy'

New York City Fire Department Firefighter William Moon, who was fatally injured at work, saved the lives of five others through organ donation, including two fellow FDNY firefighters.

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Can humanity's new giant leap into space succeed?

Humanity is set for its next big leap into space with nations and private companies racing to build outposts on other worlds

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See the Christmas moon and 4 planets align as Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury and Venus offer a holiday treat this week!

The Christmas moon lines up with four bright planets in a celestial holiday treat this week.

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The countries launching missions to the Moon and beyond in 2023

In 2023 several countries will launch missions to the Moon and beyond.

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Chinese Mission to Pluck Samples from Moon's Far Side Just Got More Interesting

Two years ago, China’s Chang’e 5 mission made history by returning lunar samples to Earth for the first time in more than 40 years. The mission’s successor, Chang’e 6, is not only designed to return a second batch of samples from the far side of the Moon—a feat never attempted before—it will also be bringing four payloads along for the ride.

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Today in History for December 21st

Highlights of this day in history: Pilgrims land in Plymouth Massachusetts; Pan Am flight 747 explodes over Lockerbie, Scotland; Apollo 8 lifts off on first manned mission to the Moon; Actress Jane Fonda is born. (Dec. 21)

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Veteran FDNY firefighter suffers fatal head injury at Brooklyn station: 'Firefighting was in his bones'

The New York City Fire Department announced firefighter William P. Moon II will not survive a serious head injury sustained after a 20-foot fall at his Brooklyn firehouse.

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Week in pictures: 10 - 16 December 2022

A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.

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Whale injured by ship makes her "last journey" – a 3,000-mile swim to Hawaii

Moon used only her pectoral fins to travel to Hawaii, where she is now "completely emaciated and covered in whale lice" – and according to one local professional diver, even being followed by sharks.

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Moon, a doomed humpback whale with a broken spine, travels 3,000 miles doing breaststroke

Moon, a humpback whale, traveled from Canada to Hawaii with a severe spinal injury from a ship strike. Researchers say she will not return.

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Nasa's Orion capsule makes safe return to Earth

After a 26-day flight around the Moon, Nasa's future astronaut ship parachutes into the Pacific.

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NASA Orion capsule safely blazes back from moon, aces test

NASA’s Orion capsule is back from the moon.

NASA's Latest Artemis 1 Moon Images Are Truly Jaw-Dropping

Orion’s most recent accomplishments include a new distance record, a close flyby of the Moon, and a trajectory correction maneuver that sent the uncrewed capsule on its journey back to Earth. Not surprisingly, these milestone events made for some excellent photo opportunities.

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Nasa's Orion spacecraft is homeward-bound

The ship fires its main engine near the Moon, committing itself to a return to Earth on Sunday.

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Prince William and Kate to set out green credentials in US

The Prince and Princess of Wales will travel to Boston for the Earthshot environmental prizes.

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NASA’s Orion Sends Back Haunting New Views of the Moon’s Tortured Surface

The Moon is a cold, dead, and desolate place, as these new images, captured by NASA’s Orion, attest.

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NASA Unexpectedly Lost Contact With Orion Last Night

NASA experienced a data connection glitch between the Orion spacecraft and ground control for nearly an hour early this morning, in a surprising disruption to the craft’s otherwise fair-weather journey around the Moon.

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NASA 'giddy' over amazing moon views from Artemis 1 Orion spacecraft

NASA officials say Artemis 1 mission teams are "giddy" after witnessing how well their Orion spacecraft has been performing so far on its way towards lunar orbit.

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Orion Completes First Lunar Flyby and Captures Stark Image of the Moon

The Artemis 1 mission continues to unfold as planned, with the uncrewed Orion capsule successfully performing a critical course correction maneuver Monday morning. NASA’s capsule came to within 80 miles of the lunar surface during the flyby, in what will be Orion’s closest approach.

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Nasa's Artemis spacecraft set to reach the Moon

Nasa's Orion capsule sets itself up to sweep past the Moon before entering into a larger orbit.

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Artemis: Nasa expects humans to live on Moon this decade

A senior official tells the BBC the Artemis missions will lead to astronauts living on the lunar surface.

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Orion's 16 Cameras Are Doing More Than Just Snapping Pretty Pictures of Earth

The Artemis era has officially begun following the successful launch of NASA’s Space Launch System, which delivered the Orion capsule to space. As the spacecraft begins its first uncrewed trip to the Moon and back, NASA’s on-board cameras will document the entire journey.

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NASA Artemis 1 mission: Megarocket and Orion spacecraft successfully launches amid historic return to the Moon

NASA successfully initiated its Artemis 1 mission, an unmanned flight, on Wednesday that will pave the way for mankind to return to the Moon for decades to come.

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Live updates NASA tries again to launch its Artemis I moon mission

NASA's Artemis I moon rocket is set to launch early Wednesday after multiple scrubbed attempts. Artemis will launch from Kennedy Space Center.

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Fawley Refinery: 'Operational incident' declared at site

ExxonMobil says it is using its flares, which have been spotted by people from miles away.

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Dogs gifted by Kim Jong Un at center of South Korean row

A pair of dogs gifted by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in 2018 are now marred in a South Korean political row, with the country’s former president blaming his conservative successor for a lack of support as he gave the animals up

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Dogs gifted by Kim Jong Un at center of South Korean row

A pair of dogs gifted by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in 2018 are now mired in a South Korean political row, with the country’s former president blaming his conservative successor for a lack of support as he gave the animals up.

A custody dispute in South Korea centers on presidential pooches

The country's past leader says he will give up the dogs — a gift from North Korea — because the current administration isn't providing financial support.

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South Korea's ex-president looks to give up dogs gifted to him by Kim Jong Un

The North Korean dictator gave Moon Jae-in a pair of Pungsan dogs after a rare, one-off summit. Now Moon says his own government won't pay for their upkeep.

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Don't miss the Beaver Blood Moon lunar eclipse on Nov. 8

Earth's shadow will fall on the disk of the moon on Tuesday, Nov. 8, causing a total lunar eclipse.

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South Korea arrests former top officials over 2020 killing

South Korea’s former defense minister and coast guard chief have been arrested over their alleged involvement in covering up facts and distorting the circumstances surrounding North Korea’s killing of a South Korean fisheries official in 2020 near the rivals’ tense sea border.

Mars moon blocks out mighty Jupiter in rare satellite view (video)

The Mars Express spacecraft has witnessed a rare spectacle, spotting Mars' moon Deimos appearing to pass in front of Jupiter and its moons on Valentine's Day (Feb. 14).

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Get a head start on your stargazing plans for 2023 during World Space Week

World Space Week begins October 4 and it’s the perfect time to start mapping out your plans for next year’s night sky events.

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Storm scenes: Voices of fear, hope as Ian lashes Florida

Hurricane Ian struck a large swath of Florida on Wednesday, inundating coastal areas with strong winds and high water.

Storm Ian delays launch of Nasa's Artemis I Moon rocket

The launch of the American space agency's big new Moon rocket is being delayed for the third time.

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Artemis I launch delayed again -- this time by approaching tropical system

NASA has had to scrub yet another launch date for Artemis I, but this time the agency can blame Mother Nature.

King Charles' Birth Chart: Astrologer Predicts His Reign On Throne

King Charles is a Scorpio Sun and Taurus Moon. This is what King Charles III's zodiac sign and birth chart say about his reign, including a connection to Queen Elizabeth.

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NASA fixing moon rocket leaks, hoping for Sept. launch try

NASA is replacing leaky seals in its moon rocket at the pad in hopes of launching it on its first test flight by the end of this month.

Artemis: Nasa will try to launch Moon rocket on Saturday

After Monday's postponement, the US space agency thinks it has a strategy to launch at the weekend.

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Artemis: Nasa ready to launch new era of Moon exploration

The clock is counting down to the debut flight of the rocket that will send people back to the Moon.

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Artemis I launch officially scrubbed until Friday

The launch for Artemis I has been scrubbed until Friday.

Full speed ahead to scheduled Artemis I launch on Monday

The Artemis I Mission is scheduled to launch Monday morning, and leaders from NASA and their partners on Friday discussed the steps being taken to advance human exploration.

NASA releases ‘tour guide’ tips for upcoming Artemis I launch

Ahead of Monday’s Artemis I mission rocket launch, NASA has provided a list of “the ultimate personal tour guide” tips for those planning to watch the historic launch.

Artemis: Cornwall's Goonhilly to support Nasa Moon mission

The Cornwall site will track an uncrewed capsule ahead of future crewed missions to the Moon.

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See the moon hop over Uranus tomorrow

On Aug. 18, the moon will pass in front of the planet Uranus, an event known as lunar occultation, at 11:50 EDT (1550 GMT).

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How to watch the Sturgeon moon – the last supermoon of the year

The Sturgeon moon will be the last supermoon until August of 2023.

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How to watch tonight's Sturgeon moon – the last supermoon of the year

The Sturgeon moon will be the last supermoon until 2023.

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Thousands forecast to flock to Space Coast for historic Artemis 1 launch

NASA will be launching the first test flight around the moon since the shuttle program ended in 2011.

Buzz Aldrin's moon jacket sells for sky-high $2.8m

The US astronaut wore the inflight jacket onboard his historic trip to the Moon in 1969.

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In convention dominated by fear, control and cruelty, extremists take over Idaho GOP

Idaho’s Republican Party has always been a little out there, but its latest convention sets the stage for new levels of paranoid extremity, writes the Editorial Board. Cruelty marks the GOP. | Opinion

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New photos of North Korean defectors being dragged back at border sparks condemnation from Seoul

On Wednesday, South Korea’s presidential office condemned the former progressive administration’s decision to repatriate two North Korean fishermen in 2019 amid newly released photographs of the men being forcibly moved across the border. In response, President Yoon Suk-yeol’s spokesperson Kang In-sun called the decision “a crime against humanity that violated both international law and the constitution.” The fishermen were deported just five days after being taken into custody without the usual treatment of North Korean defectors in which they are investigated and debriefed by Seoul’s intelligence officials.

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Celebrating the 53rd anniversary of the moon landing

Take a seat in our starship, the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, and relive the tremendous excitement of the Apollo missions to the Moon and the first ever lunar landing! On Saturday, July 16 at MOSH, local indie space rock band Skyview will deliver an immersive rock show celebrating the 53rd anniversary of the momentous Moon landing. Experience original songs inspired by the Space Race come to life as they’re synched with lasers, lights, and historic footage during this epic performance that will send you soaring through space!

What to know: Sunday night’s total lunar eclipse in Jacksonville

This is what we should see coming up Sunday night.

Leaders of 2 Koreas exchange letters of hope amid tensions

The leaders of the rival Koreas have exchanged letters expressing hope for improved bilateral relations, which have plummeted amid a freeze in nuclear negotiations and North Korea’s accelerating weapons development.

Full ‘pink moon’ to shine Easter weekend

Moonrise in Jacksonville Saturday evening is at 8:03 p.m. -- this is just after sundown at 7:55 p.m.

Heading to the moon: NASA asking for help with next astronaut moon lander

NASA is asking for help creating the next astronaut moon lander.

SKorea ex-President Park, jailed for corruption, is pardoned

South Korean President Moon Jae-in says he will pardon his chief conservative rival and predecessor, Park Geun-hye, who is serving a lengthy prison term for bribery and other crimes.

SnapJax viewers get peek at rare lunar eclipse through the clouds

The clouds definitely crashed the party in the sky.

South Korea's leader vows final push for talks with North

South Korea’s president says he’ll keep striving to promote peace with North Korea through dialogue until the end of his term next May, after Pyongyang raised animosities with a resumption of provocative weapons tests.

At UN, Moon pushes peace with NKorea after missile tests

South Korean President Moon Jae-in again pushed for peace and reconciliation with North Korea, amid recent missile testing on both ends of the peninsula.

Bezos loses appeal of NASA's plans to use Musk moon lander

Jeff Bezos has lost his appeal of NASA's contract with Elon Musk's SpaceX to build its new moon lander.

The American space program is experiencing a new renaissance

NASA astronauts Raja Chair and Doug Wheelock explain how commercial missions are paving the way for the return to the moon.

Fun Event at The Mosh: Rock The Moon Featuring Skyview | River City Live

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin described seeing the Moon from the surface for the first time as a “magnificent desolation.”

Outgoing UNF AD Lee Moon looking forward to being a fan in the stands

University of North Florida Athletic director Lee Moon is calling a career and said his reason for stepping away is simple.

Biden, South Korea's Moon 'deeply concerned' about NKorea

President Joe Biden says he and South Korean President Moon Jae-in remain “deeply concerned” about the situation with North Korea.

Police: Dunkin’ customer, 77, fatally punched by employee

Police say a Dunkin’ store employee fatally punched a 77-year-old customer in Florida after the employee said the man used a racial slur against him.

Moon, Biden agree to work on joint North Korea strategy

In this photo provided by South Korea Presidential Blue House, South Korean President Moon Jae-in talks on the phone with U.S. President Joe Biden at the presidential Blue House in Seoul, in South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. During their first phone talks since President Joe Biden’s Jan. 20 inauguration, South Korean President Moon Jae-in proposed the allies make joint efforts for lasting peace and denuclearization. The two leaders agreed on the need to soon map out a “comprehensive strategy on North Korea if possible,” Moon’s spokesman, Kang Min-seok, said. AdThe U.S., which has about 28,500 troops stationed in South Korea, regularly stages military drills with South Korea. North Korea views such military training and U.S.-led sanctions as proof of American hostility.

Moon urges Biden to learn from Trump's N. Korea diplomacy

South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks during an on-line New Year press conference with local and foreign journalists at the Presidential Blue House in Seoul, South Korea Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (Jeon Heon-kyun/Pool Photo via AP)SEOUL – South Korea’s president on Monday urged the incoming Biden administration to build upon the achievements and learn from the failures of President Donald Trump’s diplomatic engagement with North Korea. Biden has accused Trump of chasing the spectacle of summits rather than meaningful curbs on the North’s nuclear capabilities. And while Moon acknowledged that Biden is likely to try a different approach than Trump, he stressed that Biden could still learn from Trump’s successes and failures in dealing with North Korea. “The start of the Biden administration provides a new opportunity to start over talks between North Korea and the United States and also between South and North Korea,” which have stalled amid the stalemate in nuclear negotiations, Moon said.

First full moon on Halloween since 1944

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The blue moon will rise at 6:58 p.m. on Halloween night and for the first time since 1944, all time zones across the United States will see a blue moon on Halloween. A blue moon is when two full moons occur within the same month, the second full moon is called a blue moon. We have seen blue moons on Halloween more recently that 1944, but not in all of the time zones across the US. 1944, 1955, and 2011 are the most recent years the Moon was full for the second time that month on Halloween. The next time the blue moon will be on Halloween will be in the year 2039.

Water on the moon? It’s not quite what you might think

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) has confirmed, for the first time, water on the sunlit surface of the moon. This discovery indicates that water may be distributed across the lunar surface and not limited to cold, shadowed places. SOFIA has detected water molecules (H2O) in Clavius Crater, one of the largest craters visible from Earth, located in the moon’s southern hemisphere. In 2018, SOFIA began detecting water molecules in sunlight through spectral analysis on the moon. Whether the water SOFIA found is easily accessible for use as a resource remains to be determined.

N. Korea's Kim apologizes over shooting death of S. Korean

It’s extremely unusual for a North Korean leader to apologize to South Korea on any issue. South Korean officials condemned North Korea for what they called an “atrocious act” and pressed it punish those responsible. According to the North Korean message, North Korean troops first fired blanks after the man found in the North’s waters refused to answer other than saying he’s from South Korea a couple of times. The troops determined he was dead and burned the floating object in line with anti-coronavirus rules, according to the North Korean message read by Suh. The North Korean message was sent from the United Front Department of the ruling Workers’ Party, a top North Korean body in charge of relations with South Korea.

Look up! Saturday night’s view of the moon will be the best of the month

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – This weekend will be the BEST time to view the lunar landscape, because the Moon will be half illuminated in its first quarter phase. NASA has declared Friday night it’s annual International Observe The Moon Night. Kids activities to learn more about the moonIf you want to involve your kids with International Observe The Moon Night, here are some activities to help them get excited and learn more about the moonSketch the moon- learn about the moon phases and how the moon looks during different nights of the month. Viewers can learn more about NASA lunar science and participate in International Observe the Moon Night from any location. Plan AheadUpcoming dates for International Observe the Moon Night

50 years of Earth Days: A persepctive

The first Earth Day celebrations on April 22, 1970, took place at 2,000 colleges and universities, roughly 10,000 primary and secondary schools and hundreds of communities across the United States. More importantly, it “brought 20 million Americans out into the spring sunshine for peaceful demonstrations in favor of environmental reform," according to Jack Lewis, author of “The Birth of EPA.”

Check out this ‘mini-moon’ that’s orbiting Earth

A tiny object that has gotten sucked into orbit around Earth is acting as a temporary mini-moon. The object, which is actually an asteroid, is only the second asteroid known to orbit Earth, according to CNN. Kacper Wierzchos and Theodore Pruyne, both researcher specialists for the Catalina Sky Survey, made the discovery on Feb. 15 and posted it to Twitter. On the night of Feb. 15, my Catalina Sky Survey teammate Teddy Pruyne and I found a 20th magnitude object. pic.twitter.com/zLkXyGAkZl — Kacper Wierzchos (@WierzchosKacper) February 26, 2020Researchers said the asteroid, known as 2020 CD3, is likely between 6.2 feet and 11.4 feet in diameter.

NASA's new lunar rover will hunt for water on the Moon

NASA's VIPER mobile robot will roam around the Moon's South Pole looking for water ice in 2022. (NASA AMES/Daniel Rutter)(CNN) - NASA will send a mobile robot to the South Pole of the Moon to hunt for water, the US space agency has announced. The rover -- the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, or VIPER for short -- is the size of a golf cart, and will sample the Moon's soil environments to search for evidence of water and ice. Scientists consider the lunar poles as promising places to search for water ice, which could be used to provide oxygen for humans to breathe, and hydrogen and oxygen for rocket fuel. The vehicle, which is due to land on the lunar surface in December 2022, will collect data on different soil environments on the Moon and map out where else water could be found.

A full Hunter's Moon to light sky Sunday

Matt Cardy/Getty Images(CNN) - Moon enthusiasts, get ready -- because the next full moon will appear Sunday. The full moon, known as the Hunter's Moon, always follows September's Harvest Moon. According to the Farmer's Almanac, the Hunter's Moon gets its name from the Native Americans. With the full moon, it was easier to see deer and other animals and successfully hunt in the darkness. The moon will appear full for three days, from Saturday morning to Tuesday morning, according to NASA.

Moon's terminator to shine bright Saturday night

JACKSONVILLE, Fla - Saturday is International Observe the Moon Night and the occasion is marked not for the size or brightness but rather celebrate lunar science, exploration, celestial observation, and our cultural and personal connections to the Moon. On October 5, the Moon will be around first quarter a great phase for evening observing because the Moon's terminator (the line between night and day) where shadows are the longest, offers better details compared to full Moon. All NEFAS volunteers bring their personal stargazing equipment and will instruct guests how to look at the sky objects safely without damage. If you are having trouble with your own telescope, bring it along and one of our Telescope Doctors will take a look at it. Channel 4 Meteorologists expect increasing clouds breeze and some showers Saturday night but NEFAS members WILL BE AVAILABLE regardless of inclement weather.

South Korea's young men are fighting back against feminism

As feminist issues come to the fore in deeply patriarchal South Korea, there's a growing discontent among young men that they're being left behind. With each court victory, the disquiet among men, especially young men, began to build. End of old masculinityFor 62 years, South Korean men have been forced to join the army. Despite the lack of political parties targeting young men, Moon Sung-ho, from Dang Dang We, is not discouraged. He points to how young men are struggling to buy their own homes, or even pay for dates.

Rare full moon on Friday the 13th

Onlookers will be able to catch a glimpse of a rare full moon on Friday the 13th. The next full Moon will be early Saturday morning, Sept. 14, 2019. The Moon will appear full for about three days centered around this time, from Thursday night through Sunday morning, NASA reports. The last time the U.S. had a Friday the 13th full moon was on Oct. 13, 2000, experts say. So while keeping an eye out for werewolves, goblins and ghosts, check out the full moon!

NASA remixes Ariana Grande song to promote moon mission

(CNN) - NASA is relying on a bit of star power to educate youth about space and promote its upcoming mission to the moon. Interns for the US space agency remixed Ariana Grande's "NASA," and rewrote the lyrics to promote NASA's work. Back to lunar orbit there is still more to uncover." "Through the agency's Artemis lunar exploration program, we will use innovative new technologies and systems to explore more of the Moon than ever before," the agency added. One of the key features of the program is sustainable space exploration with reusable spacecraft and architecture, which could later take humans to Mars.

NASA details Artemis moon missions

NASA has dubbed this path back to the moon Artemis, after Apollo's twin sister in Greek mythology. NASA is calling this the Artemis program in honor of Apollo's twin sister in Greek mythology, the goddess of the Moon. Other factors of the design represent the Earth, the moon and our trajectory from the moon to Mars. Currently, the focus is on the moon, but NASA sees these concepts as workable for a Mars mission, as well. Astronauts will launch on Artemis 2, and the first woman and next man to walk on the moon will launch on Artemis 3.

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