Join us for another journey through the cosmos for the week starting August 18th. We start with the breathtaking Full Sturgeon Moon, a blue supermoon that will dazzle the night with its brilliance. We'll also discuss what makes a moon "super" and "blue."

As the Moon cozies up to Saturn, we share tips for observing this close encounter, along with updates on other planetary highlights this week, including Jupiter, Mars, and Venus. For the early risers, we explore the elusive Zodiacal Light and its mystical glow in the pre-dawn hours.

We'll also venture deep into the cosmos and take a look at the emerging science of gravitational waves. Discover how these ripples in space-time, predicted over a century ago, are opening a new window into the universe and reshaping our understanding of cosmic events.

Links:

How does LIGO work?

Ripples of Gravity, Flashes of Light

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