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What's in the Sky: Eclipse, comet coming this month

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What's in the Sky: Eclipse, comet coming this month

By Jim White
Updated Apr 2, 2024

Welcome to April, our first full month of spring. The month features shorter but warmer nights and generally a few more clear nights as we approach summer. And this year we have the chance to spot a comet, and view a total solar eclipse.

What's in the Sky: February brings low planet sightings, Snow Moon

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What's in the Sky: February brings low planet sightings, Snow Moon

By Jim White
Updated Jan 30, 2024

Welcome to our shortest month of the year — this year one day longer (Leap Year).

Most of you know that Feb. 2 is “Groundhog Day.” That comes roughly from an old Celtic calendar, as one of four “Cross Quarter” days, the others being May Day, Lammas Day (Aug. 1) and Halloween.

Space junk cleanup bill passes Senate

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Space junk cleanup bill passes Senate

Updated Nov 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Orbital Sustainability (ORBITS) Act Oct. 31, a bipartisan bill to establish a first-…

What's in the sky: December is ‘best month for Mars’

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What's in the sky: December is ‘best month for Mars’

By Jim White
Nov 30, 2022

Welcome to December, our last month of the year, and the start of winter. The winter solstice will occur on Dec. 21. On that day, we’ll have a…

What's In the Sky: Shorter days mean more time to view the stars

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What's In the Sky: Shorter days mean more time to view the stars

By Jim White
Sep 28, 2022

Welcome to October, our first full month of Autumn. We’re still in daylight saving time, but the seasonal change is apparent in the change of …

Discovery Center hosts Harvest Moon Walk

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Discovery Center hosts Harvest Moon Walk

Sep 7, 2022

Columbia Gorge Discovery Center, 5000 Discovery Drive, The Dalles, hosts its free annual Harvest Moon Walk on Saturday, Sept. 10.

What's in the Sky: Summer solstice, ‘supermoons’ arrive in June

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What's in the Sky: Summer solstice, ‘supermoons’ arrive in June

By Jim White
May 31, 2022

Welcome to June, the month of the summer solstice. On June 21, our Sun will be at its highest point in our sky, about 67 degrees above the sou…

What's in the Sky: May 2022

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What's in the Sky: May 2022

By Jim White
Apr 27, 2022

Welcome to May. The big event in our May night sky will occur on the 15th, when we will have a lull Lunar eclipse. Our bright planets remain m…

What's in the Sky: Shorter nights, warmer temperatures feature of April skies

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What's in the Sky: Shorter nights, warmer temperatures feature of April skies

By Jim White
Mar 30, 2022

April has arrived, with (somewhat) warmer temperatures and usually a few more clear skies. Our days are definitely getting longer, our nights …

What's in the Sky: Early morning is time to see planets in February

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What's in the Sky: Early morning is time to see planets in February

By Jim White
Jan 26, 2022

Welcome to February, our shortest month. Those with winter doldrums will be happy to know that during February, we gain almost an hour and a h…

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