This redefined shooting star. It’s not just spacecraft that are impacted by the horrors of deep space. In October, 15 people were hospitalized after a cosmic ray sent a New Jersey-bound JetBlue flight plunging thousands of feet — a phenomenon that could potentially pose a threat to air travel. “We have lots and lots of … Read more
Retrograde. A trigger word if ever there was one. Retrogrades are notorious for causing drama, confusion, delays, and stagnation relative to themes associated with the planet in question. But it ain’t all bad. The word retrograde comes from the Latin retrogradus, meaning “to walk backward.” And while planets do not technically move in reverse, they decelerate … Read more
A six-pack of planets will line up and light up the night sky this week, folks. On August 28th, Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn will align for our viewing pleasure. The best time to catch sight of this rare planetary parade is early morning, just before sunrise. Bonus: depending on cloud coverage, the … Read more