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Supermoon Dims January’s Quadrantid Meteor Shower

Ethan R. Coleman December 30, 2025

At a Glance Supermoon lights up January sky, dimming the Quadrantid meteor shower. Peak expected due to moonlight. Supermoon appears up to 14%...

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2026 Sky Show: Moon Missions, Solar Eclipses, and Interstellar Comet

Sophia A. Reynolds December 29, 2025

At a Glance 2026 will feature moon landings, solar eclipses, supermoons, auroras, and the fading interstellar comet 3I/Atlas. NASA's Artemis...

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Artemis II: NASA Plans First Crewed Lunar Orbit in 2026

Sophia A. Reynolds December 28, 2025

At a Glance Artemis II will launch a crewed lunar orbit in 2026. Four astronauts will orbit the Moon for ~10 days. Mission tests NASA's...

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Island Packers Celebrates Gray Whale Season’s Start on December 26

Ethan R. Coleman December 28, 2025

When the holiday lights flicker and the sea is still, one of Southern California's most iconic wildlife events begins on December 26: the start of...

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Aluminum Foil Melts in Homemade Lasagna, Turning Dinner Into a Literal Battery

Sophia A. Reynolds December 24, 2025

On Dec. 5, a Threads user’s lasagna turned into a literal battery. The Mishap That Sparked a Science Thread Tay Tanesha posted a series of photos...

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Mountain Lion P-129 Captured Near Santa Monica Wildlife Crossing, Joining Long-Running National Park Study

Ethan R. Coleman December 20, 2025

At the heart of the Santa Monica Mountains, a female mountain lion named P‑129 has just been fitted with a tracking collar, joining a decades‑old...

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Winter Solstice Begins as Southern Hemisphere Celebrates Longest Summer Day

Ethan R. Coleman December 18, 2025

Sunday marks the shortest day north of the equator as winter solstice begins, while Southern Hemisphere celebrates the longest summer day. Equinoxes...

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Griffith Observatory Welcomes Stargazers for Free Public Star Party on Dec. 20

Ethan R. Coleman December 18, 2025

On Saturday, Dec. 20, the Griffith Observatory will host its monthly Public Star Party, a free event that blends afternoon and evening...

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Join the 2025‑26 Christmas Bird Count and Other Winter Birding Events Across Southern California

Ethan R. Coleman December 18, 2025

Southern California’s winter twilight is alive with the chatter of Western Scrub Jays, Great Horned Owls, House Finches, and even Red‑Crowned...

Dinosaur footprints stretch across Stelvio National Park with golden light and misty Alps.

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Triassic Dinosaur Footprints Unearthed in Italy’s Stelvio National Park

Ethan R. Coleman December 17, 2025

A wildlife photographer has uncovered one of the oldest and largest dinosaur trackways known, covering roughly 20,000 prints across five kilometres...