NASA researchers want to send nude human images into space to start a conversation with aliens
The group of researchers crafted a scientific proposal, โA Beacon in the Galaxy,โ to communicate with aliens through radio-transmitted messages that include scientific notions that introduce characteristics of humanity to outer space.
Looking up: 2020 was a great year for astronomy
In March, we saw a Super Worm Moon, named for the earthworms and grubs that emerge after the winter season. And in May, we saw the supermoon known as the Flower Moon, Corn Planting Moon, Milk Moon or Vesak Festival Moon, according to NASA. Blue moon on HalloweenWeโve all heard the saying, โonce in a blue moon.โ We use it to signify something that doesnโt happen all that often, and we definitely experienced that in 2020. We saw an actual blue moon --- which is the second full moon in a single month -- on Halloween. The next blue moon is not expected until August of 2021.
Your best bet for catching a breathtaking glimpse of the Leonid meteor shower this month
Have you heard of the Leonid meteor shower? It comes around every November, but the chances of seeing it this year are much higher than last year. The shower happens at the same time every year, when Earthโs orbit crosses the orbit of Comet Tempel-Tuttle, according to Space.com. A trail of dust is left behind the comet, and when Earthโs orbit crosses that trail, pieces of the comet fall toward our planetโs surface. Luckily for us, meteors are visible to the naked eye, and the shower will peak overnight Monday into Tuesday (Nov. 16-17) around 3 a.m.
KSAT Kids: See Saturn and Jupiter tonight at weekly free star gazing event
SAN ANTONIO Jupiter and Saturn -- they are planets you can see right now in the San Antonio night skies. If you dont know how to spot them or dont have a telescope to find them the San Antonio Astronomical Association is here to help. Every Wednesday, the association meets up for its free to the public event, Astronomy in the Park. The event is at Raymond Rimkus Park located on Evers Road in Leon Valley. Right now, its just Jupiter and Saturn that are very clear to spot, but Mars will also be visible later this month. The event is weekly depending on clear skies and if weather permits.