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Sturgeon Super Moon To Illuminate The Skies On August 1, 2023
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Sturgeon Super Moon To Illuminate The Skies On August 1, 2023

Skywatchers and astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat on August 1, 2023. The highly anticipated Sturgeon Super Moon will grace the night skies tonight. This spectacular celestial event is also known as the "Full Sturgeon Moon". It promises to be a sight to behold as the moon reaches its peak fullness. The Moon appears larger and brighter than usual. The event has captured the attention of stargazers worldwide, who eagerly await the rare and enchanting spectacle. "Super Moon" refers to a full moon that occurs when the moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit. This orbit is known as the perigee. During this time, the moon appears up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than a regular full moon. This creates a stunning visual display that captivates onlookers. The Sturgeon Super Mo...
5 Planets aligned in really rare series of celestial events
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5 Planets aligned in really rare series of celestial events

Five planets line up to put on a celestial show for skywatchers tonight. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Uranus will briefly appear in a planetary alignment near the crescent moon after sunset. The planets – Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, and Mars – will come together on the western horizon. Near the crescent moon, for a brief display after sunset. 5 Planets Align: This week is witnessing a rare celestial event that has captured the attention of stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts all around the world. From March 28, 2023, onwards, stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts around the world will have a rare opportunity to witness a spectacular celestial event. A planetary alignment. Five planets - Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Mercury, and Uranus - will align in the sky and create a breatht...
First Apollo mission to the Moon 
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First Apollo mission to the Moon 

First humans to land on the moon were Neil Armstrong (1930-2012) and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin (1930-). Armstrong walked on the moon about six-and-a-half hours later. The Apollo 11 mission occurred eight years after President John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) announced a national goal of landing a man on the moon by the end of the 1960s. Armstrong famously said, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." When he took his first step, Armstrong said, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." In 1972, Apollo 17 made its final trip to the moon. President Kennedy made this appeal to a special joint session of Congress on May 25, 1961: "I believe this nation should commit itself to landing a man on the moon within this decade and returning him safely to Earth."&nb...
July 20, 1969: Apollo 11 astronauts landed on moon
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July 20, 1969: Apollo 11 astronauts landed on moon

Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins landed on the moon approximately 53 years ago. Some people still called it a hoax and many more believe in this achievement. Let's read some real facts about the moon's mission in 1969. If you find yourself in a dispute about whether humanity first set foot on the Moon on July 20, 1969, you are probably not ready for it. Most people believe that US government, Nasa, and the 12 astronauts who stepped on the Moon did fake it. The 400,000 individuals engaged in the Apollo 11 program would not be able to fake one of humanity's greatest achievements. However, people do believe that the US government and NASA had faked it. They exclaim that they wanted to divert the attention of people away from the Vietnam wa...