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We spend so much time focused on our lives here on Earth that we often fail to notice the amazing things far, far away.

Our seemingly limitless universe is filled with genuinely astonishing things, and you can learn all about them here!

Did you know that our galaxy, the Milky Way, is around a hundred thousand light-years wide?

Continue reading to learn more about our solar system, the planets inside it, and the rest of the universe!

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What is a Sturgeon Moon?

What Is A Sturgeon Moon?

Becca Marsh
Dec 3, 2022

In August, the first full moon is called the Sturgeon Moon and is named after the primitive fish species.

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What is a buck moon?

What Is A Buck Moon?

Becca Marsh
Dec 3, 2022

The full moon of July is known as the buck moon because it's the time of year when all bucks' horns are fully grown.

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What is a strawberry moon?

What Is A Strawberry Moon?

Becca Marsh
Dec 3, 2022

Did you know the full moon of June is called a strawberry moon because it represents trees bearing fruit?

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What is the Flower Moon?

What Is A Flower Moon?

Becca Marsh
Dec 3, 2022

The Flower Moon is the first full moon of May and gets its name from the bounty of flowers growing in unison in May.

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What is a pink moon?

What Is A Pink Moon?

Becca Marsh
Dec 3, 2022

The Pink Moon is the full moon of April. The name is linked to the pink-colored flowers that are in bloom during spring.

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What is a worm moon?

What Is A Worm Moon?

Becca Marsh
Dec 3, 2022

The full moon of March is known as a worm moon because this is when the ground thaws in the northern hemisphere.

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What is a snow moon?

What Is A Snow Moon?

Becca Marsh
Dec 3, 2022

Many full moons throughout the year have a name, and that of February is called a snow moon.

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What is a wolf moon?

What Is A Wolf Moon?

Becca Marsh
Dec 3, 2022

In Native American culture, the first full moon of the year is known as a Wolf Moon.

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What is gravity?

What Is Gravity?

Becca Marsh
Mar 17, 2021

The word "gravity" comes from the Latin word "gravitas", which means "weight".

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Black Hole Photograph 2019

What Happens If A Person Goes Into A Black Hole?

Emily Stewart
Mar 17, 2021

Did you know that some black holes are as small as just one atom yet contain the mass of a giant mountain?

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5 Impressively Realistic Movies About Space

5 Impressively Realistic Movies About Space

Jack De Graaf
Nov 18, 2021

For a Sci-Fi movie about wormholes & black holes, how accurate is Interstellar? Well, the answer is simple: insanely accurate.

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Terrific Facts About Triton

5 Celestial Facts About Triton – Neptune’s Largest Moon

Shash Wighton
Apr 5, 2021

Ice volcanoes are real and can be found on Neptune's largest moon, Triton. Also they're not that different from lava volcanoes!

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