Sunday, March 10, 2019

March 10 - 50 Billion Free-Floating Planets

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There may be 50 billion free-floating planets in our galaxy
There are at least 200 billion stars in our galaxy, and perhaps even a greater number of planets. Now a new study suggests there could be an additional 50 billion rogue planets, not orbiting any stars. Read more.
Watch right whale and calf interact with dolphins
An endangered right whale mom and her baby interact with a group of curious dolphins. The video was shot via drone by NOAA researchers. Watch video.
5 ways life would be better were it always daylight saving time
Welcome to daylight saving time 2019! This researcher argues that we'd be better off if we moved to daylight saving time year-round. Here’s why.

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Tonight … Watch for the moon below Mars
For the next few evenings, let the moon be your guide to the red planet Mars and the constellation Taurus' two major signposts: Aldebaran and the Pleiades cluster. Read more.
Hot air balloon at sunrise, over Morocco
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Sunrise in Marrakech, Morocco, on February 27, taken from a hot air balloon. Photo by Ming Bow. Thank you, Ming!
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