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Mar 06, 2020

NASA’s New Mars Rover Was Named By A Va. Seventh-Grader

Its name is “Perseverance,” a word many middle schoolers (and adults) can’t spell.

Apr 26, 2017

Tried And True: DCist Rides Air And Space Museum’s New Virtual Reality Machine

“We can transcend time and space.”

Apr 07, 2017

If You Want To See Jupiter, Tonight’s Your Best Bet All Year

It will appear to be its biggest and brightest compared to any other day this year.

Aug 11, 2016

How To Catch Tonight’s Extra Intense Perseid Meteor Shower

Hint: you’ll have to drive.

Mar 01, 2016

Livestream: Watch Scott Kelly Return To Earth After 340 Days In Space

“I could go another hundred days, I could go another year if I had to,” Kelly says.

Jan 13, 2015

You Will Be Able To (Briefly) See Comet Lovejoy In The D.C. Area Tonight

Grab your binoculars and head to the suburbs for a good view of this green comet.

Nov 17, 2014

Leonids Meteor Shower To Be Visible Over D.C. Tonight

Tonight and early this morning! Find a flat place and look up!

Oct 07, 2014

Sacrifice Yourself—And Your Sleep—To Blood Moon Tomorrow Morning

Wake up early tomorrow morning to catch Blood Moon!

Jul 11, 2014

Oh Yes, There Will Be A ‘Super Moon’ This Weekend

ALL HAIL THE SUPER MOON.

Jun 07, 2014

Maryland Astronaut Posts First Vine From Space

Just something to marvel at over your morning coffee.

 
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