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5 planets, moon to align in rare ‘Parade of Planets’ by: Brantly Keiek Posted: Jun 20, 2022 / 04:45 PM CDT Updated: Jun 24, 2022 / 03:49 PM CDT ...
Curious Kids is a series for children in which we ask experts to answer questions from kids. Why do Uranus and other planets have rings around them? (Lesedi, 6, Soweto, South Africa) ...
With the COVID-19 pandemic shuttering schools, as a parent, you may be looking for fun and easy ways to help teach science to your kids at home. Or maybe your family just spent the summer outdoors ...
On Earth’s surface, it’s hard to get kids to stop gazing at their screens. A new magazine, Astronomy for Kids, prompts children to look at the stars instead. The special child-focused magazine ...
Our picks for the best space books for kids will add science and diverse titles to youngsters' libraries. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...
Gift-giving season is upon us once again! And if you’re not sure what to get the kids in your life, we’re here to help. Many new STEM books for kids and young adults came out this year, and we asked a ...
Melissa Stewart’s Picks: Author of Tree Hole Homes: Daytime Dens and Nighttime Nooks and more science books for children Your Place In The Universe by Jason Chin Get The Book “This new book… starts ...
Dwarf planets are worlds too small to be full-fledged planets, but too big to fit in smaller astronomical categories. Pluto, the most famous dwarf planet, lost its planet status in 2006.
In January 2025, seven planets— Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune —will align in a way that is visible to the naked eye or with modest telescopic aid.
About 71% of our planet's surface is covered in water, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, and Earth's atmosphere protects the planet from solar radiation.
While the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science is closed for renovations, museum staff will hit the road to host ...
🔎 Celestron Inspire 100AZ: This telescope is more advanced than some other telescopes on this list, making it a great choice for kids who take astronomy seriously.