The Milky Way has billions of stars; among them, our own sun finds its place. The galaxy"s name is derived from the radiant, pale appearance of the band of stars and gas clouds that graces Earth"s sky. Methodical observations of the night sky started with early civilizations but astronomy, the oldest natural science, remains a source of fascination today. It"s what brings stargazers to Portugal"s Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, a site free from heavy light pollution. Now"s a good time to seek out your own celestial spectacle, as it is Astronomy Week and the main event, Saturday"s Fall Astronomy Day, this year coincides with the autumnal equinox.
Fall Astronomy Week
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Aurora borealis
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Veterans Day
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Let’s celebrate
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC
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For Hispanic Heritage Month: Out of Many, One
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The moon rises for Mid-Autumn Festival
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Pride 2024
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Visiting the Mamanuca Islands for Fiji Day
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Paper lanterns on the longest night
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Badlands National Park in South Dakota
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In Sicily, history is everywhere
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Winter in the Finnish wilds
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Formal garden at Château de Villandry, Loire Valley, France
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It s Australia Day
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A good time in the Badlands
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Does this chameleon look a little insecure?
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National Bird Day
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Village of Zahara de la Sierra, Cadiz, Spain
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Serra de Tramuntana, Majorca, Spain
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Night view of the RMS Queen Mary, Long Beach, California
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Happy Easter!
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