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Belt of Venus: the Other Side of Oregon / Washington Coast Sunset Look to the other side of that sunset and see what's taking place. There's a whole effect happening there with different colors and shades.an incredibly cool inside look into the floating phenom called the Belt of Venus.
Comet ATLAS Captured Above Oregon, Even Coast - Photos, Video - Surprise astronomy moments all over Oregon with Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3)
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Green Nightglow Above Us All the Time, You Just Didn't Know: Washington / Oregon Coast Science
Also called chemiluminescence, once you see it you can't unsee it. Astronomy, Rialto Beach, Manzanita, Gold Beach. It's called “airglow” (or "nightglow" at night) - a bizarre but extremely faint green glow in the night skies. The reason you don't know about it is because you largely cannot see it with the naked eye, although if you look at most night photographs of the Washington coastline or Oregon coast, it's there. But it takes photographic equipment.
Earth Gets a New 'Mini-Moon' for About 59 Days: Washington, Oregon Coast Astronomy - Asteroid 2024 PT5 won't even make a full orbit and can't be seen - from 2024. Asteroid 2024 PT5 was hooked by Earth's gravity and hang out near the planet for a time, although it wasn't visible to the average person
Washington / Oregon Coast Astronomy Fun with Groundhog Day, 'Da Vinci Glow'
Look for a planetary conjunction and earthshine. Then, around the middle of the month, look for “Earthshine” to illuminate the darker side of the moon, seen in the southwest just after sunset. Sometimes called Da Vinci's Glow, this is the sunlight reflected back onto the moon from the Earth's polar ice caps and clouds.
Comet above Bandon. Photo courtesy Manuela Durson - see Manuela Durson Fine Arts for more
NASA Closeup Images of Europa Show More of Frozen Ocean World
A new kind of oceanic world completely unlike the Oregon / Washington coast. Astronomy
A Little Halloween Astronomy for Oregon Coast, Washington Coast
There's a bit of science of the skies at work above. It's a tradition that's almost as old as the British Isles, but this factoid goes back billions of years. That holiday occurs at the approximate midway point between the autumn and winter solstice. Yet it's only been fixed by tradition, an expert tells us. The true cross-quarter day creates a discrepancy of about one week. “According to the ancient Celts, a cross-quarter day marks the beginning, not the middle, of a season".
How To Photograph Emissions Nebulae Above Washington Coast / Oregon Coast, Elsewhere
Starting with astrophotography into filters, techniques. Astronomy, Secret Beach, Natural Bridges, South Coast. It is absolute
Interstellar Objects Above Oregon Coast / Washington Coast Only Cameras Can See: Emissions Nebulae
Astrophotography has taken on whole new levels of accessibility. Astronomy, Gold Beach, sciences, Secret Beach. On clear nights above the Oregon coast and Washington coast, there's a lot of things lurking up there we cannot see. But they're very much there. Weird, indistinct blobs; fuzzy splats in the sky; things that look like giant dots with fading edges around them (as if someone had spilled iridescent coffee in the heavens); to the surreal crescent of Barnard's Loop: all in a bizarre, crayon-like pink/red
Comet ZTF Already Seen from Oregon Coast; Dramatic Video of Tail Hit
It's definitely getting brighter; some other cosmic surprises that are very Star Trek. Sciences, astronomy, Washington coast
Weird Lights Above: Starlink Satellites Visible Over Washington, Oregon, Coastlines
At least one video has surfaced of a string of odd lights in the sky above the Pacific Northwest, showing them heading in a straight line and at an even pace. That, it seems, was the latest launch of Starlink satellites zipping around above towns both major and small on Friday, and likely even putting on a show along the Oregon coast and Washington coast.
2017 ECLIPSE FROM NEAR OREGON COAST
Oregon Eclipse: totality dissipates FAST#OReclipse Video Totality waning - quickly. Taken just now from Salem, Or. From https://www.beachconnection.net
Posted by Oregon Coast Beach Connection on Monday, August 21, 2017
Satellite Swarms Create Otherworldly Light Shows Above Oregon, Washington, Coastlines Hordes of satellites are causing a stir around the planet
Spacecraft Captures Images of Oregon Coast Crabbers Aglow A satellite from National Weather Service captured pattern of glowing dots
Apparent SpaceX Rocket Debris Found on Oregon Coast Found at Waldport: what appears to be charred debris from the Falcon X rocket. Lincoln County Sheriffs reported Friday they found what appears to be charred debris from the Falcon X rocket that created such a startling show in the skies over the west coast in late March. This comes after another piece was found in eastern Washington
Fireball Debris Over Oregon Coast, Washington, Canada Was SpaceX Rocket - See video One pinpoint of light looked so brilliant it almost gave the set of objects an asymmetrical spacecraft appearance. On top of the wild light display, the debris field made a massive sonic boom as it entered the atmosphere, causing some to think this was an earthquake and others reporting it shook their windows.
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Astronomy from a Pacific Northwest Perspective: stargazing, space science, meteors, aurora borealis, interstellar phenomena, surprises in the skies. Sciences, weather
Aurora Borealis Tonight: Timing, Display Strength for Oregon, Washington, Coa...
Through 2 a.m. likely best, but some lights possible through dawn June 1 - 2. Space weather, astronomy
Bright and Active Arietids Meteors May Hit Pre-Dawn Hours of Oregon, Washingt...
Look to east hour before sunrise and you may catch a show. Sciences, astronomy, weather
Oregon State Parks Day on June 7: Free Parking and Events on Coast, Inland
Hikes, talks, BBQ, disc golf and even astronomy. Sciences, south coast events, Florence events, Astoria events, Seaside events, Cannon Beach events, Manzanita events, Rockaway Beach events, Tillamook events, Garibaldi events, Oceanside events, Pacific City events, Lincoln City events, Depoe Bay events, Newport events, Waldport events, Newport events, Yachats events, Brookings, Coos Bay, Reedsport
Above Oregon / Washington Coast in May: Meteors Peak, Galaxy Disappears - and...
A sky full of possibilities this month, including a star that might explode. Sciences, astronomy
Dark Sky Week is Prime Along Oregon Coast: Where and Where Not to Go
General guide to dark sky viewing from south to north coast. Astronomy
Catching that Cone of Light - False Dusk - Right About Now in Washington, Oregon
Called the Zodiacal Light, it originates in outer space. Sciences, astronomy
Next Meteor Showers to Look for in Washington, Oregon, Coastlines. And What's...
Lyrids coming; zodiacal light / false dusk possibility in March. Astronomy, weather
Planet Parade Above Oregon, Washington and Coastlines Now Through Early Feb
Six planets overhead and four of them visible without optics. Astronomy, sciences, Washington coast events, south coast events, Florence events, Astoria events, Seaside events, Cannon Beach events, Manzanita events, Rockaway Beach events, Tillamook events, Garibaldi events, Oceanside events, Pacific City events, Lincoln City events, Depoe Bay events, Newport events, Waldport events, Newport events, Yachats events
Quadrantids Meteor Shower Peak Coming Up for Oregon, Washington, Coast Beaches
A very short peak just before dawn, Jan 3; a weird radio aspect. Astronomy, sciences
Jupiter, Planets Put on Show in December - Geminids Now Above Oregon, Washing...
Jupiter at its brightest, Geminids peak Dec 13 - 14. Sciences, surf, astronomy
Rare 'Black Moon' Coming: Its Effect on Oregon / Washington Coast Tides
Last time it happened was 2019. Astronomy, sciences
Brooding Horror Flick The Cycle Being Filmed at N. Oregon Coast's Astoria
The Cycle stars Deborah Ann Woll and has filmed all over Astoria
Above Washington / Oregon Coast: Astronomy of Halloween, Planets, Meteors
Taurid meteor showers could create major fireballs. Weather sciences
Comet ATLAS Captured Above Oregon, Even Coast - Photos, Video
Surprise astronomy moments all over Oregon on Sunday. Weather
UPDATES: Thursday's Aurora Borealis Over Washington, Oregon, Coast Latest - C...
Severe G4 Storm Watch for Thurs, Maybe Fri; also comet in west. Astronomy
Good Chance of Aurora Borealis in Washington, Oregon and Coastline Skies Toni...
The strongest X flare in a long time expected to reach tonight. Astronomy, sciences
Chances of Aurora Borealis Through Sun for Washington, Oregon, the Coast
Northern lights possible but you'll need a camera to see. Astronomy, sciences
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Could be Visible This Week To Oregon-Washington, Coas...
Visible briefly until Oct 1, then possibly brighter after Oct 9. Astronomy, sciences
Green Fireball Lights Up Portland, Washington, Eugene, Oregon Coast - Video
In slow motion; seen up and down the west coast. Find out what it's made of. Sciences, astronomy
Earth Gets a New 'Mini-Moon' for About 59 Days: Washington, Oregon Coast Astr...
Asteroid 2024 PT5 won't even make a full orbit and can't be seen. Sciences
Aurora Sights This A.M. in Seattle, Portland: Decent Chance for Washington, O...
Strong G3 storm this morning, look out for more coming. Astronomy, sciences, weather
Now Visible Every Night Above Washington, Oregon, Coast: Solar Sails of New S...
Cutting-edge satellite named Advanced Composite Solar Sail System, it will show as square. Astronomy, weather
Meteor Showers Begin Peak, Jupiter / Mars Conjunction for Oregon, Washington,...
Meteors peak now through early week; reddish Mars and bright Jupiter. Weather, astronomy
Big Things in Pacific Northwest Skies: 3 Meteor Showers for Oregon, Washingto...
Three meteor showers now, lots of sightings before peaks. Sciences, astronomy
Comet Visible Sunday on Oregon / Washington Coast, Perhaps Exploding Star Later
Comet 13P/Olbers seen with binoculars; expecting a nova star this year. Astronomy, Sciences, S. Coast events, Astoria events, Seaside events, Cannon Beach events, Manzanita events, Rockaway Beach events, Tillamook events, Garibaldi events, Oceanside events, Pacific City events, Lincoln City events, Depoe Bay events, Newport events, Waldport events, Newport events, Yachats events, Florence events
Summer Solstice, Sunset Past 9 pm for Oregon / Washington Coast
Summer's official launch on Thursday, June 20. Astronomy, sciences
Ethereal Thing at the Other End of Sunset You Don't Know About: Odd Oregon Co...
It dried up tourism and brought patrols to beaches. History, Seaside, Manzanita, Rockaway Beach, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Florence, Coos Bay, Brookings
First Day of Spring Astronomy Above Portland, Oregon / Washington Coast: This...
It will be officially so on Tuesday, March 19 - and there's an eclipse coming. Weather
Washington / Oregon Coast Astronomy Fun with Groundhog Day, 'Da Vinci Glow'
Look for a planetary conjunction and earthshine. Sciences
UPDATE: Solar Flare Erupts on Sun, Largest in Years / Video - What Washington...
An X2.8 solar flare; among the highest. Weather, astronomy
Random Night Shot Proof You Should Look Up: What's Next Oregon / Washington C...
Meteor showers, False Dawn, Fireballs, ISS, Satellites. Sciences
The Astronomy Part of Halloween - Plus Meteor Showers in Nov. | Oregon Coast ...
How Halloween relates to our solar system and what's next in the skies, sciences
Chonky, Orange Moon, Planets and Meteor Showers Coming: Washington / Oregon C...
Larger-than-usual full moon and some meteors coming later. Sciences
The Great, Big Solar Eclipse Coming to Oregon Coast First: Events, Hotels, Tr...
South Coast eclipse events, astronomy, where to stay, traffic, Coos Bay, weather, Bandon, Reedsport, Port Orford, Florence
New Comet Nishimura Could Be Visible Over This Weekend - Oregon / Washington ...
It may reach a magnitude 2 brightness and be visible to the naked eye. Weather
Saturn at its closest and brightest now for Washington, Oregon, the coast
Saturn will be in opposition on Sunday, August 27. Astronomy, weather
Green Nightglow Above Us All the Time, You Just Didn't Know: Washington / Ore...
Also called chemiluminescence, once you see it you can't unsee it. Astronomy, Rialto Beach, Manzanita, Gold Beach
One of Biggest Meteor Showers Now Above Oregon / Washington Coast, Peaks Aug ...
Among the brightest of meteor showers we get here. Sciences, astronomy. Washington coast events, south coast events, Florence events, Newport events, Lincoln City events, Pacific City events, Rockaway Beach events, events, Seaside events, Astoria events
Blue Moon, Super Moon This Month Above United States - Oregon / Washington Coast
Aug 1 and Aug 30: two moons, really bright. Sciences, astronomy. Washington coast events, south coast events, Florence events, Newport events, Lincoln City events, Pacific City events, Rockaway Beach events, events, Seaside events, Astoria events
International Space Station Sightings Abundant Now: Oregon, Washington and Co...
Sometimes three or four viewings possible a night. Astronomy, sciences, Washington coast events, south coast events, Florence events, Newport events, Lincoln City events, Pacific City events, Rockaway Beach events, events, Seaside events, Astoria events
Aurora Bummer-Alis / Debunked: No Northern Lights for Oregon, Washington, Coa...
EarthSky.org has debunked the mass articles: it's not happening. Weather, astronomy
How To Photograph Emissions Nebulae Above Washington Coast / Oregon Coast, El...
Starting with astrophotography into filters, techniques. Astronomy, Secret Beach, Natural Bridges, South Coast
Interstellar Objects Above Oregon Coast / Washington Coast Only Cameras Can S...
Astrophotography has taken on whole new levels of accessibility. Astronomy, Gold Beach, sciences, Secret Beach
65 Sci-Fi Flick on Streaming: Parts Filmed on S. Oregon Coast - Review
3 and a half stars out of 5 - good adventure with dinos around Coos Bay, Brookings, Gold Beach
April is Stellar Above Oregon Coast / Washington Coast - Three Meteor Showers
Lyrids peak soon, and there's more. Astronomy, sciences
Vernal Equinox Monday is Official Spring for Oregon Coast, Washington Coast: ...
Astronomy, some tricks of time and the Sun's relation to Earth. Sciences
One Sea Star Especially Linked to Die Off's of Kelp Forests: Oregon Coast Sci...
Sunflower sea stars are greatly endangered, and that's bad news for kelp
Comet ZTF Already Seen from Oregon Coast; Dramatic Video of Tail Hit
It's definitely getting brighter; some other cosmic surprises that are very Star Trek. Sciences, astronomy, Washington coast
Astronomy: the Sea Above the Oregon Coast
Little to no light interference from town brings photographic surprises
Comet ZTF Growing in Glow, May Become Visible on Washington / Oregon Coast
Mid January and mid February it could be visible with the unaided eyes. Astronomy, Washington coast events, south coast events, Manzanita events, Pacific City events, Lincoln events, Newport events, Florence events
Christmas Eve 'Trinity' Above Washington / Oregon Coast? Holiday Beach Astronomy
A rather stunning triangle low in the SW skies. Weather. Gleneden Beach
Triple-Decker of Trippy Astronomy Above Washington / Oregon Coast: Moon Eats ...
Moon's occultation of Mars happens this week; highest of year. sciences
A Little Halloween Astronomy for Oregon Coast, Washington Coast
There's a bit of science of the skies at work above
NASA Closeup Images of Europa Show More of Frozen Ocean World
A new kind of oceanic world completely unlike the Oregon / Washington coast. Astronomy
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