Posted on May 28, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
The Sun’s Zenith at Noon: Exploring Its Position at the Tropic of Cancer/Capricorn
Space & NavigationThe position of the sun in the sky varies throughout the day and throughout the year. An important aspect of the Sun’s position is its location at noon, when it reaches its highest point in the sky. In addition, the Sun’s position at the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn are important markers
Posted on May 27, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Unpacking Pressure Coordinates: Ensuring a Correct Understanding in Earth Science
Space & NavigationPressure coordinates are an essential part of the coordinate system in Earth science. They are used to represent vertical position and atmospheric pressure at a given location. Understanding pressure coordinates is critical for atmospheric scientists, meteorologists, and climatologists. However, many students and professionals in these fields struggle to understand pressure coordinates correctly. In this article,
Posted on May 26, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Why Did Lunar Magma Ocean Fail to Produce Significant Amounts of Quartz?
Space & NavigationThe Moon is one of the most interesting celestial bodies in our solar system. It is the Earth’s closest neighbor and has been the subject of many scientific studies. One of the most intriguing aspects of the Moon is its surface, which is covered by a layer of regolith that contains a variety of minerals.
Posted on May 26, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
The Milankovitch Cycles: Exploring the Influence of Eccentricity and Axial Precession on Glaciation and Deglaciation
Space & NavigationThe Earth’s climate has changed throughout its history, with alternating periods of glaciation and deglaciation. The causes of these changes are complex and varied, but one important factor is the Milankovitch cycles, which are variations in the Earth’s orbit around the Sun. The Milankovitch cycles are caused by changes in the eccentricity and axial precession
Posted on May 25, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Unraveling the Mystery of Relay Structures in Rupes Recta on the Moon
Space & NavigationIntroduction The Rupes Recta, also known as the “Straight Wall”, is a prominent linear feature on the lunar surface located in the southeastern part of the Mare Nubium basin. This feature is a fault scarp, which is a steep slope formed by faulting and displacement of the lunar crust. The Rupes Recta is about 110
Posted on October 2, 2022 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Do northern lights (aurora borealis) show the same visual activity all along their visible latitude range?
Space & NavigationAsked by: Alex Santiago What latitude are the northern lights visible? between 60 and 75 degrees of They usually occur between 60 and 75 degrees of latitude, which covers northern parts of Canada, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Alaska and Russia as well as all of Iceland. Can you see aurora borealis in other latitudes of the