Posts

Showing posts with the label Astronomy

The Quietest Town In America: Life Without Wi-Fi In Green Bank, West Virginia

Image
Green Bank, West Virginia, is unlike any other town in America. Nestled in the Allegheny Mountains, this small community is part of the National Radio Quiet Zone (NRQZ), a 13,000-square-mile area where wireless communication is heavily restricted.  These rules exist to protect the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope, the world’s largest fully steerable radio telescope. But what does it mean to live in a place where modern technology is limited? Let’s explore.

The Science Behind Supermoons: Why They Appear Bigger And Brighter

Image
What Is A Supermoon: A supermoon happens when a full moon reaches its closest point to Earth, called perigee. This makes it look larger and brighter than a regular full moon.  The Moon’s orbit around Earth is not a perfect circle but an oval shape, meaning its distance from Earth changes. When the full moon coincides with perigee, it creates the supermoon effect.