Astronomical units are a special type of unit. The International Astronomical Union has defined it exactly as 149,597,870,700 meters, and that number doesn’t change. This … Read More

Send a text from your phone to another person on Earth: instant. Send that text to a person in orbit aboard International Space Station: virtually … Read More

But wait! A light-year isn’t a measurement of time. It’s a unit of distance. Specificly, it’s the distance traveled by light in one Julian year. … Read More

Some people just seem to have intense magnetism for one another. And it’s not just about chemistry. There is an older pattern in the night … Read More

The Moon converter lets you calculate what you would weigh on other celestial objects. Type in how much you currently weigh and where you want … Read More

Two things are answered at once by this calculator on page. For the date you input, it displays Moon’s phase, how illuminated it is, and … Read More

One of the oldest questions in astronomy is “how long does it take for something to go around?” That’s what my orbital period calculator above … Read More

If you’re a fan of astrology (and let’s be real: even if you aren’t), you probably know your sun sign. If you’re realy into astrology, … Read More

A second astrological cycle to map is progressed moon. This represents your own personal emotional weather over time. Have you ever felt like life shifted … Read More

The moon’s cycle doesn’t match your calendar. For centuries, we’ve let that change dictate our tides, farming schedule, and even ritual. While there are certain … Read More