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Natural Selections: Moon Watching
Paul Smiths, NY, Sep 22, 2011 — Why does the moon look bigger when it's on the horizon, than it does when it is high in the sky? Curt Stager shares some theories with Martha Foley. Go to full article
Happy full blue moon!
Canton, NY, Dec 31, 2009 — Above the clouds, a blue moon will shine tonight to usher in the new year for the first time in 20 years. A blue moon is when there are two full moons in a month. Todd Moe talks with St. Lawrence University astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue about a rarer blue moon on New Year's Eve. Go to full article
Looking up at the winter sky
Canton, NY, Dec 01, 2009 — The sun is low, and the nights are long. St. Lawrence University astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue joins Martha Foley in the studio for a view of the winter sky. Go to full article
Looking up: the winter sky emerges
Oct 14, 2008 — We take advantage of the beautiful fall weather this week--the night-time weather that is. Astronomer Jeff Miller, Martha Foley and Brian Mann talk about the full moon and the planets. Go to full article
A look up at the night sky
Sep 02, 2008 — Look up tonight and you'll likely see a sky full of stars and a waxing new moon. Martha Foley talks with astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue to get us oriented to the late summer sky. Go to full article
Lunar eclipse tonight
Feb 20, 2008 — Tonight's your last chance to see a total lunar eclipse for nearly three years, if the weather cooperates. The moon will turn a delightful shade of red. The next chance to see a total eclipse of the moon won't be until December, 2010. Saturn's rings will also be on display for those with a telescope. Todd Moe talks with St. Lawrence University astronomer Jeffrey Miller about tonight's lunar event. Go to full article
The December Sky: Full Moon and Winter Solstice
Dec 14, 2005 — Martha Foley talks with astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue about the night sky - there's a bright full moon coming and the winter solstice is next week. Go to full article
Lots to See in the Summer Sky
Aug 10, 2005 — Martha Foley talks with St. Lawrence University astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue about Venus, the Moon, the Perseid meteors and more. Go to full article
The Lunar Eclipse from an Adirondack Mountain
Oct 28, 2004 — Last night, the earth passed between the sun and the full moon, creating a spectacular lunar eclipse. The moon glowed orange over the north country. Clear skies in much of our listening area made for wonderful viewing. Brian Mann and a friend climbed a mountain in the Adirondacks to get a slightly closer look. He sends this audio postcard. Go to full article
Wednesday's Night Sky: Eclipse of the Hunter's Moon
Oct 26, 2004 — According to folklore, October's full moon is called the "Hunter's Moon." Wednesday night at 9:14 pm the moon will begin moving toward total eclipse. Martha Foley and St. Lawrence University astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue talk about the last eclipse of the year. Go to full article
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