Author Archives: Tony Rice
The Role Weather Played In An Apollo 13 Fire At The Launch Pad
Weather directly caused a fire on the pad at Cape Canaveral prior to the launch of the fateful Apollo 13 mission. Continue reading
Why Night Is Not Equal On The Equinox
A great explanation on the meaning of “equinox” and how it affects the sunlight and the dark hours across Central Alabama. Continue reading
Venus and Mars, Both Earthlike and Not So Earthlike
Throughout March, you can see Mars and Venus in the evening sky. Each is Earthlike in some respects but not so Earthlike in others, such as the weather. Continue reading
Moon Performs a Disappearing Act Tonight
The Moon will perform a bit of a disappearing act tonight with Aldebaran, the brightest star in the constellation Taurus the Bull. The moon will pass in front of the star, an event also known as a lunar occultation. This will … Continue reading
Citizen Science Wants Your Eclipse Images
The August 21 total eclipse spanning the continental United States is just 25 weeks away. A first-of-its-kind citizens science project kicks off this week which will gather valuable scientific data during the eclipse. The Eclipse Megamovie Project will gather images … Continue reading
Venus Is Actually Getting Closer To The Earth
A WeatherBrains listener had a great question: “Venus is so bright tonight it looks closer. I know we’re nearing the end of the Venus viewing time in the evening sky, is it getting closer?” Venus is getting closer and will … Continue reading
