What is a Meteor Shower and Why Do They Happen?
A meteor is sometimes called a shooting star or falling star, but a meteor is not a star at all. Meteoroid vs. Meteor vs. Meteorite Space is full of things called meteoroids. These are small bits of rocky or metallic space junk. Most are pebble-sized. When one of...
What is the Taurid Meteor Shower and When Can I See It?
The peak of the Taurid meteor shower is coming up in mid-November. Before you can understand what the Taurid meteor shower is, first it is important to understand... What is a meteor? What is a meteor shower? Why do we have meteor showers? Read more about meteor...
The Astronomy Behind Halloween
I get that a lot of Christians have weird feelings about Halloween, but it has a fascinating history—and it relates very much to the subject of astronomy. Solstices and Equinoxes First, a little background... The sun does not rise and set in the same place on the...
Get Ready for the September Lunar Eclipse!
Pray for clear skies on the evening of September 27 (or early morning of the 28th if you live in Europe). There's a lunar eclipse coming! Full lunar eclipses are often called "blood moons" because the moon will appear red in the sky. Why this blood-red color? Have you...
Astronomy and the Bible (20+ Passages)
There are many passages in the Bible where an understanding of astronomy is very helpful. Below are some of most important ones. Genesis 1:14-19 – This text is all about the creation of the sun, moon, and stars for the purpose of (1) giving light on the earth, (2)...
Pop Quiz, Hotshot: Do you know this astronomy trivia?
Below are just a few of the facts kids learn in Experience Astronomy. Do you know... 1. Why does Passover always fall on the Full Moon? 2. How many "dwarf planets" are officially recognized in the solar system? 3. What planet does Jesus liken himself to in Revelation...
