1: Fireworks predicted from Rare Stellar Encounter in 2018
Happy New Year!*Fireworks predicted from Rare Stellar Encounter in 2018 Astronomers are gearing up for high-energy fireworks in the next few months when a pulsar plows through the outer atmosphere of one of the galaxy\u2019s brightest stars. The cosmic light show spectacular will occur just 5000 light years from Earth \u2013 astronomers aren\u2019t sure exactly when \u2013 but it will be soon.\xa0*Bright Areas on Ceres Suggest Geologic Activity If you could fly aboard NASA's Dawn spacecraft, the surface of the dwarf planet Ceres would generally look quite dark, but with notable exceptions. These exceptions are the hundreds of bright areas that stand out in images Dawn has returned.\xa0*2018 promises to be another stellar year for astronomy There\u2019ll be three partial Solar Eclipse in 2018. And as solar eclipses always occur about two weeks before or after a lunar eclipse there\u2019ll be a couple of total lunar eclipses as well.\xa0*Cometary close encounter The next big cometary visitor scheduled to make a close encounter with Earth is the comet 46P/Wirtanen which will appear in time for Christmas 2018.\xa0*The Science Report A new study confirms that gay kids are far more likely to commit suicide. Same sex couples are generally happier than straight or bi couples. Climate change made Hurricane Harvey three times more likely and 15 percent more intense. New computer simulations provide some surprises about the Yellowstone super volcano. Humans may have reached their maximum limits for height, lifespan and physical performance. Experts warn of a significant peak in chocolate poisoning for dogs and cats over the holidays.\xa0For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes\xa0Subscribe, rate and review SpaceTime at all good podcasting apps\u2026including Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, PocketCasts, Podbean, Radio Public, Tunein Radio, google play, Spreaker etc\xa0Would you prefer to have access to the special commercial-free version of SpaceTime? And receive episodes early? Help support the show, subscribe at Patreon....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary\xa0Help support SpaceTime : The SpaceTime with Stuart Gary merchandise shop. Get your T-Shirts, Coffee Cups, badges, tote bag + more and help support the show. Check out the range: http://www.cafepress.com/spacetime Thank you.\xa0Plus: As a part of the SpaceTime family, you can get a free audio book of your choice, plus 30 days free access from audible.com. Just visit www.audibletrial.com/spacetime or click on the banner link at www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com\xa0Email: SpaceTime@bitesz.com\xa0Join our mailing list at http://www.bitesz.com/join-our-mailing-list\xa0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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