Monday Marks Summer Start, Tech Physicist On Science
It was not just a regular long Monday. It was the longest day of the year, signaling the official beginning of summer and highlighting the astronomical forces that drive the seasons. Tennessee Tech Professor of Physics Steve Robinson said the summer solstice occurs when the Northern Hemisphere receives its greatest amount of daylight due to […]
UC Stargazers Prepare For Weekend Blue Minimoon Sighting
While the Upper Cumberland prepares to gaze at the sky’s for this weekend’s miniature blue moon, one local astronomy expert said the event is not that uncommon, despite the common misconception. From Frank Sinatra to colloquial phrases, society’s obsession with blue moons are nothing new. However, Tennessee Tech Astronomy Professor, Dr. Steve Robinson, said blue […]
Tech Professor Said Thursday Marks Winter Solstice, Shortest Day Of Year
Thursday marks the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, a phenomena celebrated throughout history. Tennessee Tech Astronomy Professor Steve Robinson said the Winter Solstice occurs when either of the Earth’s poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the sun. Robinson said the Solstice is all about physics. “Because were tilted away from the […]
Small Asteroid Detected Before Entering Earth’s Atmosphere Monday
A rare event occurred in Europe in the early morning hours Monday when an asteroid was detected before even entering the earth’s atmosphere. Dr. Steve Robinson is Tennessee Tech’s Physics and Astronomy Chair. He said the event is significant due to the size of the asteroid itself. “It’s because it’s so small,” Robinson said. “If […]
Beaver Moon Lunar Eclipse Set To Begin Early Friday Morning
Stargazers will have the chance to view the Beaver Moon Lunar Eclipse during the dark hours of this Friday morning. Tennessee Tech Physics and Astronomy Chair Dr. Steve Robinson said that the eclipse will begin around 1:00 a.m., which most won’t be able to notice. He said that gradually, the moon will pass into the […]
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week
The Perseid Meteor Shower will light up the night sky this week. The annual shower’s peak will be Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Tennessee Tech Physics Department Chair Dr. Steve Robinson said sky gazers will need to be patient. “Basically take a blanket or a chair,” Robinson said. “Just sit there and watch and you […]
