Eli MacKinnon

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This still from a video skywatching guide shows how the penumbral lunar eclipse of Nov. 28 will slightly darken the full moon.

Lunar Eclipse Darkens Full Moon Wednesday: Watch Online

By Eli MacKinnon published

You don't have to be in the viewing area to see views of Wednesday's minor lunar eclipse.

Lunar Eclipses
Total Solar Eclipse

Total Solar Eclipse and Minor Lunar Eclipse to Grace Nov. Skies

By Eli MacKinnon published

Skywatchers will get two eclipses in about as many weeks this month.

Eclipses
Diamonds Russia

How Russian Trove of Asteroid Diamonds Was Created

By Eli MacKinnon published

Russia has revealed a trove of trillions of carats of diamonds in a Siberian meteor crater. How'd they get there?

Asteroids