Thought some of you might be interested to know that there'll be a lunar eclipse tonight (Earth's shadow falls on the Moon). The best view of it will be from Europe and Africa, and it'll be partly visible from most of North America (South America should have a decent view of totality). Total eclipse will be between about 11pm and midnight GMT. ( Read more... )

Quick update to share today's APOD, because it's so pretty. I may spam you with pictures of lenticular galaxies at some point, because they're weird and pretty, but that barred spiral is just gorgeous.

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