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NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39-B Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) Alabama News
Artemis II blasts into deep space for historic test flight around the moon

The crew of Artemis II reported a nice flight and precise launch on Wednesday as they ascended into the historic lunar mission.

Artemis II Mission - Orion spacecraft (NASA) Alabama News
Fly your name around the moon on Artemis II mission — Here's how

NASA is offering a free ride on board Orion when the Artemis II mission launches. Orion will fly four astronauts around the moon and back next year and anyone can take part in the historic flight.

A total lunar eclipse is seen during the first blood moon of the year, in Temple City, Calif. May 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu) Alabama News
Total lunar eclipse visible in Alabama March 13-14

A total lunar eclipse is visible in Alabama March 13-14. No special equipment is needed for viewing.

Artists impression of the red supergiant star Antares 1 Alabama News
Is it a sign? Crimson star’s close encounter with moon January 8 during National Championship game

Since centuries before the birth of Christ, people viewed stars as signs of significant events on Earth, often as precursors to those events. Could it be happening again on Monday, January 8, 2024?

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‘Harvest Moon’ visible Thursday night, early Friday morning in Alabama

It is the annual Harvest Moon, meaning the full moon closest to the advent of fall.