August 11, 2026
Remembering a Great Writer
This month marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of J.A. Baker, the British author who wrote “The Peregrine,” the…
The weather cooperated last night for the big lunar eclipse, and it was one astronomical event that lived up to its billing.
It was easy to find, easy to see, and fairly short and sweet.
All you needed was some warm clothes, a pair of binoculars or a spotting scope.
I took this photo, but it didn’t really do justice to the event — you really had to be there.
The natural world is amazing, whether it’s in your own backyard or as far away as the Moon and stars.