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Which is wider, Australia or the Moon?

Posted on April 8, 2026

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When we look up into the night sky and see the full moon glowing like a huge ball amongst the stars, it’s easy to imagine that our closest heavenly body must be quite large.

Well, truth be told, it is. The diameter of the moon is 1/4 the diameter of Earth, making it rather large indeed.

But here’s a fun fact for you that might be somewhat hard to believe, but it’s true…  [Read more…]

Timelapse video: Southern Lights over New Zealand

Posted on July 12, 2024

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The auroras that paint the night skies above our planet’s extreme northern and extreme southern regions are among the most magnificent sights in all of nature.

I’ve featured several videos of the Northern Lights (aka aurora borealis) on this site but today’s timelapse video features the Southern Lights (aurora australis) as witnessed from Banks Peninsula, New Zealand.  [Read more…]

Time-lapse video: Southern Lights over Tasmania

Posted on May 7, 2024

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Those of us who live in the Northern Hemisphere are quite aware of the awesome aurora borealis, the amazing “Northern Lights” that paint the night skies of our planet’s far northern regions.

But truth be told, the night-time shows displayed in the skies above our far southern neighbors are just as spectacular.  [Read more…]

Q&A: Why is Greenland listed as the world’s largest island instead of Australia?

Posted on May 4, 2024

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Question from Kevin:  I read something the other day that said Greenland is the largest island in the world.

But Australia is a lot bigger than Greenland, right? Something doesn’t add up.  [Read more…]

Time-lapse video: 12 months of Australian skies (in 97 seconds)

Posted on January 8, 2024

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Australia is one of the most beautiful and intriguing places on planet Earth.

The amazing natural scenery, the beautiful cities, the unique wildlife…there’s plenty to see and enjoy on this massive island continent.

Today’s video features 12 months of images featuring the skies above Australia, presented in the form of a fast-moving 97-second time-lapse.  [Read more…]

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