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Alberto Contreras is a staff writer at Biology Insights covering amateur astronomy and the night sky. He previously worked as a news writer and copy editor for regional broadcast television stations. Contreras holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and organizes neighborhood stargazing sessions using a personal telescope setup.

How Long Does It Take the Light From the Big Dipper to Reach Earth?Earth & Space
Why Does the Moon Appear to Be Upside Down?Earth & Space
Is the Moon Lemon Shaped? The Truth About Its Shape Earth & Space
What Does It Mean When You See the Sun at Night?Earth & Space
Which Planets Can We See From Earth With the Naked Eye?Earth & Space
How Many Stars Are Visible to the Human Eye?Earth & Space
What Causes a Pink Moon and Is It Actually Pink?Earth & Space
What Is the Gibeon Meteorite and Why Is It Unique?Earth & Space
What Makes a Half Moon? The Science Behind the Phase Earth & Space
How Did They Take a Picture of the Milky Way?Earth & Space
Do We See the Same Stars Every Night?Earth & Space
Why Does the Moon Look Different Each Night?Earth & Space
How Did Betelgeuse Get Its Name?Earth & Space
Where Does the Sun Go Down?Earth & Space
Is Venus the North Star? How to Tell the Difference Earth & Space
Places Where the Sun Never Rises and Why Earth & Space
What Is Mars’ Nickname and Why Is It Called That?Earth & Space
Why Are There No Stars in the Sky?Earth & Space
What Makes the Moon Shine? The Science of Moonlight Earth & Space
Is There a Dome Over Earth? The Scientific Evidence Earth & Space
Is the Moon a Planet or a Star?Earth & Space
What Is a Gibbous Moon? Waxing and Waning Explained Earth & Space
Do Stars Move in the Sky? Explaining Their Motion Earth & Space
Can You See Orion in the Southern Hemisphere?Earth & Space
Is the Sun Stationary? Explaining Its Motion Earth & Space
Why Is the Sun and Moon Out at the Same Time?Earth & Space
What Is the Symbol for Venus and What Does It Mean?Earth & Space
How to Tell What Hemisphere You Are In by the Sun Earth & Space
Is a Blood Moon Bad? The Science and Myths Explained Earth & Space
Why Don’t I See the Moon Every Night?Earth & Space