Author

Tanner Kenny

Tanner Kenny is an independent science writer reporting on night-sky events. Based in Denver, Colorado, he helps amateur stargazers follow lunar cycles and planetary sightings. He spent his early journalism career handling general assignments for a city paper before turning his attention to observational astronomy.

What Causes the Shadow on the Moon?Earth & Space
What Is a Moonset and Why Does Its Time Change?Earth & Space
How Rare Is a Blood Moon? The Science and Frequency Earth & Space
When Will the Moon Crash Into the Earth?Earth & Space
How Many Lumens Is the Sun?Physics
Does the Dark Side of the Moon Get Sunlight?Earth & Space
How Is a New Moon Different From a Lunar Eclipse?Earth & Space
When Is the Sun Directly Overhead in the US?Earth & Space
How Many Times Does the Earth Rotate on Its Axis in One Year?Earth & Space
How Much Bigger Is the Sun Compared to the Moon?Earth & Space
Does the Moon Reflect Sunlight?Earth & Space
How Many Moon Cycles Are in a Year?Earth & Space
Is the Moon Out All Day? The Science of Daytime Moons Earth & Space
What Makes the Moon Bright? The Science of Lunar Illumination Earth & Space
Why Does the Moon Move So Fast Across the Sky?Physics
How Does the Motion of the Earth Cause Day and Night?Earth & Space
How Many Blood Moons Have We Had?Earth & Space
Why Is the Moon Out in the Daytime?Earth & Space
When Is the Sun Closest to the Earth?Earth & Space
What Is a Solar Calendar and How Does It Work?Earth & Space
Is Australia Bigger Than the Moon? A Size Comparison Earth & Space
What Is the Relationship Between the Earth, Sun, and Moon?Earth & Space
What Causes a Crescent Moon? The Science Explained Earth & Space
What Is the Dark Moon? Its Meaning and Astronomical Timing Earth & Space
How Common Is It to See a Shooting Star?Earth & Space
How Many Times Has Earth Orbited the Sun?Earth & Space
Can You See the Big Dipper in Australia?Earth & Space
What Does the Sun Look Like From the Moon?Earth & Space
What Is a Micromoon and How Does It Happen?Earth & Space
When Is the Boötes Constellation Visible?Earth & Space