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An amateur photographer in Tarpon Springs Florida was able to capture stunningly close images of the October 14, 2023 solar eclipse. Clouds helped to obscure the rays allowing for an amazing glimpse of both the eclipse as well as possible sunspots on the sun. Getting such a close image with a moving object makes it difficult to hold a steady picture, but this rare phenomena was incredible to see.

Eerie scene during the May 15 blood moon. Was it a bird?

Category: News. After Tiger Wood’s serious accident on February 23, 2020, many people and media flocked to the location, stopping their cars in a dangerous spot. The location is in between two steep hillsides and there is nowhere nearby to park. Many people decided to risk parking along the hazardous winding and steep road. Most cars seemed aware of what was happening and were driving more cautious than usual. Law enforcement was seen correcting the situation.

Category: News. A passerby was able to capture footage from a driver’s view showing the terrain and driving conditions that Tiger Woods encountered before his serious roll over accident on February 23, 2021. The road is known for steep terrain and sometimes even brakes failing, but this stretch of the road did not seem to be at an extreme grade. The cause of the crash is still unknown.

An amateur moon watcher in Southern California captured an incredible close up view of the moon on Monday December 21, 2020. The craters and topography of the moon can be clearly viewed and is awe inspiring for anyone who has wondered what the moon might look like from a closer view. Viewing this mysterious object only creates more questions about it and the universe.

On the winter solstice, Jupiter and Saturn came together in an extremely rare conjunction not seen for 800 years. A photographer in SOuthern California captured the two planets along with a number of Jupiter's moons twinkling around the giant planet. Saturn can be seen having an ellipsoid (oval) shape above the planet Jupiter. Some see this as a positive Christmas sign in the heavens, others see it more of an ominous occurrence. Only time will tell what of anything is the meaning of this great event.

The clear night allowed one amateur photographer to capture Saturn and Jupiter along with the incredible moons of Jupiter. The moons can be seen twinkling and pointing in the direction of the descending planet Saturn. These planets have not had such a conjunction for 800 years and this one will happen on the winter solstice, the darkest day of 2020. Many people will be looking up on Monday December 21, 2020 when the full conjunction occurs.

An amateur photographer captured the near conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in December 17th. The photographer was able to even capture the moons of Jupiter when zooming in, they are very small and faint, but they are visible in the video. This conjunction is set to occur on December 21,2020. Many believe this amazing and rare conjunction is a sign in the heavens, but we will have to wait to discover the true meaning.

On May 31st, the normally quiet neighborhood in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA experienced a day of passionate but peaceful protesters decrying the tragic murder of George Floyd and systemic racism. The majority of the cars driving by seemed to be in total support of the protesters judging by their honks and waves. The police had a strong presence and the tone seemed to be congenial between the two parties. It is unknown whether they will return again or if this was only for one day. The peaceful nature was appreciated by the neighbors.