The West is best to spot UFOs
Researchers identified environmental factors that explain why reports of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena are more common in certain regions of the country.
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Aurora borealis caught on video
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On April 23, a huge burst from the sun’s surface caused aurora borealis to fill Utah’s skies. Paul Ricketts caught the rare event on video.
Read MoreExperience the universe for Dark Sky Week
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April 22-30, join in local events honoring Utah’s phenomenal night skies.
Read More6 dark sky parks near campus
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Celebrate International Dark Sky Week at these parks located an hour or less from the U’s campus.
Read MoreComet NEOWISE lit up skies and social media
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Comet NEOWISE blazed across the skies of the northern hemisphere and won’t return for 6,800 years. If you missed it, never fear—the University of Utah community captured stunning photos of this once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event.
Read MoreSpring into Continuum
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The latest edition of Continuum is out, with great articles from a feature on medical students visiting remote schools promoting health as a career to how dark skies are an untapped natural resource.
Read MoreFirst Dark Sky Studies minor in the U.S.
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Keck Foundation awards $250,000 to fund the transdisciplinary program.
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