The Western Dragon

11/23/2025

Heads Up! The Office of the Western Dragon will be closed for business from November 27th until December 19th.

11/15/2025

I am very grateful for the clients I have 🥰🥰

11/12/2025

One more CME is heading to Earth, and it may be the biggest. More northern lights are possible tonight!

CME: Coronal Mass Ejection (sun bursts that create the northern lights)

The BIG question will be timing.

IF it comes this afternoon, we won’t be able to see it here in the United States. Europe and Africa would see it because it would be nighttime there.

IF it comes near or just after sunset, we could have a brilliant display of aurora, almost as far south as the Gulf Coast.

We think the best time to look will be as soon as the sky is dark (evening 6P-9P).

This is for Wednesday evening and night. (Nov 12-13).

Stay tuned for updates!

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day

11/04/2025

Not only weather change, but a FULL SUPER MOON

The largest and brightest full moon of the year is tonight. 🌕🦫 The Beaver moon rises at 4:52PM EST.

The moon is near perigee, which is its closest orbital approach around Earth, making it appear slightly bigger. NASA says it could appear up to 30% brighter.

Expect mainly clear skies across Indiana. Should be nice viewing tonight!

It's called the Beaver Moon because this is the time of year when beavers wrap up winter preparations and start settling in their wooden lodges. This is also roughly when fur trappers would begin their season because the beaver pelts were thick and full ready for winter.

11/04/2025

🌬Heads Up! The weather is changing, and it is a symptom of changes in barometric pressure.

Barometric pressure, also known as atmospheric pressure, can significantly impact health by influencing conditions associated with inflammation, including headaches, joint pain, gastrointestinal issues, and respiratory problems. 💨

11/02/2025

🌌 November 2025 Sky Guide — A Month of Celestial Magic! ✨

This November, the night sky is putting on an unforgettable show — from a brilliant Supermoon to a sparkling meteor shower and even a close encounter with a comet! Here’s what you don’t want to miss 👇

🌕 November 5 — The Beaver Supermoon
The biggest and brightest full moon of 2025! As the Moon reaches its closest point to Earth, it will appear nearly 14% larger and 30% brighter. Look east after sunset and watch it rise in glowing golden hues.

☄️ November 8 — Comet Lemmon at Perihelion
Comet Lemmon will reach its closest distance to the Sun, glowing beautifully in the dawn sky. With binoculars or a small telescope, you might even catch its greenish coma and long glowing tail!

💫 November 17–18 — Leonid Meteor Shower Peak
Get ready for a celestial fireworks show! The Leonids — famous for their bright, fast meteors — will peak overnight, offering up to 20 meteors per hour. Best viewed after midnight under a dark, moonless sky.

🔵 November 21 — Uranus at Opposition
The distant ice giant reaches opposition, meaning it’s directly opposite the Sun and fully illuminated. With a telescope, you’ll spot its bluish-green disk glowing steadily in the constellation Aries.

✨ Tip for Skywatchers:
Find a dark area away from city lights, bring a blanket or chair, and let your eyes adjust to the darkness. This month’s celestial events are a perfect reminder of how wondrous — and alive — our universe truly is.

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10/31/2025

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween! 🎃👻🍂

10/25/2025

Heads Up: Tomorrow is National Prescription Fall Take Back Day:

The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications fro...

10/20/2025

Don’t Miss the Orionid Meteor Shower 2025 — A Stunning Celestial Show from Halley’s Comet

The Night the Sky Comes Alive: Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks October 21–22

If you’ve been waiting for a reason to look up, this is it. On the night of October 21–22, 2025, the Orionid meteor shower will light up the night sky in one of the most dazzling celestial events of the year. Known for its fast and bright meteors, the Orionids are the perfect fall treat for stargazers, photographers, and anyone who loves a bit of cosmic magic.

Look up, make a wish, and enjoy the celestial fireworks brought to you by Halley’s Comet.

Read more: https://www.science.sbtechem.com/?p=1094