https://www.scmp.com/rss/521826/feed Exodus is an astronomy educator, popular science author and science communicator in Hong Kong. He is currently the chair of the National Astronomy Education Coordinator Team for China, Hong Kong, of the International Astronomical Union Office of Astronomy for Education. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Exodus Sit Exodus Sit Difficulty: Challenger (Level 2) Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered why the moon changes shape or why stars seem to fall? In 2026, there will be opportunities for you to see these thrilling astronomical events in Hong Kong’s night sky. Lunar eclipse This fascinating event occurs when Earth moves between the sun and the moon, blocking the sun’s light and casting a shadow on the moon. The moon looks copper-red if it passes completely into Earth’s umbra, which is our planet’s... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/steam-studio/article/3339851/2026-hongkongers-can-spot-partial-lunar-eclipse-and-meteor-showers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/steam-studio/article/3339851/2026-hongkongers-can-spot-partial-lunar-eclipse-and-meteor-showers?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 18 Jan 2026 22:45:09 +0000 Exodus Sit Exodus Sit Do you ever look at the night sky and wonder why the moon’s shape changes or why stars seem to fall? These are lunar eclipses and meteor showers, which you can see in Hong Kong this year if you know where to look. Lunar eclipses Lunar eclipses occur when Earth moves between the sun and moon. Our planet blocks the sun’s light and casts a shadow on the moon. Earth’s darkest shadow is called its umbra. If the moon passes completely into Earth’s umbra, the moon’s colour is coppery-red. That is... https://www.scmp.com/spark/news/hong-kong/environment/article/3339276/when-hong-kong-will-see-partial-lunar-eclipse-and-meteor-showers-2026?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/spark/news/hong-kong/environment/article/3339276/when-hong-kong-will-see-partial-lunar-eclipse-and-meteor-showers-2026?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:00:10 +0000 Exodus Sit Exodus Sit Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered why the moon’s shape changes or why stars seem to fall? These are examples of astronomical events, such as lunar eclipses and meteor showers. In 2026, there will be chances for you to see these thrilling phenomena in Hong Kong’s night sky. Here is a guide to what these are and when you can spot them. Lunar eclipses This fascinating event occurs when the Earth moves between the sun and moon, casting a shadow on the moon’s surface. You can use... https://www.scmp.com/yp/news/hong-kong/environment/article/3339149/hong-kongs-2026-night-sky-spot-partial-lunar-eclipse-or-meteor-shower?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/news/hong-kong/environment/article/3339149/hong-kongs-2026-night-sky-spot-partial-lunar-eclipse-or-meteor-shower?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:30:08 +0000 Exodus Sit Exodus Sit Difficulty: Challenger (Level 2) In Arctic regions, magical lights dance in the sky. These amazing natural light shows are called the Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights. Let’s learn how these beautiful colours appear and where you can see them. How are these lights formed? Solar wind carries tiny energetic particles from the sun to Earth. The particles interact with our planet’s magnetic field. They collide with gases in the upper atmosphere around the North and South Poles. The colours of... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/steam-studio/article/3334739/what-are-northern-lights-and-where-can-you-see-them?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/steam-studio/article/3334739/what-are-northern-lights-and-where-can-you-see-them?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 07 Dec 2025 22:45:09 +0000 Exodus Sit Exodus Sit Have you ever wondered about the magical lights that dance in the sky in the Arctic regions? These brilliant natural light shows – called the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights – were named by Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei after Aurora, the goddess of dawn who brings light to our planet. Let’s learn how these beautiful colours appear and where you can see them. How are the Northern Lights formed? Solar wind carries tiny energetic particles from the sun through space. The particles interact... https://www.scmp.com/yp/learning-zone/article/3331836/shedding-light-aurora-borealis-how-its-colours-form-and-how-see-it?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/learning-zone/article/3331836/shedding-light-aurora-borealis-how-its-colours-form-and-how-see-it?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 08 Nov 2025 08:00:16 +0000 Exodus Sit Exodus Sit In Arctic regions, magical lights dance in the sky. These amazing natural light shows are called the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. Let’s learn how these beautiful colours appear and where you can see them. How are the Northern Lights formed? Solar wind carries tiny energetic particles from the sun to Earth. The particles interact with our planet’s magnetic field and collide with gases in the upper atmosphere around the magnetic poles near the North Pole and South Pole (see graphic). Aurora... https://www.scmp.com/spark/learning-zone/article/3331838/scientist-explains-how-northern-lights-are-formed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/spark/learning-zone/article/3331838/scientist-explains-how-northern-lights-are-formed?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:00:14 +0000 Exodus Sit Exodus Sit Difficulty: Challenger (Level 2) Stargazing is a popular way to learn about the universe. To observe the bright stars and the Milky Way in Hong Kong, people usually go to less populated areas. They often go to places like Sai Kung Country Park or the outlying islands because they are far from the city lights. Technology to guide your gaze Star Hoppers is a free app from the Hong Kong Space Museum. It helps you identify planets and constellations in real time. Its augmented reality feature... https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/steam-studio/article/3325855/how-enjoy-stargazing-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/posties/kids/steam-studio/article/3325855/how-enjoy-stargazing-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 21 Sep 2025 22:45:08 +0000 Exodus Sit Exodus Sit Science, technology and the arts can come together to light the way for your exploration of the night sky. Stargazing is a popular way for people to learn about the universe beyond our planet. To observe the bright stars and the Milky Way in Hong Kong, people usually go to less populated areas such as Sai Kung Country Park or the outlying islands because these are far from the city lights. Sky glow refers to the artificial brightness of the night sky as a result of city lights. This makes it... https://www.scmp.com/yp/learn/learning-resources/article/3320420/hong-kong-stargazing-how-appreciate-stories-and-science-under-night-sky?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/yp/learn/learning-resources/article/3320420/hong-kong-stargazing-how-appreciate-stories-and-science-under-night-sky?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Aug 2025 03:00:10 +0000