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Lunar Tides, Galactic Twins & Holiday Cheer: #481

Lunar Tides, Galactic Twins & Holiday Cheer: #481

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Space Nuts: Lunar Cycles, Coastal Flooding, and Cosmic Celebrations
#481

Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they delve into
the intriguing intersection of lunar cycles and climate change, and
special guest Anna, the host of Astronomy Daily the Podcast, pops
in with heartwarming holiday celebrations aboard the International
Space Station, part of a quick news update. This episode promises a
mix of scientific insights and festive cheer from the cosmos.

Episode Highlights:

- Lunar Cycle and Coastal Flooding: Discover how the Moon's
18.6-year cycle, combined with climate change, may lead to
increased coastal flooding by the mid-2030s. Understand the
astronomical and environmental factors contributing to this
phenomenon and the potential impact on low-lying regions.

- Holiday Spirit in Space: Experience the festive atmosphere aboard
the International Space Station as astronauts share their unique
holiday celebrations, complete with floating candy canes and a
creatively crafted snowman.

- Ancient Galactic Twin: Learn about the James Webb Space
Telescope's latest discovery of a galaxy that mirrors the Milky Way
in its infancy. This "Firefly Sparkle" galaxy offers unprecedented
insights into our cosmic past and the formation of star
clusters.

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Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more
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happy stargazing.

00:00 - Andrew Dunkley welcomes astronomer at large Professor Fred
Watson to the show

01:25 - NASA warns that when combined with climate change, high
tides could reach flooding thresholds

09:22 - I find the influence of the moon on our waterways
fascinating

10:21 - Anna news update: The International Space Station is
celebrating the holidays with a festive video message

11:52 - The James Webb Space Telescope has just discovered an
ancient galaxy called Firefly sparkle

14:59 - Anna shares stories about holiday celebrations in space and
ancient galaxy discoveries

️ Episode References

NASA

[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/)

International Space Station

[International Space
Station](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/index.html)

James Webb Space Telescope

[James Webb Space Telescope](https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/)

University of Hawaii

[University of Hawaii](https://www.hawaii.edu/)

Astronomy Daily

[Astronomy Daily](https://astronomydaily.io)

Wellesley College

[Wellesley College](https://www.wellesley.edu/)

Space Nuts Podcast

[Space Nuts Podcast](https://www.bitesz.com/show/space-nuts/)

Astronomy Daily Podcast

[Astronomy Daily Podcast](https://astronomydaily.io)

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