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Once in a Blue Moon; News from NASA
Have you heard of a “Sturgeon Moon”?
August’s first full moon will shine brightly in the sky on Tuesday night.
Supermoons are brighter than an average moon.
Sturgeon Moon
Blue Moon
Harvest Moon
NASA Fast Facts
A supermoon occurs when the Moon’s orbit is closest (perigee) to Earth at the same time the Moon is full. So what’s so special about a supermoon? For the interested observer, there’s plenty to see and learn.
- The Moon orbits Earth in an ellipse, an oval that brings it closer to and farther from Earth as it goes around.
- The farthest point in this ellipse is called the apogee and is about 253,000 miles (405,500 kilometers) from Earth on average.
- Its closest point is the perigee, which is an average distance of about 226,000 miles (363,300 kilometers) from Earth.
- When a full moon appears at perigee it is slightly brighter and larger than a regular full moon – and that’s where we get a “supermoon.
The supermoon will be even closer on the night of Aug. 30 because it will be a rare blue moon, which occurs when there are two full moons in a single month. A blue moon is not blue in color, according to NASA.
Blue moons only come around about once every three years on average.
The last of the four consecutive supermoons will be the Harvest Moon on Sep 28.
Be watching the sky and submit your best photos online!
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National Cruiser Calendar
Double reminder! 🚔Voting for the 2024 Cruiser Calendar closes Monday at 11am CT.
Vote for Nebraska here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/bestlookingcruiser2023
🚔 Applications to become a Trooper open on August 1! NebraskaTroopers.com for details.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/bestlookingcruiser2023
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Dangerous Driver Hotline *55
If you see a dangerous driver on the roads, you can always call *55 to report it to an NSP Dispatcher.
Local Jail Inmate Search
Nebraska State Inmate Search
Sex Offender Registry Search
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Teen RUNAWAY
Help Wanted at Main Street Market
Always be aware of your surroundings.
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Hot Weather Safety
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Tornado Shelters Updated
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Randall Herman Meisner
March 8, 1946 – July 26, 2023
Randy Meisner is a name familiar to us in the panhandle. Randy was born in Scottsbluff on March 8, 1946. His first wife was Jennifer Lee Barton (1963 to 1981), and then was married to Lana Rae from 1996 until her death in 2016. Randy and his first wife had three children. Some remember Randy with the Drivin’ Dynamics before he eventually helped co-found the legendary rock band, The Eagles.
Randy Meisner passed away from complications of COPD on July 26, 2023 at the age of 77.
Randy Meisner is seen in the back row, 2nd from the left in one of the first photos with him in the band, from this fun photo archive here. He stayed with the band until 1976. Check out the Randy Meisner Retrospective photo archive for the rest of the famous names in this photo!
Gladys Tripp Lenhart
JUNE 10, 1922 – JULY 21, 2023
Gladys (Tripp) Jean Lenhart, age 101, of Scottsbluff NE passed away peacefully Friday July 21, 2023 at The Residency Care Center with her family by her side.
Mary Louise Livermont
NOVEMBER 5, 1945 – JULY 22, 2023
Mary L Livermont, 77, of Mitchell, Nebraska passed away on July, 22, 2023 at Regional West Medical Center. Mary expanded the world around her with a fierceness and love that could only be described as grand. She was smart, quick witted, strong, and resilient.
Andi and Brian Hale offer encouragement on their daily Faith Matters podcast.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
We’re exactly 5 months away from Christmas! (but who’s counting?) That also means there is 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 to apply to become a stop on the 𝐍𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭!
If you want to help spread holiday cheer to visitors, consider being a part of this mini-passport program from November 17 to January 7.
Applications are due 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏. Learn more and apply at https://nebraskapassport.com/holiday
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The Old West Balloon Fest
Get your EVENT PASS for the 2023 Old West Balloon Fest on their website at http://www.theoldwestballoonfest.com
SCHEDULE
Opening Night Glow Wednesday, August 9 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Western Nebraska Community College
Media Flight Thursday, August 10 TBA TBA
Mass Ascension Friday & Saturday, August 11 and 12 Gates 5:30 Launch 6:15 am Mitchell Airfield
Craft Fair Saturday, August 12 7:30 am-3:00 pm Center Ave, Mitchell, NE
Cornhole Tournament Saturday, August 12 10:00 am In Front of Redz Bar
Weiner Dog Race Saturday, August 12 11:00 am Park at the South End of Center Ave
Closing Night Glow Saturday, August 12 Gates at 5:00 pm (The “Glow” is at sunset) Grasslands at Five Rocks
COUNTY FAIRS
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Dawes County Fair
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Scotts Bluff County Fair
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Goshen County Fair
Platte Valley Companies Rubber Check Race is canceled. However, there are still great events going on all week long!
Fair Schedule: https://bit.ly/3XVhGzg
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Sioux County Fair
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National Night Out
End of Summer Craft Fair
MJs Cutz & The Bard’s Den-Books & Beyond will hosting a End of Summer craft fair!!
Saturday August 19th, 2023.
2400 Ave I Ste A, Scottsbluff Ne 69361
Looking for vendors & food trucks!
No booth fees! Call 816.598.5252
Free Labor Day Musical Festival
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