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North Taurid Meteor Shower Peaks, Bringing Fireballs to US Night Skies
The North Taurid meteor shower, peaking November 11, offered skywatchers in the US a view of rare bright fireballs across the sky. Part of the Taurid meteor system, these meteors are known for their intensity and visibility, even under strong moonlight. Though fewer meteors occur in these showers, their brightness will make for a striking display o...
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November Night Sky 2024: Check Out the Brightest Planets and How to Watch Them?
November's night sky features a spectacular lineup of planets, including Venus, which becomes increasingly prominent in the west. Mars glows brightly as it approaches Earth, while Jupiter rises in the east, captivating observers with its brilliance. Saturn, with its magnificent rings, is also visible high in the southern sky. This month presents id...
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Euclid Space Telescope Unveils First Images of Its Cosmic Atlas
The first stunning images from the European Space Agency's Euclid telescope reveal a mosaic of over 14 million galaxies, marking just 1% of its cosmic atlas. Captured over two weeks, this vast collection aims to enhance our understanding of dark matter and dark energy, contributing to the largest and most accurate map of the universe yet. The teles...
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Draconid Meteor Shower 2024: How to Watch Dozens of Shooting Stars in Night Sky
The Draconid Meteor Shower will peak on October 8 and 9, offering a chance to spot meteors shooting across the night sky. Named after the constellation Draco, the shower is known for its variable meteor count, with skywatchers able to see up to 10 meteors per hour. The radiant point of the shower lies in the northern sky, and unlike other meteor sh...
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Saturn to Enter Opposition Soon: What It Means and How to Watch the Rare Astronomical Event
Saturn will reach opposition on the night of September 7 and 8, marking a key astronomical event. During the event, Earth is positioned directly between Saturn and the Sun. This alignment allows Saturn to appear at its largest and brightest in the night sky. For those keen to observe Saturn in all its splendour, this is the ideal time as Saturn wil...
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Super Blue Moon of August 2024: Know All About This Rare Event
Super Blue Moon, a rare astronomical event, occurred on August 19. The much anticipated event was seen in the night sky after almost a year, as the previous Blue Moon was seen on August 30, 2023. But what exactly does that mean? Despite the exciting name, the Moon is not blue, and the change in its size is usually subtle.
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Supermoons Are Boring - Here Are 5 Things In The Sky Worth Your Time
A supermoon may sound exciting, but its a modest coincidence.
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Look Up! A Once-In-A-Lifetime Explosion Is About To Create A 'New' Star In The Sky
Any night now, a "new star" or nova will appear in the night sky. While it wont set the sky ablaze, its a special opportunity to see a rare event thats usually difficult to predict in advance.
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Solar Eclipse To Rising Saturn: How To Catch Rare Celestial Events In April
As April unfolds, sky watchers and astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat with a lineup of celestial events set to grace the night sky.
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First Meteor Shower Of 2024, Quadrantids, Anticipated To Climax In Coming Days
Quadrantids 2024: The Quadrantids, which peak during early-January each year, are considered to be one of the best annual meteor showers.
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Interested In Stargazing? A Professional Astronomer Explains How To Begin
There are few things more peaceful and relaxing than a night under the stars. Through the holidays, many people head away from the bright city lights to go camping. They revel in the dark skies, spangled with myriad stars.
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If You Missed Seeing 5 Planets Aligned Last Night, Amitabh Bachchan Is Here To Help
The actor often shares professional and personal updates on social media in addition to some priceless throwback images
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Satellites and Space Junk May Make Dark Night Skies Brighter, Hindering Astronomy and Hiding Stars From Our View
Astronomy could be hindered by the rising number of satellites and space debris in orbit around Earth, reflect increasing amounts of sunlight towards the night side of the planet. Here's how satellites and space debris may increase the overall brightness of the night sky, hiding stars and impacting astronomy.
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Mysterious Bright Sky Flash Was A Black Hole Pointing Straight At Earth, Scientists Say
An incredibly bright flash that appeared in the night sky in February came from a black hole pointing straight at Earth, astronomers have said.
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Oldest Map Of Night Sky Found Hidden In Parchment In Egypt Monastery
Nine folios were discovered which contained information about astronomy. They are believed to have been created by Greek astronomer Hipparchus.
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North Taurid Meteor Shower Peaks, Bringing Fireballs to US Night Skies
The North Taurid meteor shower, peaking November 11, offered skywatchers in the US a view of rare bright fireballs across the sky. Part of the Taurid meteor system, these meteors are known for their intensity and visibility, even under strong moonlight. Though fewer meteors occur in these showers, their brightness will make for a striking display o...
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November Night Sky 2024: Check Out the Brightest Planets and How to Watch Them?
November's night sky features a spectacular lineup of planets, including Venus, which becomes increasingly prominent in the west. Mars glows brightly as it approaches Earth, while Jupiter rises in the east, captivating observers with its brilliance. Saturn, with its magnificent rings, is also visible high in the southern sky. This month presents id...
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Euclid Space Telescope Unveils First Images of Its Cosmic Atlas
The first stunning images from the European Space Agency's Euclid telescope reveal a mosaic of over 14 million galaxies, marking just 1% of its cosmic atlas. Captured over two weeks, this vast collection aims to enhance our understanding of dark matter and dark energy, contributing to the largest and most accurate map of the universe yet. The teles...
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Draconid Meteor Shower 2024: How to Watch Dozens of Shooting Stars in Night Sky
The Draconid Meteor Shower will peak on October 8 and 9, offering a chance to spot meteors shooting across the night sky. Named after the constellation Draco, the shower is known for its variable meteor count, with skywatchers able to see up to 10 meteors per hour. The radiant point of the shower lies in the northern sky, and unlike other meteor sh...
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Saturn to Enter Opposition Soon: What It Means and How to Watch the Rare Astronomical Event
Saturn will reach opposition on the night of September 7 and 8, marking a key astronomical event. During the event, Earth is positioned directly between Saturn and the Sun. This alignment allows Saturn to appear at its largest and brightest in the night sky. For those keen to observe Saturn in all its splendour, this is the ideal time as Saturn wil...
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Super Blue Moon of August 2024: Know All About This Rare Event
Super Blue Moon, a rare astronomical event, occurred on August 19. The much anticipated event was seen in the night sky after almost a year, as the previous Blue Moon was seen on August 30, 2023. But what exactly does that mean? Despite the exciting name, the Moon is not blue, and the change in its size is usually subtle.
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Supermoons Are Boring - Here Are 5 Things In The Sky Worth Your Time
A supermoon may sound exciting, but its a modest coincidence.
-
Look Up! A Once-In-A-Lifetime Explosion Is About To Create A 'New' Star In The Sky
Any night now, a "new star" or nova will appear in the night sky. While it wont set the sky ablaze, its a special opportunity to see a rare event thats usually difficult to predict in advance.
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Solar Eclipse To Rising Saturn: How To Catch Rare Celestial Events In April
As April unfolds, sky watchers and astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat with a lineup of celestial events set to grace the night sky.
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First Meteor Shower Of 2024, Quadrantids, Anticipated To Climax In Coming Days
Quadrantids 2024: The Quadrantids, which peak during early-January each year, are considered to be one of the best annual meteor showers.
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Interested In Stargazing? A Professional Astronomer Explains How To Begin
There are few things more peaceful and relaxing than a night under the stars. Through the holidays, many people head away from the bright city lights to go camping. They revel in the dark skies, spangled with myriad stars.
-
If You Missed Seeing 5 Planets Aligned Last Night, Amitabh Bachchan Is Here To Help
The actor often shares professional and personal updates on social media in addition to some priceless throwback images
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Satellites and Space Junk May Make Dark Night Skies Brighter, Hindering Astronomy and Hiding Stars From Our View
Astronomy could be hindered by the rising number of satellites and space debris in orbit around Earth, reflect increasing amounts of sunlight towards the night side of the planet. Here's how satellites and space debris may increase the overall brightness of the night sky, hiding stars and impacting astronomy.
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Mysterious Bright Sky Flash Was A Black Hole Pointing Straight At Earth, Scientists Say
An incredibly bright flash that appeared in the night sky in February came from a black hole pointing straight at Earth, astronomers have said.
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Oldest Map Of Night Sky Found Hidden In Parchment In Egypt Monastery
Nine folios were discovered which contained information about astronomy. They are believed to have been created by Greek astronomer Hipparchus.
