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NASA's Perseverance Rover Observes Googly Eye Eclipse on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has captured a rare astronomical event in which the Martian moon Phobos passed in front of the Sun, creating a visual reminiscent of a "googly eye." This event, observed from the Jezero Crater, provided insights into the dynamics of Mars' moons. Phobos, the larger of Mars' two moons, obscured the Sun's disc for approximate...
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In Pics: Auroras Seen In Unlikely Locations Globally 2nd Time This Year
People across time zones, in several parts of the world ranging from London to Ladakh, were mesmerized to catch a glimpse of the rare celestial phenomenon, Aurora Borealis on Thursday.
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ISRO, NASA Discover Stunning Eruptions From Black Hole's Stellar Wreckage
Astronomers have observed a spectacular cosmic event where a massive black hole is disrupting two celestial objects, one of which was a star.
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October 2024 Skywatching: Comet C/2023 A3, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and More Expect Over the Coming Weeks
October 2024 offers fantastic skywatching opportunities, including Comet C/2023 A3 visible from October 14-24, paired with beautiful planetary views of Venus, Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter. The full moon, Europa’s visibility, and other celestial events make this month perfect for sky enthusiasts. Grab your binoculars for an unforgettable experience!
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COVID-19 Lockdown Caused Moon’s Temperature to Drop by 8-10 Kelvin, Reveals Indian Study
Indian scientists found that during the COVID-19 lockdown of 2020, lunar temperatures dropped by 8-10 Kelvin. The study, published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters, analysed data from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, comparing six sites on the Moon’s surface between 2017 and 2023. The temperature drop is lin...
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How to See Rare Comet C/2023 A3 Over Bengaluru in October 2024?
Skygazers in Bengaluru are in for a treat this October 2024, as Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) graces the morning sky in the first few days of the month. The comet, first discovered in early 2023, is travelling through the solar system after passing near the sun in late September. In mid-October, it will shift to the western skies and become...
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Super Harvest Moon And Partial Lunar Eclipse To Be Seen Tonight
Sky gazers are in for a double treat tonight with two celestial events occurring in a rare coincidence -- a super harvest Moon and partial lunar eclipse -- on Tuesday night.
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Saturn Rings Will Disappear Next Year in a Rare Celestial Event
Saturn's rings, one of the most unique features of our solar system, are set to become nearly invisible in March 2025. This rare phenomenon will occur due to Saturn's unique axial tilt, which will align the rings edge-on with Earth's line of sight. The result is a brief period where these majestic rings will be almost unobservable from our planet. ...
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Mark Your Calendar for Aug 24 to Witness a Stunning Planet Parade Featuring 6 Planets in the Sky
On August 24, skywatchers will be treated to an impressive planetary parade featuring six planets: Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter, Mars, and Mercury. This alignment, occurring in the early morning hours, will provide a unique viewing opportunity. In the US, the best time to catch the spectacle is between 5:45 a.m. ET and sunrise at 6:15 a.m. ET. ...
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Spectacular Saturn Lunar Eclipse To Grace Indian Skies
Visible in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, China, and Japan, this celestial occurrence can be observed with the naked eye, offering a unique opportunity to witness a remarkable alignment in our solar system.
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Two Meteor Showers Are Set To Light Up Night Skies This Month
Good news for the sky gazers, a rare celestial event is about to take place this month.
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"Once-In-A-Lifetime" Cosmic Explosion Will Be Visible From Earth, Says NASA
The "Blaze Star," which is a binary system in the Northern Crown about 3,000 light years from Earth, is comprised of a white dwarf, an Earth-sized remnant of a dead star with a mass comparable to the sun.
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Video: What Causes A Solar Storm? Indian Scientist Explains
A celestial event is unfolding as solar flares and coronal mass ejections dazzle the skies, potentially extending the spectacle as far south as Alabama and Northern California in the US.
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Solar Storm: Understanding A Geomagnetic Storm And What To Expect From It
A remarkable celestial event is underway as a series of solar flares and coronal mass ejections dazzle the skies, potentially extending the spectacle far across the northern hemisphere.
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Total Solar Eclipses: A Look At Myths About Radiation, Pregnancy, More
Get ready for one of the year's most anticipated celestial events - the upcoming total solar eclipse. This event is set to occur on April 8 and will be visible from North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
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NASA's Perseverance Rover Observes Googly Eye Eclipse on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover has captured a rare astronomical event in which the Martian moon Phobos passed in front of the Sun, creating a visual reminiscent of a "googly eye." This event, observed from the Jezero Crater, provided insights into the dynamics of Mars' moons. Phobos, the larger of Mars' two moons, obscured the Sun's disc for approximate...
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In Pics: Auroras Seen In Unlikely Locations Globally 2nd Time This Year
People across time zones, in several parts of the world ranging from London to Ladakh, were mesmerized to catch a glimpse of the rare celestial phenomenon, Aurora Borealis on Thursday.
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ISRO, NASA Discover Stunning Eruptions From Black Hole's Stellar Wreckage
Astronomers have observed a spectacular cosmic event where a massive black hole is disrupting two celestial objects, one of which was a star.
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October 2024 Skywatching: Comet C/2023 A3, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and More Expect Over the Coming Weeks
October 2024 offers fantastic skywatching opportunities, including Comet C/2023 A3 visible from October 14-24, paired with beautiful planetary views of Venus, Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter. The full moon, Europa’s visibility, and other celestial events make this month perfect for sky enthusiasts. Grab your binoculars for an unforgettable experience!
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COVID-19 Lockdown Caused Moon’s Temperature to Drop by 8-10 Kelvin, Reveals Indian Study
Indian scientists found that during the COVID-19 lockdown of 2020, lunar temperatures dropped by 8-10 Kelvin. The study, published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters, analysed data from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, comparing six sites on the Moon’s surface between 2017 and 2023. The temperature drop is lin...
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How to See Rare Comet C/2023 A3 Over Bengaluru in October 2024?
Skygazers in Bengaluru are in for a treat this October 2024, as Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) graces the morning sky in the first few days of the month. The comet, first discovered in early 2023, is travelling through the solar system after passing near the sun in late September. In mid-October, it will shift to the western skies and become...
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Super Harvest Moon And Partial Lunar Eclipse To Be Seen Tonight
Sky gazers are in for a double treat tonight with two celestial events occurring in a rare coincidence -- a super harvest Moon and partial lunar eclipse -- on Tuesday night.
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Saturn Rings Will Disappear Next Year in a Rare Celestial Event
Saturn's rings, one of the most unique features of our solar system, are set to become nearly invisible in March 2025. This rare phenomenon will occur due to Saturn's unique axial tilt, which will align the rings edge-on with Earth's line of sight. The result is a brief period where these majestic rings will be almost unobservable from our planet. ...
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Mark Your Calendar for Aug 24 to Witness a Stunning Planet Parade Featuring 6 Planets in the Sky
On August 24, skywatchers will be treated to an impressive planetary parade featuring six planets: Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter, Mars, and Mercury. This alignment, occurring in the early morning hours, will provide a unique viewing opportunity. In the US, the best time to catch the spectacle is between 5:45 a.m. ET and sunrise at 6:15 a.m. ET. ...
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Spectacular Saturn Lunar Eclipse To Grace Indian Skies
Visible in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, China, and Japan, this celestial occurrence can be observed with the naked eye, offering a unique opportunity to witness a remarkable alignment in our solar system.
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Two Meteor Showers Are Set To Light Up Night Skies This Month
Good news for the sky gazers, a rare celestial event is about to take place this month.
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"Once-In-A-Lifetime" Cosmic Explosion Will Be Visible From Earth, Says NASA
The "Blaze Star," which is a binary system in the Northern Crown about 3,000 light years from Earth, is comprised of a white dwarf, an Earth-sized remnant of a dead star with a mass comparable to the sun.
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Video: What Causes A Solar Storm? Indian Scientist Explains
A celestial event is unfolding as solar flares and coronal mass ejections dazzle the skies, potentially extending the spectacle as far south as Alabama and Northern California in the US.
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Solar Storm: Understanding A Geomagnetic Storm And What To Expect From It
A remarkable celestial event is underway as a series of solar flares and coronal mass ejections dazzle the skies, potentially extending the spectacle far across the northern hemisphere.
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Total Solar Eclipses: A Look At Myths About Radiation, Pregnancy, More
Get ready for one of the year's most anticipated celestial events - the upcoming total solar eclipse. This event is set to occur on April 8 and will be visible from North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
