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NASA Explains Cause Behind the Moon Drifting Away From Earth
NASA explains that the Moon is gradually moving away from Earth at a rate of 4 cm per year. This process is driven by tidal forces between the two bodies, with Earth’s oceans creating friction that transfers energy to the Moon, pushing it into a higher orbit.
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Moon Rocks Brought From the Far Side Confirm Ancient Volcanic Activity
Researchers analysing lunar samples from China’s Chang’e-6 mission have uncovered evidence of ancient volcanic activity on the Moon’s far side. The mission, which returned nearly two kilograms of lunar soil in June, landed in the South Pole-Aitken Basin, one of the Moon’s oldest craters. Studies published in Science and Nature revealed volc...
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Earth’s Temporary Second Moon 2024 PT5 Bids Farewell as It Exits Orbit
On 29 September 2024, Earth briefly welcomed asteroid 2024 PT5 as a second moon. Discovered by NASA's ATLAS, this small asteroid will exit Earth's orbit by mid-November 2024. Its fleeting presence offers astronomers valuable insights into tracking mini-moons and potential asteroid threats. As scientists explore these transient companions, they unco...
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Perseverance Rover Sees Phobos Block the Sun During Martian Solar Eclipse
NASA's Perseverance rover recently captured a stunning solar eclipse on Mars, showcasing the moon Phobos as it partially blocked the sun. This remarkable event, photographed on September 30, 2024, was made possible by the rover's Left Mastcam-Z camera, which highlighted Phobos's irregular shape. Measuring about 17 miles long and orbiting Mars at a ...
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Orionid Meteor Shower 2024: How to Watch Shooting Stars From Halley's Comet
The Orionid meteor shower will reach its peak on October 21, 2024, offering stargazers the chance to witness up to 23 meteors per hour, as Earth travels through debris left by Halley's comet. This annual event runs from September 26 to November 22, showcasing some of the year’s brightest and fastest meteors, travelling at about 41 miles per secon...
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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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Is Earth’s New Minimoon 2024 Visible to Naked Eye? Here's What You Need to Know
On Sunday, 29th September, Earth captured a new "minimoon" known as 2024 PT5. The bus-sized asteroid, measuring 33 feet wide, is temporarily orbiting Earth for 57 days. Although it's a fascinating addition, the minimoon is too small to be seen with the naked eye or typical amateur telescopes. Researchers believe the asteroid originated from the Arj...
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How Fast Will the Moon's Shadow Travel During the Annular Solar Eclipse on October 2?
The annular solar eclipse on October 2, 2024, will see the moon’s shadow move at vastly different speeds across the Southern Hemisphere. While the shadow will reach lightning-fast speeds over 10 million km/h in some areas, it will slow to around 2,057 km/h in others. The speed variation is due to factors like Earth’s curvature and the distance ...
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Moon's Temperature Dipped By Reduced Human Activity On Earth During Lockdown: Study
This study, published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters, underscores the link between Earth and the Moon.
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Tonight, As India Sleeps, Earth Will Get A 'Mini Moon'
The Earth will embrace a new and temporary 'mini moon' tonight, with a connection to India's epic Mahabharat. Called "2024 PT5" it is just about ten meters in diameter and it will remain in the Earth's orbit for about 53 days.
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Earth's 'Mini Moon' To Be Visible On September 29. Here's How To Watch It
Mini-moons have been spotted before, and many more are likely to have gone unnoticed.
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NASA BioSentinel Investigates Space Radiation During Major Geomagnetic Storm on Earth
In May 2024, Earth experienced a magnificent geomagnetic storm, leading to dazzling auroras across the skies. During this event, NASA’s BioSentinel spacecraft collected essential data on solar radiation while orbiting the Sun over 30 million miles away. This research is vital for understanding the effects of radiation in deep space, especially as...
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Earth's Temporary Second Moon: Asteroid 2024 PT5's Two-Month Orbit Explained
Asteroid 2024 PT5 will soon become Earth’s temporary second moon, entering orbit on September 29 and departing by November 25. While this mini-moon won't complete a full orbit, it will be caught in Earth’s gravitational pull for nearly two months. Unlike other celestial objects, this asteroid will be too dim to observe without advanced equipmen...
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Chandrayaan-4 Mission Gets Government Approval, to Bring Back Samples from the Moon
Chandrayaan-4 mission has received approval from the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday. This marks another significant milestone in India's lunar exploration efforts. Unlike previous missions, Chandrayaan-4 will not only aim for a successful landing on the Moon but will also focus on returning to Earth.
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When Is Lunar Eclipse 2024? Know When And Where Will It Be Visible
Lunar Eclipse 2024: The eclipse occurs when the Moon is slightly closer to Earth, which happens because the Moon's orbit is slightly elliptical, or oval-shaped.
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NASA Explains Cause Behind the Moon Drifting Away From Earth
NASA explains that the Moon is gradually moving away from Earth at a rate of 4 cm per year. This process is driven by tidal forces between the two bodies, with Earth’s oceans creating friction that transfers energy to the Moon, pushing it into a higher orbit.
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Moon Rocks Brought From the Far Side Confirm Ancient Volcanic Activity
Researchers analysing lunar samples from China’s Chang’e-6 mission have uncovered evidence of ancient volcanic activity on the Moon’s far side. The mission, which returned nearly two kilograms of lunar soil in June, landed in the South Pole-Aitken Basin, one of the Moon’s oldest craters. Studies published in Science and Nature revealed volc...
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Earth’s Temporary Second Moon 2024 PT5 Bids Farewell as It Exits Orbit
On 29 September 2024, Earth briefly welcomed asteroid 2024 PT5 as a second moon. Discovered by NASA's ATLAS, this small asteroid will exit Earth's orbit by mid-November 2024. Its fleeting presence offers astronomers valuable insights into tracking mini-moons and potential asteroid threats. As scientists explore these transient companions, they unco...
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Perseverance Rover Sees Phobos Block the Sun During Martian Solar Eclipse
NASA's Perseverance rover recently captured a stunning solar eclipse on Mars, showcasing the moon Phobos as it partially blocked the sun. This remarkable event, photographed on September 30, 2024, was made possible by the rover's Left Mastcam-Z camera, which highlighted Phobos's irregular shape. Measuring about 17 miles long and orbiting Mars at a ...
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Orionid Meteor Shower 2024: How to Watch Shooting Stars From Halley's Comet
The Orionid meteor shower will reach its peak on October 21, 2024, offering stargazers the chance to witness up to 23 meteors per hour, as Earth travels through debris left by Halley's comet. This annual event runs from September 26 to November 22, showcasing some of the year’s brightest and fastest meteors, travelling at about 41 miles per secon...
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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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Is Earth’s New Minimoon 2024 Visible to Naked Eye? Here's What You Need to Know
On Sunday, 29th September, Earth captured a new "minimoon" known as 2024 PT5. The bus-sized asteroid, measuring 33 feet wide, is temporarily orbiting Earth for 57 days. Although it's a fascinating addition, the minimoon is too small to be seen with the naked eye or typical amateur telescopes. Researchers believe the asteroid originated from the Arj...
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How Fast Will the Moon's Shadow Travel During the Annular Solar Eclipse on October 2?
The annular solar eclipse on October 2, 2024, will see the moon’s shadow move at vastly different speeds across the Southern Hemisphere. While the shadow will reach lightning-fast speeds over 10 million km/h in some areas, it will slow to around 2,057 km/h in others. The speed variation is due to factors like Earth’s curvature and the distance ...
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Moon's Temperature Dipped By Reduced Human Activity On Earth During Lockdown: Study
This study, published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters, underscores the link between Earth and the Moon.
-
Tonight, As India Sleeps, Earth Will Get A 'Mini Moon'
The Earth will embrace a new and temporary 'mini moon' tonight, with a connection to India's epic Mahabharat. Called "2024 PT5" it is just about ten meters in diameter and it will remain in the Earth's orbit for about 53 days.
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Earth's 'Mini Moon' To Be Visible On September 29. Here's How To Watch It
Mini-moons have been spotted before, and many more are likely to have gone unnoticed.
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NASA BioSentinel Investigates Space Radiation During Major Geomagnetic Storm on Earth
In May 2024, Earth experienced a magnificent geomagnetic storm, leading to dazzling auroras across the skies. During this event, NASA’s BioSentinel spacecraft collected essential data on solar radiation while orbiting the Sun over 30 million miles away. This research is vital for understanding the effects of radiation in deep space, especially as...
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Earth's Temporary Second Moon: Asteroid 2024 PT5's Two-Month Orbit Explained
Asteroid 2024 PT5 will soon become Earth’s temporary second moon, entering orbit on September 29 and departing by November 25. While this mini-moon won't complete a full orbit, it will be caught in Earth’s gravitational pull for nearly two months. Unlike other celestial objects, this asteroid will be too dim to observe without advanced equipmen...
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Chandrayaan-4 Mission Gets Government Approval, to Bring Back Samples from the Moon
Chandrayaan-4 mission has received approval from the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday. This marks another significant milestone in India's lunar exploration efforts. Unlike previous missions, Chandrayaan-4 will not only aim for a successful landing on the Moon but will also focus on returning to Earth.
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When Is Lunar Eclipse 2024? Know When And Where Will It Be Visible
Lunar Eclipse 2024: The eclipse occurs when the Moon is slightly closer to Earth, which happens because the Moon's orbit is slightly elliptical, or oval-shaped.
