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'Fireflies' Light Up Sky As India Gets 1st Private Satellite Constellation
A Bengaluru-based space startup has made history by giving India the first private earth imaging satellite constellation. The constellation -'Firefly' - has been developed by Pixxel.
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Stargazers Treated To Stunning Celestial Scene As Venus Appears Beside Crescent Moon. See Pics
On Friday night, the planet was visible to the naked eye in areas with clear skies and minimal light pollution.
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Shenzhou-15 Spacecraft Debris Burns Over Los Angeles During Uncontrolled Reentry
On April 2, 2024, debris from China's Shenzhou-15 spacecraft lit up the Los Angeles sky during an uncontrolled reentry. Scientists employed seismic data to track the sonic booms generated by the debris, analysing its path, speed, and fragmentation. This novel use of seismic tools highlights the risks of increasing space debris and the potential to ...
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Geminid Meteor Shower To Light Up The Sky This Weekend - Don't Miss The Peak
The Geminids meteor shower, originating from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon, is set to peak between December 13 and 14, showcasing up to 120 meteors per hour under optimal conditions.
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T Coronae Borealis' Nova Outburst May Happen Soon, Experts Suggest
Astronomers are closely monitoring T Coronae Borealis, a binary star system in the Corona Borealis constellation, for its next nova eruption. The event, expected within months, could light up the night sky as the white dwarf gathers material from its red giant companion, triggering a nuclear explosion. Advanced telescopes like NASA’s Fermi are ga...
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Mysterious 'Pillars Of Light' Illuminate The Sky In Canada's Alberta, See Pics And Videos
This occurs during extremely cold temperatures, often producing a stunning visual effect resembling columns of light stretching into the sky.
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NASA Rockets Create Artificial Clouds Under Northern Lights in Norway
On November 10, 2024, NASA conducted a rocket launch in Norway that resulted in swirling artificial clouds beneath the aurora borealis. The experiment aimed to study energy flow through Earth’s atmosphere and observe how gravity waves behave. The launch occurred from Andøya Space Center, located in the Arctic Circle, offering ideal conditions fo...
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Chitrangda Singh's Black Mirrorwork Saree Could Light Up The Diwali 2024 Night Sky
Chitrangda Singh's black saree with a mirrorwork design was made to light up Diwali 2024 nights
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5,500 Drones Light Up Andhra Pradesh's Sky, Set 5 Guinness World Records
Thousands of drones flew into the sky of Andhra Pradesh, creating various formations including the national flag, Lord Buddha, an airplane and a drone.
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Bright Space Rock To Light Up Sky This Week, Comet To Visit After 80,000 Years
Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is set to make a dramatic appearance in our skies over the next few weeks.
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Temperature Dips In Delhi After Light Rain, More Showers Likely Till Friday
The national capital woke up to cloudy skies followed by light rainfall on Wednesday morning.
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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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"UFOs Dancing": Boeing Pilot Captures Breathtaking Footage Of Mysterious Objects In Sky
The Captain said that he witnessed an extremely vivid, star-like object that appeared to be 'dancing' in the sky.
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Double Meteor Shower To Light Up Night Sky This Week: When And Where To Watch
Having two meteor showers peak within 24 hours of each other is "a little bit unusual," Moskovitz said.
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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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'Fireflies' Light Up Sky As India Gets 1st Private Satellite Constellation
A Bengaluru-based space startup has made history by giving India the first private earth imaging satellite constellation. The constellation -'Firefly' - has been developed by Pixxel.
-
Stargazers Treated To Stunning Celestial Scene As Venus Appears Beside Crescent Moon. See Pics
On Friday night, the planet was visible to the naked eye in areas with clear skies and minimal light pollution.
-
Shenzhou-15 Spacecraft Debris Burns Over Los Angeles During Uncontrolled Reentry
On April 2, 2024, debris from China's Shenzhou-15 spacecraft lit up the Los Angeles sky during an uncontrolled reentry. Scientists employed seismic data to track the sonic booms generated by the debris, analysing its path, speed, and fragmentation. This novel use of seismic tools highlights the risks of increasing space debris and the potential to ...
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Geminid Meteor Shower To Light Up The Sky This Weekend - Don't Miss The Peak
The Geminids meteor shower, originating from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon, is set to peak between December 13 and 14, showcasing up to 120 meteors per hour under optimal conditions.
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T Coronae Borealis' Nova Outburst May Happen Soon, Experts Suggest
Astronomers are closely monitoring T Coronae Borealis, a binary star system in the Corona Borealis constellation, for its next nova eruption. The event, expected within months, could light up the night sky as the white dwarf gathers material from its red giant companion, triggering a nuclear explosion. Advanced telescopes like NASA’s Fermi are ga...
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Mysterious 'Pillars Of Light' Illuminate The Sky In Canada's Alberta, See Pics And Videos
This occurs during extremely cold temperatures, often producing a stunning visual effect resembling columns of light stretching into the sky.
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NASA Rockets Create Artificial Clouds Under Northern Lights in Norway
On November 10, 2024, NASA conducted a rocket launch in Norway that resulted in swirling artificial clouds beneath the aurora borealis. The experiment aimed to study energy flow through Earth’s atmosphere and observe how gravity waves behave. The launch occurred from Andøya Space Center, located in the Arctic Circle, offering ideal conditions fo...
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Chitrangda Singh's Black Mirrorwork Saree Could Light Up The Diwali 2024 Night Sky
Chitrangda Singh's black saree with a mirrorwork design was made to light up Diwali 2024 nights
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5,500 Drones Light Up Andhra Pradesh's Sky, Set 5 Guinness World Records
Thousands of drones flew into the sky of Andhra Pradesh, creating various formations including the national flag, Lord Buddha, an airplane and a drone.
-
Bright Space Rock To Light Up Sky This Week, Comet To Visit After 80,000 Years
Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is set to make a dramatic appearance in our skies over the next few weeks.
-
Temperature Dips In Delhi After Light Rain, More Showers Likely Till Friday
The national capital woke up to cloudy skies followed by light rainfall on Wednesday morning.
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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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"UFOs Dancing": Boeing Pilot Captures Breathtaking Footage Of Mysterious Objects In Sky
The Captain said that he witnessed an extremely vivid, star-like object that appeared to be 'dancing' in the sky.
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Double Meteor Shower To Light Up Night Sky This Week: When And Where To Watch
Having two meteor showers peak within 24 hours of each other is "a little bit unusual," Moskovitz said.
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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.
