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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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Earth's 'Second Moon' Set To Disappear, Won't Return Until 2055
The space visitor is about 33 feet wide, which might sound scary - but Nasa notes that it "does not pose a hazard to Earth".
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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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Moon Moon Sen's Husband Bharat Dev Varma Dies in Kolkata
Bharat Dev Varma, the husband of actress Moon Moon Sen and the father of actresses Raima and Riya Sen passed away at his home in Kolkata on Tuesday.
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What Studies On Soil Sample From Moon's Far Side Have Found
Volcanic rock in the sample collected by Chang'e-6, the first mission that brought back soil from the far side of the Moon, is about 2.8 billion years old, suggesting the landing site was volcanically active at the time, according to two new studies.
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Scientists Discover Ancient Volcanic Eruptions On Moon's Far Side
While volcanic activity on the Moon's near side, visible from Earth, is well-documented, the far side remains largely unexplored.
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Scientists Confirm Volcanic Eruptions on Moon’s Far Side in New Study
A recent study has confirmed the existence of volcanic eruptions on the Moon’s far side. By analysing lunar soil samples brought back by China’s Chang’e-6 mission, scientists discovered volcanic rock fragments dating to over 2.8 billion years ago. These findings reveal a long history of volcanic activity on the Moon’s far side, mirroring th...
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Full Moon in November 2024: Beaver Moon is the Last Supermoon of the Year
The Beaver Moon on November 15, 2024, marks the final supermoon of the year. It will be brighter and larger than the August supermoon. The full moon, known for its connection to beaver hunting, will remain full for three days, from Nov 15-17. Other notable events include the Leonids meteor shower and Mercury's greatest elongation.
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'Beaver Moon' On November 15: All You Need To Know About 2024's Last Supermoon
This full moon is special because it's the last of four consecutive supermoons in 2024, meaning it will appear bigger and brighter than normal.
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Potential For Life Found On Uranus' Moons, Scientists Reveal
A recent analysis reveals that Voyager's encounter occurred during an intense solar storm, potentially skewing our perception of the Uranian system.
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Voyager 2's Historic Flyby of Uranus Exposes Rare Magnetic Distortion
A new analysis of Voyager 2’s flyby of Uranus in 1986 reveals a unique magnetic anomaly caused by a rare solar wind event. Scientists from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Caltech found that the solar wind’s impact on Uranus’s magnetosphere was a unique occurrence, influencing measurements of the planet’s magnetic field. The study also ...
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NASA’s Juno Probe Captures Stunning Views of Jupiter’s Storms and Moon Amalthea
NASA’s Juno probe captured vibrant, high-contrast images of Jupiter’s stormy atmosphere and an up-close view of its moon, Amalthea, during the spacecraft’s 66th flyby on October 23. The images were processed by citizen scientists, enhancing the colours to showcase Jupiter’s unique cloud formations and highlighting details of Amalthea agains...
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Indian CubeSat to Travel to the Moon Soon on Japanese Lander
India’s HEX20Labs has partnered with Japanese firm ispace for a mission to send a CubeSat into lunar orbit. Scheduled to launch on ispace's M2 mission, the Indian CubeSat will ride aboard the lander Resilience, aiming to orbit the Moon and conduct critical technology testing. This mission signifies a major stride in India’s cislunar exploration...
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When Is Gurupurab 2024? Here Are 5 Classic 'Langar' Dishes You'll Want For The Festival
Gurupurab, or Guru Nanak Jayanti, is the vibrant celebration of Guru Nanak's birth, the first Sikh Guru and founder of Sikhism.
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ICYMI, Arbaaz Khan And Malaika Arora's Son Arhaan's Birthday Famjam Pics. Salman Khan Gives It A Miss
Arbaaz wrote, "Happy birthday my Arhaan. you are my everything love you to the moon and back"
![Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: Did You Know? [September 7, 2024]](https://c.ndtvimg.com/2024-09/703vn2as_did-you-know_640x480_07_September_24.jpg?downsize=245:163 "Gadgets 360 With Technical Guruji: Did You Know? [September 7, 2024]")
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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.
-
Earth's 'Second Moon' Set To Disappear, Won't Return Until 2055
The space visitor is about 33 feet wide, which might sound scary - but Nasa notes that it "does not pose a hazard to Earth".
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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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Moon Moon Sen's Husband Bharat Dev Varma Dies in Kolkata
Bharat Dev Varma, the husband of actress Moon Moon Sen and the father of actresses Raima and Riya Sen passed away at his home in Kolkata on Tuesday.
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What Studies On Soil Sample From Moon's Far Side Have Found
Volcanic rock in the sample collected by Chang'e-6, the first mission that brought back soil from the far side of the Moon, is about 2.8 billion years old, suggesting the landing site was volcanically active at the time, according to two new studies.
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Scientists Discover Ancient Volcanic Eruptions On Moon's Far Side
While volcanic activity on the Moon's near side, visible from Earth, is well-documented, the far side remains largely unexplored.
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Scientists Confirm Volcanic Eruptions on Moon’s Far Side in New Study
A recent study has confirmed the existence of volcanic eruptions on the Moon’s far side. By analysing lunar soil samples brought back by China’s Chang’e-6 mission, scientists discovered volcanic rock fragments dating to over 2.8 billion years ago. These findings reveal a long history of volcanic activity on the Moon’s far side, mirroring th...
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Full Moon in November 2024: Beaver Moon is the Last Supermoon of the Year
The Beaver Moon on November 15, 2024, marks the final supermoon of the year. It will be brighter and larger than the August supermoon. The full moon, known for its connection to beaver hunting, will remain full for three days, from Nov 15-17. Other notable events include the Leonids meteor shower and Mercury's greatest elongation.
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'Beaver Moon' On November 15: All You Need To Know About 2024's Last Supermoon
This full moon is special because it's the last of four consecutive supermoons in 2024, meaning it will appear bigger and brighter than normal.
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Potential For Life Found On Uranus' Moons, Scientists Reveal
A recent analysis reveals that Voyager's encounter occurred during an intense solar storm, potentially skewing our perception of the Uranian system.
-
Voyager 2's Historic Flyby of Uranus Exposes Rare Magnetic Distortion
A new analysis of Voyager 2’s flyby of Uranus in 1986 reveals a unique magnetic anomaly caused by a rare solar wind event. Scientists from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Caltech found that the solar wind’s impact on Uranus’s magnetosphere was a unique occurrence, influencing measurements of the planet’s magnetic field. The study also ...
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NASA’s Juno Probe Captures Stunning Views of Jupiter’s Storms and Moon Amalthea
NASA’s Juno probe captured vibrant, high-contrast images of Jupiter’s stormy atmosphere and an up-close view of its moon, Amalthea, during the spacecraft’s 66th flyby on October 23. The images were processed by citizen scientists, enhancing the colours to showcase Jupiter’s unique cloud formations and highlighting details of Amalthea agains...
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Indian CubeSat to Travel to the Moon Soon on Japanese Lander
India’s HEX20Labs has partnered with Japanese firm ispace for a mission to send a CubeSat into lunar orbit. Scheduled to launch on ispace's M2 mission, the Indian CubeSat will ride aboard the lander Resilience, aiming to orbit the Moon and conduct critical technology testing. This mission signifies a major stride in India’s cislunar exploration...
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When Is Gurupurab 2024? Here Are 5 Classic 'Langar' Dishes You'll Want For The Festival
Gurupurab, or Guru Nanak Jayanti, is the vibrant celebration of Guru Nanak's birth, the first Sikh Guru and founder of Sikhism.
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ICYMI, Arbaaz Khan And Malaika Arora's Son Arhaan's Birthday Famjam Pics. Salman Khan Gives It A Miss
Arbaaz wrote, "Happy birthday my Arhaan. you are my everything love you to the moon and back"
