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Study Explores Sun’s Magnetic Field Changes and Solar Wind Acceleration
- Friday December 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study published in The Astrophysical Journal has shed light on how the Sun’s magnetic field influences solar wind acceleration. Using data from the Parker Solar Probe and Solar Orbiter, researchers observed that sharp magnetic switchbacks smooth out into gentler waves as they travel further from the Sun. This relaxation process transfers magnet...
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Earth Aligns Between Sun And Jupiter For Spectacular December 7 Event
- Thursday December 5, 2024
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
On December 7, Earth will align between the Sun and Jupiter, creating a rare astronomical event known as Jupiters opposition.
- www.ndtv.com
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Evidence of Massive Solar Storm Strike on Earth 2,700 Years Ago Discovered in Tree Rings
- Saturday November 30, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Researchers from the University of Arizona have uncovered evidence of a powerful solar storm that occurred between 664 and 663 BCE, known as a Miyake Event. The discovery was made by analysing radiocarbon spikes in ancient tree rings, which act as natural records of past solar activity. These rare events, first identified in 2012, occur when solar ...
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Youngest Exoplanet Ever Discovered Orbiting Around a Growing Protostar 520 Light-Years Away
- Friday November 29, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
TIDYE-1b, a "baby" gas giant exoplanet just 3 million years old, has been discovered orbiting a protostar in the Taurus molecular cloud. The planet’s youth makes it around 1,500 times younger than Earth, offering a rare glimpse into planetary formation. However, TIDYE-1b is orbiting a star surrounded by a misaligned protoplanetary disk, which cha...
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Mysterious Scar-Like Structure in Australia Might Have Been Caused by a Rare Tornado
- Tuesday November 26, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A previously unknown tornado was discovered in Australia’s Nullarbor Plain by a caver using Google Earth. Researchers traced the scar, which extends over 11 kilometres, back to a November 2022 storm that brought intense winds and rainfall. The tornado, likely F2 or F3 in strength, left distinct marks on the landscape, still visible due to sparse ...
- www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Rockets Create Artificial Clouds Under Northern Lights in Norway
- Monday November 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Apophis Asteroid Flyby in 2029: Earth's Gravitational May Impact Asteroid's Surface
- Thursday November 14, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Asteroid 99942 Apophis, named after the ancient Egyptian god of darkness, is set to pass incredibly close to Earth in 2029, at just 32,000 km. While there is no risk of a collision, scientists are keen to study the asteroid’s interaction with Earth's gravity. Research led by planetary scientist Ronald Ballouz suggests that this flyby may cause si...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Meteoroid Trails Could Help Detect Potentially Hazardous Comets Years in Advance
- Friday November 8, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Meteoroid trails from long-period comets could provide early warnings of potentially dangerous comets near Earth, giving planetary scientists time to prepare. By studying these trails, scientists can track the paths of rarely visible comets that could pose a risk of impact, helping prevent catastrophic events. With the upcoming Vera C. Rubin Observ...
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Asteroid Apophis Could Experience Surface Changes Due to Earth’s Gravity During 2029 Flyby
- Wednesday November 6, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The asteroid Apophis, named after the ancient Egyptian god of chaos, is set to pass extremely close to Earth in 2029, potentially causing seismic activity and landslides on its surface due to Earth's gravity. These changes could alter Apophis’ surface, providing a rare opportunity to observe asteroid dynamics in real-time. A team from Johns Hopki...
- www.gadgets360.com
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In Pics: Rare Celestial Lights Seen In Ladakh After Intense Solar Storms
- Friday October 11, 2024
- India News | Written by Pallava Bagla
Rare celestial lights are seen at Leh in Ladakh as the Sun is in an active phase, throwing out charged particles towards Earth in the form of an intense solar storm.
- www.ndtv.com
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Rare Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Appears in Earth Skies After 80,000 Years, Best Viewing Said to be This Week
- Monday October 14, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The anticipated Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3) has been visible in the evening sky for Northern Hemisphere observers starting October 11. Discovered in early 2023, the comet reached its closest point to Earth on October 12, making it a prime time for observation. Spot it near Venus about 40 minutes after sunset. The best views are expected ove...
- www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Astronaut Records Timelapse of Red and Green Auroras From Space
- Friday October 11, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick captured a stunning timelapse of vibrant red and green auroras from aboard the Dragon Endeavor spacecraft. Filmed on October 8, the auroras were caused by solar activity interacting with Earth’s atmosphere. Dominick recorded the footage while docked at the International Space Station, giving viewers a unique perspe...
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How to See Rare Comet C/2023 A3 Over Bengaluru in October 2024?
- Tuesday October 1, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Earth to Capture an Asteroid as Second Moon Temporarily This Weekend, NASA Confirms
- Sunday September 29, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Earth is set to capture a temporary second moon, asteroid 2024 PT5, starting September 29, 2024. This small asteroid, part of the Arjuna asteroid belt, will only remain in Earth’s orbit until November 25, 2024, before continuing its journey around the sun. Though not visible to the average observer, this rare event has piqued the interest of prof...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Study Explores Sun’s Magnetic Field Changes and Solar Wind Acceleration
- Friday December 20, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A study published in The Astrophysical Journal has shed light on how the Sun’s magnetic field influences solar wind acceleration. Using data from the Parker Solar Probe and Solar Orbiter, researchers observed that sharp magnetic switchbacks smooth out into gentler waves as they travel further from the Sun. This relaxation process transfers magnet...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Earth Aligns Between Sun And Jupiter For Spectacular December 7 Event
- Thursday December 5, 2024
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
On December 7, Earth will align between the Sun and Jupiter, creating a rare astronomical event known as Jupiters opposition.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Evidence of Massive Solar Storm Strike on Earth 2,700 Years Ago Discovered in Tree Rings
- Saturday November 30, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Researchers from the University of Arizona have uncovered evidence of a powerful solar storm that occurred between 664 and 663 BCE, known as a Miyake Event. The discovery was made by analysing radiocarbon spikes in ancient tree rings, which act as natural records of past solar activity. These rare events, first identified in 2012, occur when solar ...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Youngest Exoplanet Ever Discovered Orbiting Around a Growing Protostar 520 Light-Years Away
- Friday November 29, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
TIDYE-1b, a "baby" gas giant exoplanet just 3 million years old, has been discovered orbiting a protostar in the Taurus molecular cloud. The planet’s youth makes it around 1,500 times younger than Earth, offering a rare glimpse into planetary formation. However, TIDYE-1b is orbiting a star surrounded by a misaligned protoplanetary disk, which cha...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Mysterious Scar-Like Structure in Australia Might Have Been Caused by a Rare Tornado
- Tuesday November 26, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A previously unknown tornado was discovered in Australia’s Nullarbor Plain by a caver using Google Earth. Researchers traced the scar, which extends over 11 kilometres, back to a November 2022 storm that brought intense winds and rainfall. The tornado, likely F2 or F3 in strength, left distinct marks on the landscape, still visible due to sparse ...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
NASA Rockets Create Artificial Clouds Under Northern Lights in Norway
- Monday November 18, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Apophis Asteroid Flyby in 2029: Earth's Gravitational May Impact Asteroid's Surface
- Thursday November 14, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Asteroid 99942 Apophis, named after the ancient Egyptian god of darkness, is set to pass incredibly close to Earth in 2029, at just 32,000 km. While there is no risk of a collision, scientists are keen to study the asteroid’s interaction with Earth's gravity. Research led by planetary scientist Ronald Ballouz suggests that this flyby may cause si...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Meteoroid Trails Could Help Detect Potentially Hazardous Comets Years in Advance
- Friday November 8, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Meteoroid trails from long-period comets could provide early warnings of potentially dangerous comets near Earth, giving planetary scientists time to prepare. By studying these trails, scientists can track the paths of rarely visible comets that could pose a risk of impact, helping prevent catastrophic events. With the upcoming Vera C. Rubin Observ...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Asteroid Apophis Could Experience Surface Changes Due to Earth’s Gravity During 2029 Flyby
- Wednesday November 6, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The asteroid Apophis, named after the ancient Egyptian god of chaos, is set to pass extremely close to Earth in 2029, potentially causing seismic activity and landslides on its surface due to Earth's gravity. These changes could alter Apophis’ surface, providing a rare opportunity to observe asteroid dynamics in real-time. A team from Johns Hopki...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
In Pics: Rare Celestial Lights Seen In Ladakh After Intense Solar Storms
- Friday October 11, 2024
- India News | Written by Pallava Bagla
Rare celestial lights are seen at Leh in Ladakh as the Sun is in an active phase, throwing out charged particles towards Earth in the form of an intense solar storm.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Rare Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Appears in Earth Skies After 80,000 Years, Best Viewing Said to be This Week
- Monday October 14, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
The anticipated Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3) has been visible in the evening sky for Northern Hemisphere observers starting October 11. Discovered in early 2023, the comet reached its closest point to Earth on October 12, making it a prime time for observation. Spot it near Venus about 40 minutes after sunset. The best views are expected ove...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
NASA Astronaut Records Timelapse of Red and Green Auroras From Space
- Friday October 11, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick captured a stunning timelapse of vibrant red and green auroras from aboard the Dragon Endeavor spacecraft. Filmed on October 8, the auroras were caused by solar activity interacting with Earth’s atmosphere. Dominick recorded the footage while docked at the International Space Station, giving viewers a unique perspe...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
How to See Rare Comet C/2023 A3 Over Bengaluru in October 2024?
- Tuesday October 1, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
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...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Earth to Capture an Asteroid as Second Moon Temporarily This Weekend, NASA Confirms
- Sunday September 29, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Earth is set to capture a temporary second moon, asteroid 2024 PT5, starting September 29, 2024. This small asteroid, part of the Arjuna asteroid belt, will only remain in Earth’s orbit until November 25, 2024, before continuing its journey around the sun. Though not visible to the average observer, this rare event has piqued the interest of prof...
- www.gadgets360.com