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Scientists Discover New Electric Field in Earth’s Atmosphere Crucial for Life
Scientists have finally detected the long-predicted ambipolar electric field in Earth's atmosphere. Though weak, it plays a crucial role in shaping the planet’s upper atmosphere, impacting the polar wind and potentially contributing to Earth’s habitability. This discovery could help explain why Earth’s atmosphere has remained conducive to lif...
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November Night Sky 2024: Check Out the Brightest Planets and How to Watch Them?
November's night sky features a spectacular lineup of planets, including Venus, which becomes increasingly prominent in the west. Mars glows brightly as it approaches Earth, while Jupiter rises in the east, captivating observers with its brilliance. Saturn, with its magnificent rings, is also visible high in the southern sky. This month presents id...
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Why Earth Has Only 1 Moon While Other Planets Have Hundreds
On Earth, you can look up at night and see the Moon shining bright from hundreds of thousands of miles away. But if you went to Venus, that wouldnt be the case.
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After Moon, Sun, When Can India Reach Venus, Mars? Scientist Gives Update
India's space research agency - ISRO - has set its sights on Earth's planetary neighbours and expects to mark its presence on Mars and Venus within five years, Dr M Sankaran, Director of the UR Rao Satellite Center in Bengaluru told NDTV.
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Amitabh Bachchan Shares Video Of 5 Planets Aligned In Straight Line, Internet Amazed
In the video, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus are all aligned in a straight line.
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These 5 Planets Will Align Across The Night Sky On March 28
Jupiter and Mercury will be located closer to the horizon, Venus and Uranus will appear higher up and Mars will shine near the moon.
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Stargazers Witness Rare Conjunction Of Venus And Jupiter As They Shine Together
The two planets appeared to be about 0.5 degrees apart from Earth's vantage point.
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Moon Will Be Closest To Earth In 1,337 Years This Weekend But It Will Be Invisible. Here's Why
On Saturday, the new moon will be closest to earth since the year 992, and just a day later, there will be a conjunction of Venus and Saturn close to the moon visible to the naked eye.
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NASA Study Suggests How Temperate Venus Suffered A "Heat Death"
NASA study explains how geological occurrences caused the "hot death" of a temperate Venus.
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NASA Test Payload Launches Into Space Onboard US Satellite for Improved Weather Forecasting
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the Joint Polar Satellite System-2 satellite and the NASA test payload lifted off on Thursday from California. JPSS-2 was placed into an orbit that circles the Earth from pole to pole, joining previously launched satellites in a system designed to improve weather forecasting and climate monitoring.
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Study Claims Sun Will Devour Mercury, Venus And Earth, Explains How
The researchers clarified that the process of "planetary engulfment" is common in the life cycle of star systems.
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Five Planets Align in Rare Occurrence, Earth’s Moon to Join the Formation This Week
Stargazers may want to glue their eyes to the night sky this week as a stellar formation of celestial bodies is set to take place. In a rare occurrence, five planets will appear aligned in order in the predawn sky along with the moon.
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Five Planets to Line Up in Sky This Month in Rare Conjunction, Will Be Visible With Naked Eyes: How to Watch
The spectacular celestial show will be visible towards the eastern horizon just before the Sun rises and obscures the view. Those living in the Northern Hemisphere will have to look towards the east and the south. Those in the Southern Hemisphere should look towards the east and the north for the delightful view.
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What’s It Like to Be on Venus or Pluto? We Studied Their Sand Dunes and Found Some Clues
A new study has explained how sand dunes can provide insight into weather and conditions one might experience while standing on a far-off planetary body. For dunes to exist, planets should pass a pair of “Goldilocks” criteria. The presence of such dunes on Venus, Earth, Mars, Titan, Triton (Neptune’s largest moon) and Pluto have given new hop...
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Venus, Mars, and Saturn Conjunction Recorded on March 28
Mars is four degrees north of the Moon at 3 UTC on March 28. Saturn, too, is at four degrees north of the Moon but this takes place at 12 UTC on March 28. Venus is seven degrees north of the Moon at 10 UTC on March 28.
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Scientists Discover New Electric Field in Earth’s Atmosphere Crucial for Life
Scientists have finally detected the long-predicted ambipolar electric field in Earth's atmosphere. Though weak, it plays a crucial role in shaping the planet’s upper atmosphere, impacting the polar wind and potentially contributing to Earth’s habitability. This discovery could help explain why Earth’s atmosphere has remained conducive to lif...
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November Night Sky 2024: Check Out the Brightest Planets and How to Watch Them?
November's night sky features a spectacular lineup of planets, including Venus, which becomes increasingly prominent in the west. Mars glows brightly as it approaches Earth, while Jupiter rises in the east, captivating observers with its brilliance. Saturn, with its magnificent rings, is also visible high in the southern sky. This month presents id...
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Why Earth Has Only 1 Moon While Other Planets Have Hundreds
On Earth, you can look up at night and see the Moon shining bright from hundreds of thousands of miles away. But if you went to Venus, that wouldnt be the case.
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After Moon, Sun, When Can India Reach Venus, Mars? Scientist Gives Update
India's space research agency - ISRO - has set its sights on Earth's planetary neighbours and expects to mark its presence on Mars and Venus within five years, Dr M Sankaran, Director of the UR Rao Satellite Center in Bengaluru told NDTV.
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Amitabh Bachchan Shares Video Of 5 Planets Aligned In Straight Line, Internet Amazed
In the video, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus are all aligned in a straight line.
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These 5 Planets Will Align Across The Night Sky On March 28
Jupiter and Mercury will be located closer to the horizon, Venus and Uranus will appear higher up and Mars will shine near the moon.
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Stargazers Witness Rare Conjunction Of Venus And Jupiter As They Shine Together
The two planets appeared to be about 0.5 degrees apart from Earth's vantage point.
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Moon Will Be Closest To Earth In 1,337 Years This Weekend But It Will Be Invisible. Here's Why
On Saturday, the new moon will be closest to earth since the year 992, and just a day later, there will be a conjunction of Venus and Saturn close to the moon visible to the naked eye.
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NASA Study Suggests How Temperate Venus Suffered A "Heat Death"
NASA study explains how geological occurrences caused the "hot death" of a temperate Venus.
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NASA Test Payload Launches Into Space Onboard US Satellite for Improved Weather Forecasting
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the Joint Polar Satellite System-2 satellite and the NASA test payload lifted off on Thursday from California. JPSS-2 was placed into an orbit that circles the Earth from pole to pole, joining previously launched satellites in a system designed to improve weather forecasting and climate monitoring.
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Study Claims Sun Will Devour Mercury, Venus And Earth, Explains How
The researchers clarified that the process of "planetary engulfment" is common in the life cycle of star systems.
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Five Planets Align in Rare Occurrence, Earth’s Moon to Join the Formation This Week
Stargazers may want to glue their eyes to the night sky this week as a stellar formation of celestial bodies is set to take place. In a rare occurrence, five planets will appear aligned in order in the predawn sky along with the moon.
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Five Planets to Line Up in Sky This Month in Rare Conjunction, Will Be Visible With Naked Eyes: How to Watch
The spectacular celestial show will be visible towards the eastern horizon just before the Sun rises and obscures the view. Those living in the Northern Hemisphere will have to look towards the east and the south. Those in the Southern Hemisphere should look towards the east and the north for the delightful view.
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What’s It Like to Be on Venus or Pluto? We Studied Their Sand Dunes and Found Some Clues
A new study has explained how sand dunes can provide insight into weather and conditions one might experience while standing on a far-off planetary body. For dunes to exist, planets should pass a pair of “Goldilocks” criteria. The presence of such dunes on Venus, Earth, Mars, Titan, Triton (Neptune’s largest moon) and Pluto have given new hop...
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Venus, Mars, and Saturn Conjunction Recorded on March 28
Mars is four degrees north of the Moon at 3 UTC on March 28. Saturn, too, is at four degrees north of the Moon but this takes place at 12 UTC on March 28. Venus is seven degrees north of the Moon at 10 UTC on March 28.
