Astronomers have discovered that asteroid Apophis will visit Earth in 2029. However, NASA’s Small Bodies Assessment Group wants the American Space Agency to send a space probe to the asteroid before it finally makes its closest approach to our home planet towards the end of this decade. Scientists previously thought that Apophis (asteroid 99942) might …
After 400 years of moving away from our planet, Comet Nishimura is set to show up again this month, astronomers recently announced. The new bright comet will light up our sky across the Northern Hemisphere in the middle of this month. Skywatchers living in the Northern Hemisphere can observe the comet in the early hours …
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In a few hours from now, the Perseid meteor shower will commence over Earth’s night sky. Skywatchers can observe the celestial event using their telescopes or join a free online live stream from their homes. What should you know about the Perseid meteor shower? How can you watch it live? Continue reading to find out. …
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On Tuesday (August 8), the moon will attain its last quarter phase. During this astronomical event, the moon will remain half-illuminated by the sunlight. When will this celestial event commence? How can you watch it from your location? Continue reading to find out. When the Last Quarter Phase of the Moon Will Occur tonight Astronomers …
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Researchers recently spotted a neutron star with unique magnetic field ejecting its energy more sluggishly than other discovered neutron stars. Scientists classify this newly spotted object as a unique type of neutron star identified as magnetar stars. Unlike other neutron stars that pump out energy at an interval ranging from a few seconds to a …
On Monday, April 3, NASA officially announced the four astronauts that will fly around the moon during the Artemis 2 mission. The astronauts are the first humans to reach the lunar orbit since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. The Artemis 2 Astronauts selected by NASA include Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission …
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Researchers recently discovered that icy rain coming from Saturn’s rings is heating the planet’s atmosphere. Scientists have never seen anything like this in the solar system before. Hence, they wondered how the actual cause of this strange occurrence in the Saturnian system. But how did the scientists come up with such a discovery? Continue reading …
Astronomers have earlier discovered that Uranus has 27 known moons around its orbit. A new study revealed that one/two of these moons of Uranus may have subsurface oceans that pump materials into space. NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft which passed the Uranian system around four decades ago discovered some features in radiation data it collected from …
Auroras often add extra beauty to Earth’s sky whenever they occur. But have you imagined what auroras covering earth look like from space? To provide humans with a satisfactory view of auroras from space, NASA astronaut Josh Cassada captured this stunning image from the International Space Station which orbit at about 250 miles (400 kilometers) …
Frank Drake, the American astrophysicist, and radio astronomer died on September 2 at 92. Drake is best known for his work on the search for extraterrestrial lifeforms on other planets. He also made other notable discoveries that made him popular in the science community. What Discoveries Did Frank Drake Make? Why will Drake’s discoveries play …
