Celestial Highlights This Week: Watch Out For the Venus-Moon Conjunction, Meteor Shower, and More

SPACE 11.06.2023 06:09 AM

This week's celestial highlights include a Venus-Moon conjunction, a meteor shower, and a crescent moon near Regulus and Venus. Continue reading to learn more details.

First Radio Telescope Images Capture the 'Ring of Fire' Effect in Annular Solar Eclipse, Defying Expectations

11.06.2023 01:58 AM

Radio astronomers in California recorded the "ring of fire" in an annular solar eclipse through radio imaging, a first-time achievement during a partial eclipse. Check it out in this article.

Martian Meteorites Striking Earth Found To Be Younger Than Expected: Unearthing Insights Into the Red Planet's Geological History

11.05.2023 22:53 PM

Recent Martian rock samples on Earth challenge age dating methods, but US-UK researchers identify clues for geological insights. Read on to learn more.

Asteroid Bennu: Samples of the Potentially Hazardous Asteroid Now Available For Viewing in 1st Public Display in Smithsonian Museum

11.05.2023 21:27 PM

A sample of asteroid Bennu is now being displayed at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. Read to learn more.

Sierra Space’s First Dream Chaser Vehicle Completed: Know More About the Novel Spacecraft That Could Redefine Space Travel

11.05.2023 01:00 AM

The Dream Chaser space plane is designed to cater to 15 space missions. Read to learn more. While this novel space plane has been dubbed the next Space Shuttle for years, the Dream Chaser of Sierra Space has finally been announced to be a live spacecraft bound for low-Earth orbit.

SpaceX Pushes Back Robotic Mission for Next Dragon Cargo Launch

11.05.2023 00:10 AM

SpaceX moved the launch of the next Dragon cargo to Nov. 9 from Nov. 7. Continue reading to learn more.

Lost in Space? Here’s How You Can Find Your Way Back to Earth

11.03.2023 10:00 AM

Summary/Meta Description: Navigating outer space will require a reliable system such as the use of stars as galactic reference frame to avoid getting lost in space. Read the article to find out more.

How Old Is Our Sun? How Long Will It Shine?

11.03.2023 09:27 AM

When was the sun formed and how long will it continue to shine? Read to find out. Earth's Sun has been around for billions of years and it is still brimming with great mysteries.

Mysterious 'Blobs' in Earth's Mantle Might Be the Remnants From the Protoplanet Collision That Birthed the Moon

11.03.2023 08:11 AM

An ancient collision with Theia, a Mars-sized object, gave rise to the moon, and scientists now suspect they've found its remnants in Earth's deep mantle. Continue reading for more details.

NASA’s Juno Mission Detects Salts and Organic Compounds on the Surface of Ganymede; Will They Set the Stage for Habitability?

11.03.2023 06:00 AM

Planetary scientists have detected the presence of salt and other organic compounds on the surface of Jupiter’s largest moon. Read the article to learn more.

Lucy Mission's Target Asteroid Dinky Has a Twist; Small Space Rock Dinkinesh Has Companion

11.03.2023 05:40 AM

Lucy's first target small asteroid Dinkinesh is part of a binary system. Continue reading to learn more.

Thomas Ken Mattingly Dead: NASA Astronaut Key to Apollo Program’s Success

11.03.2023 04:20 AM

NASA announced the passing of Ken Mattingly, the astronaut who contributed much to the Apollo program's success. Continue reading to know the full story.

Pluto's Surprising Secret Ice Volcano Could Be Larger than Yellowstone, NASA Reveals

11.03.2023 01:11 AM

Images from New Horizons suggest a 44-kilometer-wide ice-spewing supervolcano on Pluto, hinting at recent cryovolcanic activity. Read on to learn more.

Solar Maximum Is Near: Powerful Eruption Opens Huge 'Canyon of Fire' Valley on Surface of Sun Roughly 10,000 Kilometers Wide

11.02.2023 20:54 PM

The huge solar eruption that led to the "canyon of fire" valley's carving took place on Halloween. Read to learn more.

Northern Lights Explained: What Causes Aurora Borealis?

11.02.2023 02:00 AM

Aurora borealis is a natural light display in the sky which results from the interaction of the solar wind and the Earth’s magnetic field. Read the article to find out more.