A rare celestial event, not seen for 80,000 years, is currently captivating stargazers and astronomers across India.Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), first discovered in January 2023, is making its debut in millennia, offering a once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity. After reaching its closest point to the Sun on September 28, 2024, the comet is now moving away and … Read more
Saturn emerging from behind the Moon in rare video (Picture credit: Andrew McCarthy X handle) In a captivating video, astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy shared visuals of Saturn reemerging from behind the Moon on social media, attracting many astronomy enthusiasts.In the footage shared by McCarthy on X, Saturn appears in black and white, with its rings clearly … Read more
September’s Full Harvest Moon promises to be a spectacular celestial event, combining the qualities of a supermoon with the effects of a partial lunar eclipse. The full moon, which will rise on the evening of September 17, is set to be a noteworthy sight for skywatchers, as per Space.com.A Supermoon and a Partial EclipseThis month’s … Read more
NEW DELHI: A remarkable astronomical event is anticipated to occur this year, providing what NASA describes as a “once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity.” The event, a nova explosion, will take place within a star system located 3,000 light years from Earth and is expected to be visible to the naked eye sometime in 2024.Bill Cooke, who leads … Read more
NEW DELHI: An unusual solar eclipse occurred on X Monday, thanks to Nasa‘s sun and moon social media accounts.Monday witnessed a rare and eagerly awaited solar eclipse that unfolded across North America. A total eclipse, where the moon completely obscured the sun, graced 15 states, while all continental states were treated to a partial eclipse.Nasa … Read more
NEW DELHI: Former Nasa astronaut Tony Virts, who once observed a total solar eclipse from the International Space Station (ISS), is urging people to witness the upcoming celestial event. Describing the eclipse as something “that wasn’t natural,” Virts emphasized the unparalleled experience of witnessing a total eclipse, Mashable reported.“On a scale of one to ten, … Read more
NEW DELHI: The cosmos is offering a “once-in-a-lifetime” spectacle as Nasa anticipates the explosion of a star system anytime from now until September, T Coronae Borealis, also known as T CrB, expected to dramatically illuminate the night sky. This “nova outburst” represents a momentous event occurring roughly every 80 years, with the last explosion recorded … Read more
