Lyrid meteor shower: When and where to watch

Lyrid meteor shower: When and where to watch

NEW DELHI: The cosmic wonder of meteor shower can be observed by the earthlings as the Lyrid Meteor shower is set to peak overnight Sunday into Monday.Best observed from the Northern Hemisphere, the Lyrids are caused by the dusty debris from a comet named Thatcher and spring from the constellation Lyra.Although, viewers may have a … Read more

Which creature has seen most total solar eclipses?

Which creature has seen most total solar eclipses?

NEW DELHI: In an intriguing piece of research published on April 1st, Mark Popinchalk unveiled which creature holds the record for witnessing the most solar eclipses. Surprisingly, humans are far from leading, with horseshoe crabs taking the crown. Over their species’ existence, horseshoe crabs have observed an astonishing 138 trillion solar eclipses, positioning them well … Read more

Nasa tips on safe solar eclipse viewing practices

Nasa tips on safe solar eclipse viewing practices

NEW DELHI: The upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8 is anticipated to be a remarkable event for scientific exploration, enhanced by the alignment of new astronomical equipment and a fortunate celestial configuration.During the eclipse, the moon’s proximity to Earth will create a prolonged and deep shadow, coupled with expectations of heightened solar activity, which … Read more