In the aftermath of Nasa’s Double Asteroids Redirect Test (DART) mission, space debris totaling over two million pounds has been created, raising the possibility of a long-lasting meteor shower. The unprecedented event follows the DART spacecraft’s deliberate collision with the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos in September 2022, aimed at testing Earth’s planetary defense system.DART mission and … Read more
NEW DELHI: Both the northern lights and the Perseids meteor shower were visible simultaneously in a rare occurrence in the skies over Western Pennsylvania on Monday morning, said National Weather Service Pitssburgh in a post on X. The northern lights were observed in several areas, including Washington County, early Monday morning.In the viral images, the … Read more
CAPE CANAVERAL: The year’s best meteor shower, the Geminids, peaks this week. Skygazers may see as many as one or even two a minute streaking across dark skies. The meteors will reach their frenzy on Thursday. But Wednesday night should provide a cosmic spectacle as well. The moon is waning so that will make for … Read more
