Northern Hemisphere

Summer solstice 2024: Interesting astronomical facts

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Summer solstice 2024: Interesting astronomical facts

NEW DELHI: The summer solstice, which typically occurs around June 20-21 in the Northern Hemisphere, marks the longest day of the year and the official start of summer. Here are some intriguing astronomical facts about this event:Axial tilt and solar position: The summer solstice happens because of the Earth’s axial tilt of about 23.5 degrees. … Read more

Lyrid meteor shower: When and where to watch

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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