Representative AI image (Pic credit: Lexica) An annular solar eclipse will create a rare “ring of fire” phenomenon visible in parts of South America on Wednesday.A “ring of fire” occurs when the Moon lines up between the Sun and the Earth to create a solar eclipse, but does not block out the Sun’s light entirely, … Read more
A ‘supermoon eclipse‘ was visible across several continents, including the US, South America, Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia on Tuesday night. The partial lunar eclipse showed a shadow over the moon for more than an hour.The event started with a full moonrise. The full ‘harvest moon‘ entered Earth’s shadow in space. This process gradually … Read more
If you don’t look up at the moon very often, tonight’s the night you should. It’s a lunar trifecta of sorts, and it’s all the rage. This month’s full moon is being called a “super blue moon.” Don’t know what that is? Read on. What is a supermoon? The moon completes one orbit of Earth … Read more
The past 12 months have been an exciting time for skywatchers and stargazers. In October 2023, the path of a “ring of fire” eclipse clipped southern Colorado, visible from Mesa Verde National Park and its neighbors. Next came the April solar eclipse, which revved up enthusiasm for astrotourism even more despite Colorado not being among … Read more
The colourful auroras that treated skywatchers across the country last weekend and the total solar eclipse last month are reminders that the Earth is in direct line of fire from activities on the surface of the sun. The Space Weather division of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has been issuing warnings for … Read more
We had expected that seeing a total solar eclipse in the path of totality would be the highlight of our trip. In hindsight, it was also the perfect excuse to be together, three generations on a simple road trip through five states. On April 6, three of us set out from Lakewood — me, my … Read more
Quebec optometrists have confirmed 28 cases of eclipse-related eye damage since the solar event on April 8, and health officials say there could be far more. For the first time, the Quebec’s health surveillance directorate has set up a watch for eye injuries linked to a solar eclipse, according to Ministry of Health and Social … Read more
During the remarkable total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, observers were treated to a spectacular celestial event adorned with striking ruby-colored prominences around the moon’s shadow. These prominences, noted for their vivid red hues, caught the attention of many who witnessed the event across various locations.Lisa Upton, a solar scientist at the Southwest Research … Read more
School District of Philadelphia buses parked in a lot while public schools remain temporarily closed for in-person learning in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022.Photo: Hannah Beier/Bloomberg (Getty Images) While car design has changed radically over the decades, school buses look almost the same as they did nearly 100 years ago. Sure, they … Read more
NEW DELHI: A remarkable cosmic event unfolded during the recent total solar eclipse on April 8, as millions across North America witnessed not just the eclipse but also a fleeting astronomical phenomenon. A tiny “sungrazer” comet, later named SOHO-5008, was discovered, photographed, and then destroyed within a span of 24 hours. This rare occurrence was … Read more
