NEW DELHI: As Earth prepares to witness a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, Google commemorates this astronomical event with an animation. Users searching Google for the eclipse will encounter a graphic overlay depicting the moment when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, revealing the sun’s outermost layer, known as the ‘corona‘. … Read more
NEW DELHI: A rare earthquake on the East Coast rattled residents from the skyscrapers of New York and Philadelphia to the quieter reaches of New England on Friday. Although the quake didn’t cause widespread destruction, it was a jarring experience for a region not used to such seismic activity.The US Geological Survey estimated that the … Read more
Photo by Jongsun Lee on Unsplash There will be a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, in various states across the U.S. and provinces in Canada. This rare event can produce breathtaking images and videos using a smartphone. However, simply pointing your phone, such as an iPhone 15 or Samsung Galaxy S24, at the … Read more
During next Monday’s solar eclipse, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy will celebrate the once in a lifetime event as the anniversary of its founding. The Haudenosaunee Confederacy, also known as the Iroquois Confederacy, is composed of the Seneca, Cayuga, Oneida, Onondaga, Mohawk and Tuscarora nations. A total solar eclipse played an important role in its history. On the … Read more
NEW DELHI: In a bold scientific endeavor, Nasa‘s WB-57 jets are set to chase the upcoming total solar eclipse, offering scientists an unparalleled vantage point for observation. Flying at altitudes well above commercial aircraft, these jets can soar above clouds, eliminating the risk of visibility issues due to inclement weather. This advantage is crucial, as … Read more
Purple power Friday. The Colorado Rockies, who lost 16-1 on Opening Day in Arizona, will return to Denver for the team’s home opener on Friday, April 5, and if that score is any indication, you might need a drink before, during or after the game. The bars and restaurants around Coors Field will, of course, … Read more
Inmates in New York are suing the state corrections department over the decision to lock down prisons during next Monday’s total solar eclipse. The suit filed Friday in federal court in upstate New York argues that the April 8 lockdown violates inmates’ constitutional rights to practice their faiths by preventing them from taking part in … Read more
NEW DELHI: On Monday, April 8, most of North America will have the chance to see the Moon pass in front of the Sun during a solar eclipse. Nasa is inviting the public to participate with in-person events, opportunities to do Nasa science, and multiple ways to watch online.Millions of people along the path of … Read more
North America is on the verge of another masking of the sun. Monday’s total solar eclipse will make landfall along Mexico’s Pacific coast and cross into Texas and 14 other U.S. states, before exiting over Canada. It will last almost twice as long, with an even wider audience, than the total solar eclipse that stretched … Read more
DALLAS — Millions of people along a narrow band in North America will look up when the sky darkens during a total solar eclipse on April 8. When they do, safety is key. Staring directly at the sun during a solar eclipse or at any other time can lead to permanent eye damage. The eclipse … Read more
