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Saturn crosses the Moon to get closer to Venus. You can see it with naked eyes
5 days, 11 hours ago

Saturn crosses the Moon to get closer to Venus. You can see it with naked eyes

India Today  

Stargazers in India are in for a celestial treat as Venus and Saturn inch closer together, headed for a rare conjunction in the night skies. Venus, known as the "Evening Star," and Saturn will appear particularly bright and will be visible low on the southwestern horizon shortly after sunset. The conjunction creates an optical illusion, making the two planets seem …

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Why freezing cold worlds could be our best bet for alien life in the solar system
1 week ago

Why freezing cold worlds could be our best bet for alien life in the solar system

Salon  

The universe is full of icy worlds that scientists suspect could serve as homes for alien life. The term comes from the Greek meaning “universal-melt.” By applying cenotectic physics to known conditions on various distant worlds, the researchers ascertained how water on these icy distant bodies could remain liquid enough to sustain life. The authors speculate in their work about …

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Celestial events in 2025: Quadrantid meteor shower, planetary parade, and more - Know when and where to watch
1 week, 1 day ago

Celestial events in 2025: Quadrantid meteor shower, planetary parade, and more - Know when and where to watch

Live Mint  

The year 2025 promises to be an exciting one for stargazers, with a variety of celestial events scheduled to occur. Starting from Quadrantid meteor shower to lunar eclipses, supermoons, here are the celestial events to watch out for in 2025. Quadrantid meteor shower The first celestial event of 2025 is today, January 3. Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on January 3 …

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Mars, Saturn and Venus to align on Jan 22: How to watch first planetary parade of 2025 in India
1 week, 1 day ago

Mars, Saturn and Venus to align on Jan 22: How to watch first planetary parade of 2025 in India

Live Mint  

Planetary Parade 2025: The New Year has set in, and the universe seems to be joining in the festive spirit with humans, with a ‘planetary parade’ likely to occur in the first month of 2025. Planetary Parade 2025: When to watch In 2025, the planetary parade will happen two times, once in January and once in 2025. Planetary Parade: January …

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Jupiter’s Great Red Spot isn’t as permanent as we thought
1 week, 3 days ago

Jupiter’s Great Red Spot isn’t as permanent as we thought

Live Mint  

Jupiter’s Great Red Spot—a rotating storm that is so large it could swallow Earth—isn’t what it used to be. Today’s spot is trapped at its current mid-latitude locale between two windy jet streams to the north and south, which flow parallel to Jupiter’s equator in opposite directions. Previously, researchers hypothesized that smaller storms merged to form the Great Red Spot, …

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This holiday season, listen to the Capricorns. They’re holding it together for everyone around them
3 weeks, 5 days ago

This holiday season, listen to the Capricorns. They’re holding it together for everyone around them

LA Times  

Anyone who has attempted to breach the magnetically charged ring of ice around a Capricorn knows that their association with their planetary ruler, Saturn, could never be a coincidence. The planetary rings aren’t just a testament to the gravitational pull of the power that comes from pain — they’re also a crown, meant to honor and create protective distance. It’s …

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Something big passed through Solar System and changed the orbit of its planets
1 month ago

Something big passed through Solar System and changed the orbit of its planets

India Today  

The planets in solar do not have circular orbit around the Sun, including Earth which goes around in an elliptical orbit. A close encounter with a massive interstellar object may hold the key to understanding the peculiar orbits of the solar system’s giant planets, according to new research published on the preprint server arXiv. Specifically, a massive object, estimated to …

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James Webb Telescope discovers frozen water outside Solar System
1 month ago

James Webb Telescope discovers frozen water outside Solar System

India Today  

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered water ice in a massive protoplanetary disk surrounding a young star system, 114–426, located in the Orion Nebula. The research team detected a key signature of water ice at a wavelength of 3 microns, a telltale sign of frozen water coating dust grains within the disk. Water ice is considered essential …

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This planet celebrates new year every 21 hours
1 month, 2 weeks ago

This planet celebrates new year every 21 hours

India Today  

Astronomers have discovered a rare type of planet outside Solar System where a year lasts just 21 hours. TOI-3261 b, an ultra-hot Neptune-sized planet, has become the latest addition to an elite group of celestial bodies that defy conventional theories of planetary evolution. Their paper, "Surviving in the Hot Neptune Desert: The Discovery of the Ultrahot Neptune TOI-3261 b," details …

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Government Approves ISRO’s Shukrayaan Venus Orbiter Mission
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Government Approves ISRO’s Shukrayaan Venus Orbiter Mission

Deccan Chronicle  

Shukrayaan, ISRO’s first Venus orbiter mission, is designed to study the planet's atmosphere, surface, and subsurface. The mission will focus on understanding Venus’s extreme climatic conditions, including its dense carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere, runaway greenhouse effect, and volcanic activity. Venus, often called Earth’s "twin" due to its similar size, holds clues about planetary evolution and climate change. Key Instruments The spacecraft …

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Venus Transit Capricorn 2024: Here's how this planetary transit will influence each zodiac sign
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Venus Transit Capricorn 2024: Here's how this planetary transit will influence each zodiac sign

Hindustan Times  

With Venus moving into Capricorn on November 11, love and relationships take on a more serious, grounded vibe. In Capricorn, Venus seeks stability and practicality, turning away from fleeting excitement and instead valuing relationships and choices that offer a solid foundation. Venus in Capricorn brings a serious tone to your relationships, encouraging you to go beyond light-hearted conversations and explore …

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Scientists propose a shocking new theory for the origin of the moon - and claim the popular 'collision theory' is WRONG
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Scientists propose a shocking new theory for the origin of the moon - and claim the popular 'collision theory' is WRONG

Daily Mail  

Despite being our planet's closest neighbour, scientists have been grappling with the mystery of our moon's origin for hundreds of years. A new theory suggests that the moon might not have been formed by a collision with an ancient protoplanet but through a process called 'binary-exchange capture' Researchers suggest that the moon might have started out as one part of …

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'God of chaos' asteroid could trigger astroquakes when it skims past Earth on Friday the 13th
2 months ago

'God of chaos' asteroid could trigger astroquakes when it skims past Earth on Friday the 13th

Daily Mail  

When the 'God of Chaos' asteroid flies by our planet in five years, Earth's gravity could cause it to experience 'astroquakes,' scientists have predicted. Their research suggests that when the asteroid Apophis - named for the Egyptian God of Chaos - passes within just 19,000 miles of Earth, our planet's gravitational pull will cause it to violently shake. A team …

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Planet 9: Inside the search for a hidden planet in our solar system
2 months, 1 week ago

Planet 9: Inside the search for a hidden planet in our solar system

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. “There are definitely full-blown skeptics about Planet Nine — it’s kind of a contentious topic,” Rice said. But Batygin and his team ran computer simulations to test this scenario versus the presence of Planet Nine, and they found that a solar system without the hidden planet is “strongly refuted by the data.” …

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Why is October 22 the worst astrological day of the month?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why is October 22 the worst astrological day of the month?

The Independent  

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Isro's monitoring asteroid Apophis named after Egyptian God of Chaos with Netra
4 months ago

Isro's monitoring asteroid Apophis named after Egyptian God of Chaos with Netra

India Today  

The Indian Space Research Organisation has joined global efforts to monitor asteroid 99942 Apophis, nicknamed the "God of Chaos," using its Network for Space Objects Tracking and Analysis facility. Apophis, named after the ancient Egyptian deity of chaos, was discovered in 2004 and initially caused concern due to its potential impact risk. The close passage may alter Apophis' rotation and …

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How did planetary movements affect Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's relationship?
4 months, 1 week ago

How did planetary movements affect Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's relationship?

Hindustan Times  

On August 20, Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck after two years of marriage, coinciding with the second anniversary of their Georgia wedding. How Leo's energy can cause struggle in Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's relationship? Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck both have their Sun and Mercury in Leo, a sign known for creativity, passion, and natural leadership. How the …

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Jupiter Mars Conjunction 2024: Here's how this planetary event may impact your zodiac sign
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Jupiter Mars Conjunction 2024: Here's how this planetary event may impact your zodiac sign

Hindustan Times  

Expect a boost in motivation to explore new ideas and engage in stimulating conversations as Mars aligns with Jupiter in Gemini on August 14, 2024. Read on to find what Mars conjunct Jupiter in Gemini means for your zodiac sign. How Jupiter Mars Conjunction 2024 affects each zodiac sign Get ready to be the social star! Libra Mars and Jupiter …

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NASA Skywatching Guide What To See In August 2024 Sky Planetary Rendezvous Lagoon Nebula
5 months, 1 week ago

NASA Skywatching Guide What To See In August 2024 Sky Planetary Rendezvous Lagoon Nebula

ABP News  

NASA Skywatching Guide: As August 2024 unfolds, skywatchers have a celestial feast awaiting them. From close planetary pairings to the vibrant Perseid meteor shower and the ethereal beauty of the Lagoon Nebula, the night sky promises spectacular sights this month. Meteor Showers In August 2024 August 11-12: Perseid Meteor Shower: The Perseid meteor shower peaks on the night of August …

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When a bouncing spacecraft came hurtling down on Mars in July 1997
6 months ago

When a bouncing spacecraft came hurtling down on Mars in July 1997

India Today  

Landing on another planetary body has been one of the biggest challenges and engineers across the world have been working to develop innovating technology to ensure a smooth touchdown, be it the Moon or Mars. Nasa's Mars Pathfinder mission revolutionised planetary exploration in 1997 with its innovative and unconventional landing technique on the Red Planet. The success of Pathfinder's landing …

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Saturn Retrograde 2024: An effect of the planetary movement on your zodiac sign
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Saturn Retrograde 2024: An effect of the planetary movement on your zodiac sign

Hindustan Times  

One of the most significant transits in 2024 begins on June 29, 2024, when Saturn – the universal taskmaster – moves backwards in the sign of Aquarius. With Saturn retrograde affecting your ninth house of adventure and higher education, the next four months will challenge your perspectives. With Saturn retrograde affecting your fifth house of pleasure and passion, it's time …

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Cancer Season 2024 Predictions: Here's how the planetary positions may impact your zodiac sign
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Cancer Season 2024 Predictions: Here's how the planetary positions may impact your zodiac sign

Hindustan Times  

The Sun moves into Cancer from June 20 to July 22, this year coinciding with the summer solstice. When Mercury enters Leo shortly after, it will boost your energy, sparking bold and creative ideas, just in time for the new moon in Cancer on July 5. The new moon in Capricorn on June 21 will highlight your eighth house of …

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From planets to black holes, we look at the oddities of space
6 months, 2 weeks ago

From planets to black holes, we look at the oddities of space

NPR  

From planets to black holes, we look at the oddities of space toggle caption NPR/NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Klaus Pontoppidan, Joel Green If the fabric of the universe is a flat, rubbery sheet, Earth is a pothole that bends the fabric of spacetime into a funnel around it. We explore just that in the Short Wave Space Camp series. In …

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NASA's big statement on astroids threat, no large asteroids identified that could cause damage, but if that happens…
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NASA's big statement on astroids threat, no large asteroids identified that could cause damage, but if that happens…

Hindustan Times  

Imagine if scientists found a massive asteroid with a 72% chance of hitting Earth in 14 years—a space rock so large it could obliterate a city and wreak havoc across an entire region. NASA says earth safe from any asteroid threat for the next one century This is the hypothetical scenario that NASA experts, federal emergency managers, and their international …

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