NASA’s Europa Clipper Uses Mars Gravity in Key Trajectory Adjustment Published: March 2, 2024 NASA’s Europa Clipper passed within 884 km of Mars on March 1, utilizing teh planet’s gravity to adjust its path to the Jupiter system.(NASA) NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft successfully executed a crucial Mars flyby on March 1, gliding a mere 884 … Read more
Rare Planetary Alignment Captured in Stunning Somerset Photo Table of Contents Rare Planetary Alignment Captured in Stunning Somerset Photo Understanding Planetary Conjunctions Recognition for Astrophotography The Meaning of Thura’s Work Conclusion Unlocking the Cosmos: An Expert Interview on the Rare Planetary Alignment Captured in Somerset Unlocking the Cosmos: A Celestial Conversation on Rare Planetary Alignments … Read more
NASA is closely monitoring three giant asteroids making close approaches to Earth today, with one coming within just 77,200 miles of our planet—roughly one-third the distance between Earth and the moon.The asteroid, named 2025 CF, is estimated to be 12 feet wide and hasn’t had a close encounter with Earth since 2013. It’s set … Read more
Seven Star lianzhu: A Rare Astronomical Phenomenon Returns in 2025 On February 28, 2025, skywatchers will witness a breathtaking celestial event: the return of the Seven Star Lianzhu, a rare planetary alignment that last occurred in 1982. This phenomenon, where seven planets appear to align in a straight line from Earth’s outlook, is a … Read more
In August 2007, scientists from the Trans-Atlantic Exoplanet survey (TrES) made a groundbreaking revelation: TrES-4, the largest planet ever observed at the time. Located in the constellation of Hercules, this gas giant is 1,435 light-years from Earth and orbits its star, GSC02620-00648, every 3.55 Earth days. TrES-4 is 70% larger than Jupiter but has only … Read more
Jakarta Prepares for a Rare Celestial Spectacle: The 2025 Planetary Parade on January 21-22, 2025, skywatchers around the world will witness a rare and breathtaking event: a planetary alignment featuring six of the closest planets to Earth. This phenomenon, often referred to as a “planetary parade,” will be visible to the naked eye, offering a … Read more
Jakarta - In a groundbreaking discovery,NASA scientists have unveiled the existence of “dark comets,” celestial bodies that share the composition of traditional comets but lack their iconic glowing tails. These enigmatic objects, which move around the Sun, have sparked a wave of curiosity among astronomers and researchers worldwide. The study, titled “Two distinct Populations of … Read more
FloridaS Night Sky: A Stargazer’s paradise Table of Contents FloridaS Night Sky: A Stargazer’s paradise Visible Planets and Optimal Viewing Times Prime Time for Astrophotography stargazing in the Sunshine State: A Celestial Treat Awaits on Florida’s Space Coast Visible Planets and When to See Them Prime Time for astrophotography Tips for Observing the Night Sky … Read more
NASA Unveils Seven New ‘Dark Comets,’ Raising Cosmic Questions Table of Contents NASA Unveils Seven New ‘Dark Comets,’ Raising Cosmic Questions Unraveling the Enigma of Dark Comets Two Sides of the Same Coin: Classifying Dark Comets Potential Implications and Future Research Unveiling the Mystery of dark Comets: A Potential Source of Life’s Building Blocks Dark … Read more
get ready for a celestial spectacle this Saturday! Jupiter, the king of planets, will be putting on a dazzling show in the night sky. Late in the evening, our solar systemS giant will be in direct opposition to the Sun, making it the brightest it will be all year. Petr Horálek, an astronomer from the … Read more