Citizen science collaboration yields precise data on exoplanet WASP-77 A b
A planet swings in front of its star, dimming the starlight we see. Events like these, called transits, provide us with ...
When Is the Next Eclipse? Astronomers and Astrologists Answer Your Burning Eclipse Questions
There's something celestial—even magical—about the intersection of astronomy and astrology, which is why so many months in ...
When to see Tuesday’s partial lunar eclipse of the supermoon
September’s Harvest Moon will provide skywatchers a chance to see a supermoon, a partial lunar eclipse and a full moon ...
Catch a partial lunar eclipse during September’s supermoon
The spectacle will be visible in clear skies across North America and South America Tuesday night and in Africa and Europe ...
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NASA releases first photo of 860-square-foot solar sail in orbit
NASA has released the first look at its Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) in orbit. Although the agency describes the device as currently “slowly tumbling” around the planet at an ...
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Nasa unfurls giant solar sail – and you can see it from Earth
Nasa has unfurled a solar sail in space for the first time, aiming to harness the propulsive power of sunlight for interstellar travel. The US space agency revealed that it had deployed the solar sail ...
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The Starliner stranding shows why NASA was wise to have a backup plan
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft launched for its first crewed flight on 5 June, but hardware issues meant that once it arrived at the ISS, it was unclear if it would be safe for the two NASA ...
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Everything To Know About ‘Ring Of Fire’ Eclipse: Best Places And Times To View It
The “ring of fire” eclipse—also known ... This means solar glasses that meet international standards must be worn at all times, according to NASA. It’s important to check the glasses ...
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Ancient Indian civilisation tracked total solar eclipse: Evidence found in Rig Veda
A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, completely covering the Sun's disk. Listen to Story The Rig Veda is a revered collection of hymns and sayings ...
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Annular Solar Eclipse 2024: Here’s how to watch the Ring of Fire? See timing, visibility and more
What is an annular solar eclipse? An annular solar eclipse occurs when the moon is farther from Earth, causing it to cover only part of the sun and creating a "ring of fire." How can I safely view the ...
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Today’s New Moon Sets Up A ‘Supermoon Eclipse’ And A ‘Ring Of Fire’
The new moon in September 2024 comes at 9:55 p.m. EDT on Monday, September 2, but it’s what it sets in motion that makes it special—a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse. While the coming full ...
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Next eclipse in less than a month: When is the annular 'ring of fire' and who will see it?
This year has been a special one for astronomical events, with the April 8 total solar ... eclipse like April's won't be viewable from the contiguous U.S. for two decades, according to NASA ...