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2024 Pink Moon: What to expect and why it's not actually pink?
The Pink Moon, or April's Full Moon, is set to illuminate the sky, coinciding with the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower. Despite its name, the moon won't appear pink. This celestial event, also known by various other names, holds cultural and religious significance around the world. The Pink Moon's positioning in Scorpio amplifies energies of renewal and self-discovery, making it an ideal time for personal growth and shedding old habits.
The Lyrids Meteor Shower 2024: Where and how to watch the celestial spectacle?
As the Lyrids meteor shower is set to grace the night sky, enthusiasts and stargazers are eagerly waiting for this awe-inspiring display. Here’s how you can watch the spectacle.
Geminid Meteor Shower: When and how to watch the spectacular celestial firework
Geminid Meteor Shower: Space enthusiasts can witness the spectacular Geminid meteor shower on December 14 and 15 across the country. The shower, caused by the Palladian asteroid 3200 Phaethon, is expected to have 100 to 130 meteors per hour between 1 am and 3 am. In addition, a new meteor shower associated with comet 46P/Wirtanen is also expected.
Two meteor showers, bright Jupiter & Venus: Spectacular celestial events in November
Mark your calendars for these upcoming celestial events in November 2023 that will leave you in awe. From Jupiter Opposition to meteor showers and lunar displays, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Grab your binoculars and telescopes or simply gaze up at the night sky with your naked eye to witness these incredible cosmic marvels.
Orionids: When and how to watch Halley’s meteor shower? Know everything before celestial display peaks
Read more to find out when and how to watch the Orionid meteor shower, its origins, and the upcoming meteor showers, full moons, and lunar and solar eclipses to look forward to in 2023.
After Perseid, stargazers await next cosmic marvel: What's next in the night sky
The night sky was illuminated by shooting stars as the global spectacle of the yearly Perseid meteor shower unfolded on Saturday night. Now the stargazers are looking forward towards the next spectacle.
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Perseid Meteor Shower: How to be best prepared to watch the celestial display? Here’s your last-minute guide
The Perseid meteor shower is an annual astronomical event that occurs when the Earth passes through the debris left behind by Comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle.
Perseid Meteor Shower: How to watch the meteor shower from Utah? Here’s everything you need to know
Utah boasts an impressive claim to fame as the location with the highest concentration of parks and communities certified as International Dark Sky Places.
The meteoric rise of Tesla's new CFO Vaibhav Taneja
On Monday, Tesla named Taneja, an alumnus of Delhi University, after Zachery Kirkhorn, who was famously described as 'Master of Coin' by founder Elon Musk, stepped down following a 13-year stint at the company. The 45-year-old's appointment comes at a time when Tesla is reviving its plans to enter India, where Musk in June said the company was looking to invest "as soon as humanly possible".
Bright flashes over Australia likely Russian rocket: Space agency
The recent flashes of light in the sky over south-eastern Australia were caused by remnants of a Russian Soyuz-2 rocket re-entering the Earth's atmosphere, the Australian Space Agency said. The rocket was launched earlier that evening from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in Russia's north-west.
Perseid Meteor Shower set to peak: How, where, and when to witness this dazzling display
Stargazers should be ready Prepare to get mesmerized by this celestial dance of shooting stars, as the Perseid meteor shower unveils its captivating beauty in the night skies. Here’s how to watch nature’s brilliance.
Meteor showers: Check list of major occurrences in 2023
The new year will bring lots of amazing skywatching occasions, including supermoons, meteor showers, and even an annular solar eclipse.
Final meteor shower of 2022: How to watch the Ursids?
The best time to witness the Ursid meteor shower is before dawn period on Thursday and Friday.
Full 'Cold Moon' shines bright, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars will also be visible; Details here
The full moon in December, also called the cold moon, will glow radiantly in Wednesday’s night sky, peaking around 11:08 PM ET. The rare Mars Eclipse will also be visible in Europe, America, and Northern Africa.
Leonid meteor shower 2022: When & how to watch it peak? Here’s all you need to know
It is the time of year for stargazers to enjoy the Leonid meteor shower. It is expected to be visible to the naked eye, and the meteor shower will peak this week.
Lunar eclipse, meteor shower, Spica: What's up in the skies in November
There are plenty of reasons to watch the skies in November. A total lunar eclipse, the Leonid meteors, and the chance to see the stars Elnath and Spi
Draconid meteor shower tonight. Here's what to expect in the night sky
The Draconid meteor shower offers skywatchers a chance to see meteors appearing to originate in the night sky from the direction of the Draco constellation,
Mysterious fireball' spotted in night sky across Scotland. Details here
A mysterious, brightly lit meteor was spotted in the Scottish sky. Social media was filled with footage of this natural phenomenon while experts tried to find out where it might have landed. The UK Meteor Network received hundreds of reports about this mystery meteor and determined its location.
Chile night sky lights up with meteors
Residents heard a sound of thunder which was lighting up the sky in Santiago City. It turned out to be a meteor crossing the atmosphere.
Stargazers can witness the Tau Herculids meteor shower in clear night skies
The Tau Herculids meteor shower is a once-in-five-years event which promises an ethereal view of more than 1000 shooting stars. Find out from where you can witness this celestial event.
Tau Herculids meteor shower: Will we witness 1000 meteors per hour today?
Will we see another celestial event in May? NASA says there might be a meteor shower at the end of May; read to find out more.
Damian Lewis pays emotional tribute to wife Helen McCrory: 'She's been a meteor in our life'
The actor said, "Helen was an even more brilliant person than she was an actress."
Hitting the bull's eye: Young shooters raise hopes of bright future after Asiad haul
The last two days of the competition at the 18th Asian Games were medal-less but Indian shooters did well overall, winning nine medals including two gold to finish third in the standings.
Skywatchers can see this year's best meteor shower next week
Washington, Dec 9 (IANS) The annual Geminid meteor shower has arrived and it will put on a dazzling show for skywatchers when it peaks overnight on December 13-14, NASA has said.
Get ready for Perseid Meteor Shower on Saturday night
New Delhi/Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) Star gazers in India are in for a treat as the annual Perseid Meteor Shower peaks on the night of August 12 through the morning of August 13.
Perseid meteor shower will create up to 100 meteors an hour-plus 'moon flashes'
The brightness of the flash depends on how big the meteor is and how fast it's going when it hits the moon - it seems the harder the impact, the brighter the flash.
Best places to watch this week's dazzling meteor shower
Each August, we're treated to the Perseid meteor shower, but this year's will be exceptionally brilliant because it coincides with a new moon.
Watch a spectacular meteor shower this week
The show should be pretty intense; predictions range from one meteor every few minutes to 100 meteors an hour streaking across the night sky.
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