Partial Lunar Eclipse: A Celestial Event Worth Watching by Hot on the heels of the spectacular annular eclipse witnessed across America on 14 October, skygazers in the UK, Africa, Asia, and Europe are in for another celestial treat with a partial lunar eclipse set to occur. Unlike the recent ‘ring of fire’, this event will […]
Rare Solar Eclipse Creates Spectacular “Ring of Fire” Phenomenon Overview In a rare celestial event, an annular solar eclipse, also known as the “ring of fire,” mesmerized onlookers as it swept through the United States and Mexico. This remarkable event, characterized by a thin ring of light around the moon, was the last of its […]
Russian Rocket Parts Likely Cause of Dazzling Display over Australia‘s Night Sky, Authorities Say The Spectacular Show A dazzling light display unfolded over south-eastern Australia last night, captivating onlookers and sparking curiosity. Multiple reports flooded in from Victoria and Tasmania of a bright light streaking across the sky, leaving behind a trail that resembled flames. […]
Best Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks This Weekend The NASA All Sky Fireball Network has already detected the first meteors of this year’s Perseid meteor shower, which is set to peak on the night of August 12. The Perseid meteor shower is widely regarded as the best meteor shower of the year, known for […]
Perseid Meteor Shower: A Celestial Spectacle Not to be Missed The Perseid Meteor Shower: A Stellar Show The Perseid meteor shower, widely regarded as one of the most extraordinary celestial events of the year, is currently illuminating the skies of the Northern Hemisphere, and is building up to its highly anticipated peak this weekend. Known […]
Voyager 2: Nasa picks up ‘heartbeat’ signal after sending wrong command A Signal from Deep Space In a remarkable turn of events, NASA has announced that it has picked up a “heartbeat” signal from its Voyager 2 probe, which had been out of contact after a wrong command was sent, causing it to tilt its […]
Astronomy and the Solstice: Understanding the Long and Short of Days, Years, and Seasons By Jonti Horner, Professor of Astrophysics, University of Southern Queensland Published: June 21, 2023 9.26am BST Happy solstice everyone! As we approach the mid-year solstice, it is important to understand the significance of this celestial event and its impact on our […]