Exploring From Quarks To Quasars
On Monday, a team of scientists reported the detection of phosphine gas (an atom of phosphorus on top of three atoms of hydrogen) high up in Venus’ atmosphere, a chemical signature whose source might be …
Scientists Have Detected Potential Signs Of Alien Life On Inhospitable Venus. Read More »
Since the first lunar occultation of Mars in August, the Red Planet has been in news. It disappeared behind the Moon on August 9 and then on September 6. Although these events were visible from …
Look Up! Mars Is Now Brighter Than Sirius, The Brightest Star In The Night Sky. Read More »
Three planets of the solar system are gearing up for their closest approach to the Earth in the coming weeks. They are Neptune, Mars, And Uranus. While Mars and Uranus will be at opposition in …
Neptune Will Make Its Closest Approach To The Earth This Week: 3 Things To Know Read More »
The flagship celestial event of August is here: the Perseid meteor shower. Regarded as one of the best meteor showers of the year along with the Geminids of December, the Perseids peak around August 12 …
Perseid Meteor Shower: Here’s How To Watch The Best Cosmic Fireworks Of The Year. Read More »
The first week of August was ‘astronomically dry’. There wasn’t much except for the conjunction of the Moon, Jupiter, and Saturn. But, the rest of the month has a lot for us its store. There …
July 2020 has been an amazing month, astronomically speaking. It started with a penumbral lunar eclipse. Then, the newly discovered comet (NEOWISE) put up a spectacular show in the northern skies. A week ago, Jupiter …
July 2020 is probably the best month for astronomy enthusiasts. It started with a penumbral lunar eclipse on July 5. Now there are three eye-catching celestial events ahead: the opposition of Jupiter, the opposition of …