Earth Is Temporarily Getting a “Mini-Moon” That Will Orbit Our Planet for the Next Two Months
Earth is about to gain a temporary companion in the form of a “mini-moon,” as a small asteroid, 2024 PT5, is set to orbit our planet for nearly two months. This asteroid, just 33 feet (10 meters) wide, was discovered by the Asteroid Terrestrial-Impact Last Alert System ...
Rare ‘Supermoon Blue Moon’ Will Light up the Night Skies in a Few Days
Stargazers, get ready for a celestial treat! In just a few days, the night sky will be graced by a rare supermoon blue moon, an extraordinary event that combines two captivating lunar phenomena. This August’s full moon, the brightest and largest of 2024, will also be blue, making ...
Two Meteor Showers Will Peak on the Same Night in the Same Region This Month
On the night of July 30, stargazers will be treated to a celestial double feature as two meteor showers peak simultaneously. The Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids will illuminate the sky, offering a spectacular show particularly visible from southern latitudes. During the ...
Get Ready for This Weekend’s Exceptionally Large Strawberry Moon
Summer is here, and the Moon is about to put on a spectacular show to celebrate. Just one day after the summer solstice, June’s full moon—known as the Strawberry Moon—will be at its fullest. It will also appear exceptionally large because, according to Farmer’s Almanac, ...
The Most Powerful Solar Flare in 7 Years Just Occurred This Year
In early May 2024, a remarkable series of solar flares lit up the night skies with stunning auroras, captivating astronomy enthusiasts and the general public. However, the real spectacle occurred less than a week later when one of the most powerful solar flares in recent history erupted ...
Man Finds Meteorite After Seeing Green Light in the Sky: It was Warm and Burnt and ‘May Be From Halley’s Comet’
In an extraordinary event, Dan Charlton of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, witnessed a green light streak across the sky, followed by a soft “whoosh” sound, as a suspected meteorite plummeted near his home. The sighting occurred in the early hours, with Charlton initially mistaking ...
Auroras Could Light Up the Skies Again in the Coming Weeks
In the Northern Hemisphere, June ushers in longer days and warmer nights, accompanied by an exciting prospect for aurora enthusiasts. Following an extraordinary display of the Northern Lights in May, fueled by a massive sunspot labeled AR3664, the likelihood of witnessing another ...
105-Year-Old Solar Eclipse Chaser Is Ready To Watch His 13th Eclipse
Laverne Biser’s remarkable journey as a solar eclipse chaser has captivated the world, especially as he gears up for his 13th eclipse at the age of 105. Born just years after the Titanic’s tragic sinking, Biser has defied the odds of longevity and embraced his passion ...
Why the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Will Be Such a Big Deal
The upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, is generating significant anticipation and excitement due to several remarkable features that set it apart from previous celestial events. In comparison to the 2017 total eclipse that traversed the United States, this year’s ...
