Tag: Astronomical Phenomena
‘Bizarre ‘Runaway’ Planets Discovered by James Webb Telescope’
Exploring the Orion Nebula's Mysterious JuMBOsIn a groundbreaking discovery, the James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered pairs of "rogue" Jupiter-size objects, known as JuMBOs,...
Black Hole Jets: Largest Pair Stretches 23 Million Light-Years
An extraordinary discovery has been made by a team of physicists who observed the largest black hole jets ever seen in a galaxy 7.5...
Ultimate ‘Super Star Cluster’ Spotted by James Webb Telescope in Milky Way’s Deep Space
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured an incredible image of the super star cluster Westerlund 1, located 12,000 light-years away in the...
Spot Earth’s New ‘Minimoon’ with the Naked Eye Now!
On Sunday, Earth captured a new "minimoon" called 2024 PT5, a small asteroid that will orbit our planet for the next two months. This...
The Impact of Passing Stars on the Formation of Solar System’s Moons
The Impact of Passing Stars on the Formation of Solar System's MoonsIrregular moons, like Saturn's Phoebe, aren't oddly shaped. Instead, such satellites orbit their...
2021 Perseid Meteor Shower: Spectacular Display in UK Skies
Stargazers in the UK were treated to a stunning display of the Perseid meteor shower last weekend, with shooting stars lighting up the night...
Uncovering the Mystery of Long-Lasting Meteor Trails
Meteors that streak through the sky leaving behind a persistent afterglow have long intrigued astronomers. A recent study published in the Journal of Geophysical...
Cosmic Restaurant Goes Dark: A Surprising Twist
The Palomar Observatory in Southern California, known for its iconic 200-inch Hale Telescope, has recently made a surprising announcement. The kitchen that once served...
Stargazing Guide: Venus, Earthshine, and Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing this Week
This week, from August 5th to August 11th, there are some exciting events happening in the night sky that you can enjoy with just...
Moon and Venus Conjunction: August 5 Night Sky Viewing Opportunity
On August 5, Venus, the brightest planet, will pass very close to a crescent moon in the twilight sky, creating a stunning celestial sight....