Tag: Earth
Massive Blue ‘Melt Pond’ in Arctic Glacier: A Warning Sign from Space
NASA's ER-2 airplane recently captured a stunning image of a massive blue melt pond on an unnamed glacier in Alaska. The vibrant blue color...
Understanding the Impact of ‘Killer Electrons’ on Earth’s Space Weather
Lightning strikes on Earth could lead to the release of dangerous "killer electrons" into space, a recent study from the University of Colorado Boulder...
Bizarre ‘Pet Cloud’ Seen Above New Zealand: Earth from Space View
A strange phenomenon known as the "Taieri Pet" cloud has been spotted in a recent satellite photo of New Zealand. This unique cloud formation...
Impact of Giant Meteorite Strike on Earth’s Life Diversity: Research Findings
Around 3.26 billion years ago, Earth experienced a catastrophic event when a massive meteorite, known as S2, crashed into our planet. This meteorite, estimated...
Thriving Early Life on Earth: Surviving Catastrophic Asteroid Impacts
Sixty-six million years ago, a catastrophic asteroid impact changed the course of Earth's history. The impact, which occurred in what is now the Yucatán...
X-37B Space Plane to Perform Unprecedented Maneuvers During Descent
The X-37B, a secretive space plane operated by the U.S. Space Force, is set to perform a unique maneuver known as "aerobraking" during its...
Rare Comet with Impossible 2nd Tail: Closest Approach to Earth in 80,000 Years
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, also known as C/2023 A3, has recently been observed with a surprising second tail, known as an anti-tail, pointing in the opposite...
Discovering New Life in the Arctic: Glaciers Seen from Space
The Arctic region is home to a network of glaciers that play a vital role in sustaining life in the harsh landscape. A recent...
Major Geomagnetic Storm Forecasted for Thursday, Auroras Possible in California and Alabama
A massive geomagnetic storm is expected to hit Earth on Thursday, triggered by a solar flare and coronal mass ejection that occurred on October...
Distance of the Moon from Earth: Exploring Lunar Proximity
The moon, Earth's closest neighbor, is not always the same distance away. While the average distance is around 238,855 miles, the moon's elliptical orbit...