Tag: astronomy event
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Ring of Fire: What to Expect from the 2026 Annular Solar Eclipse (And Why Penguins Minnows May Be Watching Too)
One Month to Go: The Ring of Fire Returns The annular solar eclipse of 2026 is set to dazzle observers in the early hours of February 17. At 4:56 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, the moon will begin its celestial dance, gradually slipping in front of the sun. Unlike a total solar eclipse, this event will…
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Watching 3I/ATLAS: How to view the Interstellar Comet’s Closest Approach Live
What makes 3I/ATLAS unique? Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS has captivated astronomers and sky enthusiasts alike since its first fleeting pass through the inner solar system. Unlike comets born in our own disk, 3I/ATLAS hails from beyond the Sun, offering a rare chance to study a visitor from another star system. On December 18, it will reach…
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Watching the Interstellar Visitor: 3I/ATLAS Live Stream Tonight
Overview: What to Expect from 3I/ATLAS Scientists are closely tracking the interstellar comet known as 3I/ATLAS, a rare visitor from outside our solar system. After entering the inner solar system, 3I/ATLAS has been moving away from the Sun, offering observers a brief window to study its trajectory and composition. Tonight, a prominent livestream will bring…
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Watch Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Speed Away: Free Live Telescope Stream on Nov. 16
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Heads for the Cosmic Exit On November 16, stargazers and science enthusiasts will have a front-row seat to one of the most captivating celestial events of the year: the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS speeding away from the Sun on an escape trajectory from our solar system. Thanks to the Virtual Telescope Project, a…
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Moon Meets the Seven Sisters: A Dawn-Gazing Moment on November 6
Overview: A Serene Dawn Rendezvous With the Moon and the Seven Sisters On the morning of November 6, skywatchers will be treated to a gentle cosmic meetup: the Moon will sit close to the gorgeous Seven Sisters star cluster, the Pleiades, in the western sky just before dawn. As twilight fades, stargazers can expect a…
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Orionids Meteor Shower: NARIT Invites Thais Oct 21
What are the Orionids and why they appear The Orionids are a spectacular annual meteor shower tied to Halley’s Comet (1P/Halley). As Earth travels through the comet’s debris stream, tiny particles burn up in our atmosphere, creating bright streaks across the night sky. These shooting stars are a reliable, if modest, display that often rewards…