Tag: astronomy
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Comet 3I/ATLAS: How to See the Interstellar Visitor Tonight and Online
What is Comet 3I/ATLAS? Comet 3I/ATLAS is notable for being one of the few interstellar objects detected passing through our solar system. First spotted in late 2023, it was quickly recognized as a visitor from beyond our solar neighborhood. As it reaches its closest point to Earth, skywatchers have a rare chance to see a…
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Hubble Captures Asteroid Collisions Around Nearby Star Fomalhaut
A Historic Look at a Distant Debris Disk In a landmark observation, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has documented direct evidence of catastrophic asteroid-like collisions in a nearby planetary system. The star, Fomalhaut, is a well-known bright beacon about 25 light-years away in the constellation Piscis Austrinus. For decades, astronomers have studied the debris disk surrounding…
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4 Ways to Track 3I/ATLAS Without a Telescope Tonight
Why 3I/ATLAS is Worth Watching Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is making a rare pass through our solar system, offering a unique glimpse into material from outside our planetary neighborhood. While its closest approach to Earth is brief, dedicated stargazers can still follow its progress using everyday tools and public data. This guide outlines four practical methods…
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Hubble Detects Asteroid Collisions Around Nearby Star: A New Window into Planetary Formation
Overview: A Historic Glimpse into Planetary Building Blocks In a landmark observation, the Hubble Space Telescope captured dramatic collisions among asteroids in a nearby planetary system. The team focused on the bright star Fomalhaut, a system well known to astronomers for its airy debris disk and hints of planetary activity. The new data reveal how…
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Scientists detect X-ray glow from interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS extending 250,000 miles into space
A historic glimpse into an interstellar visitor In a landmark observation, astronomers have detected a distinct X-ray glow from the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, stretching an astonishing 250,000 miles into space. This unprecedented finding provides a rare window into the complex dance between a visitor from beyond our solar system and the Sun’s ever-present solar wind.…
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Parker Solar Probe Reveals 2D Maps of the Sun’s Invisible Corona
New Window Into the Sun’s Outer Atmosphere In a milestone for solar science, NASA has produced detailed two-dimensional maps of the sun’s corona—the outermost layer of the Sun’s atmosphere. Crafted from years of close solar passages by the Parker Solar Probe, these maps reveal the corona’s complex structure at moments of peak solar activity, offering…
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When will comet 3I/ATLAS be closest to Earth tonight? Experts pin the exact moment
Overview: Interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS approaches Earth Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS has been a source of fascination for skywatchers and scientists alike as it sails through our solar system. Although its closest pass to Earth is not a threat to our planet, it offers a rare chance to study a body from outside the solar system. Recent…
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15 More of the Most Recent Space Discoveries from 2025
Overview: 2025’s Expanding Frontiers in Space The year 2025 has continued to redefine our understanding of the cosmos. From cutting-edge telescope breakthroughs to ambitious missions returning groundbreaking data, researchers around the world are painting a richer picture of the universe. This roundup highlights 15 notable space discoveries and developments that are shaping astronomy today, with…
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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe maps the unseen sun at its most active moment
Introduction: a new window into the sun’s outer atmosphere Scientists have achieved a historic milestone: creating detailed, two‑dimensional maps of the sun’s outer atmosphere, or corona, during the star’s most dynamic phase. This breakthrough comes from data gathered by NASA’s Parker Solar Probe, a spacecraft designed to plunge close to the sun and endure extreme…
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3I/ATLAS Closest Approach Time: What You Need to Know
Setting the record straight on 3I/ATLAS There’s often confusion surrounding interstellar visitors like 3I/ATLAS (C/2017 U1). Recent questions about a “tonight” close approach can be exciting, but the science doesn’t align with a current, imminent encounter. 3I/ATLAS was first spotted in October 2017 as it streaked through the inner solar system on a hyperbolic trajectory,…