Tag: astronomy
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Comet 3I/ATLAS Reappears: First Optical Images Captured
Overview: A Rare Interstellar Visitor Reemerges In a milestone for planetary science, astronomer Qicheng Zhang has obtained the first optical images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS since it slipped from behind the Sun. The observations mark a critical moment in studies of interstellar objects, offering a fresh glimpse at a visitor that originated outside our…
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Beaver Moon 2025 Livestream: Free Supermoon Show Tonight
Tonight’s Beaming Beaver Moon: What You Need to Know The November full moon, known as the Beaver Moon or Frost Moon, reaches its peak today, promising a spectacular sight for sky watchers. In 2025, this full moon is not only full but also at its closest approach to Earth, creating the rare supermoon effect that…
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Asteroid? Actually Comet 3I/ATLAS Reappears: Rare First Images From Interstellar Visitor
Introduction: A Rare Return of an Interstellar Visitor In a milestone for both planetary science and amateur astronomy, Comet 3I/ATLAS has reappeared from behind the Sun, delivering what appears to be the first optical observations since it slipped from view. This interstellar visitor, first spotted in 2017, continues to intrigue researchers who study the swarm…
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The Largest Supermoon of 2025: November’s Dazzling Full Moon Tonight
The November Full Moon: A Skywatcher’s Highlight The November full moon in 2025 promises to be a spectacular sight as the largest supermoon of the year rises. This celestial event features a full moon that appears unusually large due to its proximity to Earth in its elliptical orbit, creating a radiant disk that can dazzle…
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Astronomer Captures Two Meteors Slamming Into the Moon (Video)
Rare Lunar Impacts Captured On Video A remarkable night of celestial science unfolded as two bright meteors slammed into the Moon, creating flashes visible from Earth for only a fraction of a second. The video footage was captured by a Japanese astronomer who serves as the curator of a regional museum, bringing attention to lunar…
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Five Venus Missions That Could Launch in the Next Decade to Study Earth’s Evil Twin
Background: Venus as Earth’s Evil Twin Venus, often called Earth’s twin due to its similar size and composition, is anything but similar in climate and surface conditions. With a scorching surface, a dense carbon dioxide atmosphere, and sulfurous clouds, Venus remains one of the solar system’s most intriguing and least understood worlds. After the recent…
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Two Galilean Shadows: Io and Europa Darken Jupiter’s Clouds on Nov. 5
Introduction: A rare celestial alignment In the early hours after midnight on November 5, observers with even modest telescopes will be treated to a striking astronomical moment: the silhouettes of two of Jupiter’s Galilean moons, Io and Europa, crossing the giant planet’s disk and casting dark shadows onto its cloud tops. This event, driven by…
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Biggest Black Hole Flare Ever Seen: A Titan’s Light Reveals a Cosmic Feast
Overview: Arecord-breaking cosmic flare emerges from a distant galaxy Astronomers have reported the most powerful black hole flare ever observed. The event, triggered when a supermassive black hole devoured a massive star, unleashed a brilliant outburst so intense it equates to the light of about 10 trillion suns. This unprecedented signal offers a rare glimpse…
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Cosmic Fireworks: The Largest Black Hole Flare Ever Detected
What was observed A recent study reports the discovery of the most powerful flare ever observed from a supermassive black hole. The event, which occurred when a colossal star wandered too close to the black hole’s gravitational grip, unleashed a brilliant outburst of energy visible across vast cosmic distances. The arrived light is described as…
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Scientists Unveil Biggest Black Hole Flare Ever Seen, Shining With Light of 10 Trillion Suns
Overview: An Unprecedented Black Hole Flare A team of international astronomers has reported the largest black hole flare ever observed. The colossal outburst originated when a supermassive black hole devoured an enormous star, unleashing a brilliant torrent of radiation with a luminosity rivaling the light of 10 trillion suns. This discovery, based on a careful…