| 08.04.2024 08:20
What to know about next week's total solar eclipse in the US, Mexico and Canada
Millions of spectators across North America eagerly awaited Monday's total solar eclipse, despite forecasts calling for potential cloud cover. The eclipse, set to be the continent's biggest ever, was expected to last almost twice as long as the total eclipse in 2017, with the moon blocking out the...
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| 07.04.2024 00:58
Total solar eclipse forecast: Will your city have clear skies Monday?
As the highly anticipated total solar eclipse approaches on Monday, meteorologists are warning that clouds may obstruct the view for spectators in Texas and other areas along the path in North America. National Weather Service meteorologist Bob Oravec stated that most of Texas does not look promisi...
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| 04.04.2024 12:02
Track and Capture the Total Solar Eclipse with Apps!
On Monday, a total solar eclipse will occur, providing a rare opportunity for spectators across North America to witness this celestial event. As the moon passes in front of the sun, plunging parts of the continent into darkness, many will be eager to capture the moment through photos or videos. Ho...
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| 02.04.2024 20:57
Not in the path of totality? You can still watch Monday's total solar eclipse online
Millions of people across North America are eagerly anticipating the total solar eclipse set to take place on Monday, but for those who may not be in the path of totality or are facing cloudy skies, there are still ways to catch the celestial event. One option is to watch the eclipse online, with N...
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| 29.03.2024 21:35
New technology allows blind people to experience total solar eclipse
As eclipse watchers eagerly anticipate the celestial event on April 8, individuals who are blind or visually impaired are finding innovative ways to experience the total solar eclipse crossing North America. High school senior Yuki Hatch, a visually impaired student and aspiring computer scientist...
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| 27.03.2024 19:04
Stay safe during the solar eclipse: Always wear eclipse glasses
Millions of people across North America are eagerly anticipating the total solar eclipse set to occur on April 8. However, experts are warning that safety is paramount when viewing this natural phenomenon. Staring directly at the sun during a solar eclipse, or at any other time, can lead to permane...
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| 22.03.2024 17:15
April's Total Solar Eclipse: Prime Opportunity for Experiments
A total solar eclipse set to occur in April is expected to be a significant scientific event, offering researchers a unique opportunity to study the sun and its effects on Earth. The eclipse will be particularly intense due to the moon being extra close to Earth, resulting in a longer period of dar...
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| 14.03.2024 11:21
Pi Day Celebrates Math, Science, Pies, and More!
Math enthusiasts around the world, from college kids to rocket scientists, are gearing up to celebrate Pi Day on Thursday, March 14th. Pi Day is named after the mathematical constant Pi, which represents the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. This infinite number, with its first thr...
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| 04.03.2024 22:12
Europa's Oxygen Levels Disappoint in Search for Life
New research based on data collected by NASA's Juno spacecraft suggests that there is less oxygen on the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa than previously thought. This finding could have implications for the potential habitability of the moon's underground ocean, where scientists believe microb...
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| 23.02.2024 22:26
Decades of Total Solar Eclipses Captured in AP Photos
On April 8, the greatest show on Earth will once again captivate millions as a total solar eclipse races across North America. The moon will perfectly position itself between Earth and the sun, temporarily blocking the sunlight and turning day into night. The eclipse will begin in the Pacific, cros...
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| 23.02.2024 03:48
Space telescope spots neutron star in supernova debris
In 1987, a star in a nearby galaxy went supernova, captivating astronomers and stargazers alike with its fiery demise visible to Earth for months. Now, more than three decades later, scientists have finally confirmed the fate of this spectacular event: the star collapsed into a neutron star, one of...
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| 17.02.2024 01:08
NASA's spacecraft doubles asteroid rubble return in final tally
In a groundbreaking achievement, NASA announced on Thursday that its Osiris-Rex spacecraft has successfully collected double the amount of asteroid samples than initially anticipated. The spacecraft managed to gather an impressive 121.6 grams (4.29 ounces) of dust and pebbles from the asteroid Benn...
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| 08.02.2024 12:35
Countdown begins for April's total solar eclipse. What to know about watch parties and safe viewing
On April 8, a total solar eclipse is set to captivate North America, turning day into night for up to 4 minutes and 28 seconds in the path of totality. This eclipse is expected to be twice as long as the total solar eclipse that occurred in 2017, and it will take a different and more populated rout...
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| 07.02.2024 19:55
Saturn's Moon: Death Star Lookalike Hides Vast Underground Ocean
In a groundbreaking discovery, astronomers have uncovered compelling evidence of a vast ocean hiding beneath the icy surface of Mimas, one of Saturn's moons. With its resemblance to the Death Star from the iconic "Star Wars" series, Mimas is an intriguing celestial body that has long captured the a...
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| 01.02.2024 20:10
Massive asteroid to safely fly by Earth, coming within 1.7 million miles
In a rare celestial event, an asteroid the size of a skyscraper is set to pass within 1.7 million miles of Earth on Friday. According to NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies, there is no need to panic as there is zero chance of the asteroid colliding with our planet. The massive space rock,...
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| 09.01.2024 22:22
Private company's Peregrine spacecraft faces 'critical' fuel leak, jeopardizing moon landing
Private company Astrobotic's hopes of being the first to complete a moon landing have been dashed after its Peregrine-1 spacecraft developed a propellant leak. The Pittsburgh-based firm had aimed to be the first private company to successfully land on the moon, but a problem with the propulsion sys...
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| 09.01.2024 16:47
Earth breaks global heat record in '23, dangerously close to warming limit
In a shocking revelation, the European climate agency Copernicus announced that Earth had shattered global annual heat records in 2023. The year was a staggering 1.48 degrees Celsius (2.66 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial times, just below the 1.5 degrees Celsius limit set in the 2015 Paris...
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| 20.12.2023 01:01
NASA uses laser to send video of a cat named Taters over 19 million miles
In a groundbreaking achievement for deep space communication, NASA has successfully beamed a 15-second ultra-high definition video of a cat named Taters back to Earth from nearly 19 million miles away. The video was transmitted as part of an experiment for NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications,...
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| 16.12.2023 07:14
Massive Solar Flare Causes Temporary Radio Signal Disruption on Earth
NASA Telescope Captures Largest Solar Flare in Years, Temporarily Disrupts Radio Communication on Earth CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In a remarkable celestial event, a NASA telescope has captured the biggest solar flare in years, resulting in temporary disruptions to radio communication on Earth. The mas...
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| 16.12.2023 02:23
NASA's Lucy spacecraft discovers tiny moon during close flyby of asteroid
In a surprising discovery, NASA's Lucy spacecraft, which is on a mission to research Jupiter's asteroids, encountered the asteroid Dinkinesh and found that it has a small moon orbiting it. The spacecraft flew by Dinkinesh, located in the main asteroid belt beyond Mars, approximately 300 million mil...
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| 15.12.2023 23:40
NASA's Asteroid Sample Returns Triumphantly to Earth
NASA's Osiris-Rex spacecraft successfully completed its seven-year mission by parachuting its first asteroid samples into the Utah desert on Sunday. The sample capsule was released from a distance of 63,000 miles away from Earth during a flyby and landed four hours later on a remote expanse of mili...
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| 14.12.2023 01:15
Geminids meteor shower peaks this week under dark skies
The Geminids meteor shower, considered to be the year's best, is set to dazzle skygazers this week. Between 60 and 120 meteors are expected to streak across the night sky every hour at peak time, providing a cosmic spectacle that will captivate viewers. The meteors are set to reach their frenzy on...
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| 30.11.2023 10:59
Milky Way Surprise: Astronomers Find 6-Planet Solar System in Perfect Harmony
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize our understanding of how solar systems in the Milky Way galaxy are formed. Using planet-hunting satellites, researchers have identified a solar system located 100 light-years away in the constellation Coma Berenices that feat...
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| 21.11.2023 04:46
Explosions during Starship's second test flight cut off SpaceX's contact
SpaceX suffered a setback on Saturday as its mega rocket Starship exploded during a test flight, resulting in the loss of both the booster and the spacecraft. The rocketship had successfully reached space after liftoff from South Texas, but communication suddenly ceased, and it was later revealed t...
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| 19.11.2023 14:42
NASA spacecraft successfully defends Earth by crashing into asteroid
In a groundbreaking test conducted by NASA, a spacecraft successfully altered the orbit of a small asteroid millions of miles away. The test, which took place two weeks ago, aimed to determine if it would be possible to divert a potentially hazardous asteroid from colliding with Earth in the future...
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| 19.11.2023 13:02
NASA's new mega moon rocket, Orion crew capsule
In a monumental achievement for NASA, the Orion capsule successfully reached the moon on Monday, marking the first visit to the lunar surface since the Apollo program 50 years ago. The $4.1 billion test flight, which began last Wednesday, reached a record-breaking orbit with test dummies onboard in...
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| 10.11.2023 16:21
Scientists uncover record-breaking black hole offering insights into the universe's enigmas
New findings from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory have provided what scientists are calling the "best evidence yet" for the formation of black holes. Using NASA telescopes, researchers have discovered the most distant and oldest black hole ever seen, located in the UHZ1 galaxy 13.2 billion light-y...
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