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Wolf Moon Supermoon 2026: Rare January Full Moon Near Perihelion Lights Up the Sky
Skywatchers will be treated to a striking celestial event on January 3, 2026, as the Wolf Moon rises as a supermoon near Earth’s perihelion. Appearing larger and brighter than usual, the full Moon will climb the eastern sky at dusk, accompanied by the brilliant planet Jupiter. This rare alignment—last seen more than a century ago—offers a viv...
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JWST Reveals Powerful Winds and Dense Atmosphere on Scorching Exoplanet TOI-561b
Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have found compelling evidence that TOI-561b, an ultra-hot rocky exoplanet orbiting its star every 11 hours, still retains a dense atmosphere. Temperatures measured on both its day and night sides are far lower than expected for a bare rock, implying powerful winds and efficient heat transport. ...
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10 Magical Stargazing Spots In South India You'll Fall In Love With
Whether you're an astronomy enthusiast or simply craving a peaceful night under the cosmos, these spots promise an experience you'll never forget.
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Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) Breaks Into Three Pieces Following Close Approach to the Sun
NASA's fractured comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) dazzled stargazers on Monday night, offering a rare live view of a cosmic object breaking apart after a close encounter with the Sun. The livestream, organised by the Virtual Telescope Project, began at 10 p.m. EST on November 24 (0300 GMT on November 25) and will broadcast telescopic views of the comet's mu...
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8 Must-Visit Dark Sky Destinations For Astronomy Lovers
Stargazing has captivated humans for centuries, and while city life can make it hard to experience, there are still some incredible spots around the world where the night sky is as breathtaking as it's been for millennia.
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Perseid Meteor Shower 2025 to Dazzle Night Sky in August
The Perseid meteor shower, one of the year’s most anticipated celestial events, will peak on the night of August 12–13, 2025. At its height, the shower can produce up to 100 meteors per hour, though the glare of an 86% waning gibbous moon will make spotting faint streaks difficult. Observers can still expect to see the brightest meteors and occ...
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Light Pollution Threatens Global Observatories, Jeopardising Deep-Sky Astronomy
Light pollution is brightening skies over observatories at an alarming rate, with artificial light growing by up to 10% each year. Astronomers caution that this glow, intensified by widespread LED use and urban expansion, is threatening the ability of telescopes to detect faint cosmic objects and diminishing humanity’s shared right to experience ...
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Brightest Planets in June’s Night Sky: How and When to See Mercury, Venus, Mars and Saturn
Skywatchers can spot Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Saturn in prime June skies during dusk and dawn hours. With Mercury at its best visibility, Mars pairing with Regulus, and Venus and Saturn rising before sunrise, celestial highlights abound. A crescent moon joins Mars on June 29, making this month ideal for skywatching and astrophotography.
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Hubble Spots Isolated Barred Spiral Galaxy That’s Secretly Part of a Cosmic Duo
Hubble’s latest view features NGC 3507, a barred spiral galaxy in Leo, secretly traveling with its companion NGC 3501. Though only one is captured in the frame, both are spiral galaxies seen from different angles, offering a dual cosmic perspective. The image also reveals nearby stars and faint, distant galaxies across the backdrop of deep space.
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Polaris Wasn’t Always the North Star: How Earth’s Wobble Shifts the Celestial Pole
Earth’s 26,000-year axial precession gradually shifts the celestial pole, replacing Polaris with new North Stars over millennia. Stars like Thuban, Kochab, Errai, and Vega have taken turns guiding humanity, and more will follow. According to NASA, gravitational forces cause this cosmic wobble, reminding us that even the seemingly constant night s...
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Wolf Moon Supermoon 2026: Rare January Full Moon Near Perihelion Lights Up the Sky
Skywatchers will be treated to a striking celestial event on January 3, 2026, as the Wolf Moon rises as a supermoon near Earth’s perihelion. Appearing larger and brighter than usual, the full Moon will climb the eastern sky at dusk, accompanied by the brilliant planet Jupiter. This rare alignment—last seen more than a century ago—offers a viv...
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JWST Reveals Powerful Winds and Dense Atmosphere on Scorching Exoplanet TOI-561b
Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have found compelling evidence that TOI-561b, an ultra-hot rocky exoplanet orbiting its star every 11 hours, still retains a dense atmosphere. Temperatures measured on both its day and night sides are far lower than expected for a bare rock, implying powerful winds and efficient heat transport. ...
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10 Magical Stargazing Spots In South India You'll Fall In Love With
Whether you're an astronomy enthusiast or simply craving a peaceful night under the cosmos, these spots promise an experience you'll never forget.
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Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) Breaks Into Three Pieces Following Close Approach to the Sun
NASA's fractured comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) dazzled stargazers on Monday night, offering a rare live view of a cosmic object breaking apart after a close encounter with the Sun. The livestream, organised by the Virtual Telescope Project, began at 10 p.m. EST on November 24 (0300 GMT on November 25) and will broadcast telescopic views of the comet's mu...
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8 Must-Visit Dark Sky Destinations For Astronomy Lovers
Stargazing has captivated humans for centuries, and while city life can make it hard to experience, there are still some incredible spots around the world where the night sky is as breathtaking as it's been for millennia.
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Perseid Meteor Shower 2025 to Dazzle Night Sky in August
The Perseid meteor shower, one of the year’s most anticipated celestial events, will peak on the night of August 12–13, 2025. At its height, the shower can produce up to 100 meteors per hour, though the glare of an 86% waning gibbous moon will make spotting faint streaks difficult. Observers can still expect to see the brightest meteors and occ...
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Light Pollution Threatens Global Observatories, Jeopardising Deep-Sky Astronomy
Light pollution is brightening skies over observatories at an alarming rate, with artificial light growing by up to 10% each year. Astronomers caution that this glow, intensified by widespread LED use and urban expansion, is threatening the ability of telescopes to detect faint cosmic objects and diminishing humanity’s shared right to experience ...
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Brightest Planets in June’s Night Sky: How and When to See Mercury, Venus, Mars and Saturn
Skywatchers can spot Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Saturn in prime June skies during dusk and dawn hours. With Mercury at its best visibility, Mars pairing with Regulus, and Venus and Saturn rising before sunrise, celestial highlights abound. A crescent moon joins Mars on June 29, making this month ideal for skywatching and astrophotography.
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Hubble Spots Isolated Barred Spiral Galaxy That’s Secretly Part of a Cosmic Duo
Hubble’s latest view features NGC 3507, a barred spiral galaxy in Leo, secretly traveling with its companion NGC 3501. Though only one is captured in the frame, both are spiral galaxies seen from different angles, offering a dual cosmic perspective. The image also reveals nearby stars and faint, distant galaxies across the backdrop of deep space.
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Polaris Wasn’t Always the North Star: How Earth’s Wobble Shifts the Celestial Pole
Earth’s 26,000-year axial precession gradually shifts the celestial pole, replacing Polaris with new North Stars over millennia. Stars like Thuban, Kochab, Errai, and Vega have taken turns guiding humanity, and more will follow. According to NASA, gravitational forces cause this cosmic wobble, reminding us that even the seemingly constant night s...
