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Explained: What Is "Perfect February" And Why It Is Taking Over X
In 2026, the month of February begins on a Sunday and ends on a Saturday, fitting perfectly into the calendar layout.
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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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2026 Will See Brighter And More Frequent Northern Lights Displays, Here's Why
The alignment of the Sun and Earth during the spring and autumn equinoxes can slightly increase activity, known as the Russell-McPherron effect.
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25/12/25: This Year's Christmas Date Is A Once-In-A-Century Event
Christmas 2025: The last time Christmas fell on 25/12/25 was in 1925, and the next occurrence wont be until 2125.
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Astronomers Spot Galaxies Moving in Sync Across a 50-Million-Light-Year Stretch
Astronomers have identified a 50-million-light-year-long cosmic filament in which 14 gas-rich galaxies all rotate in sync with the structure itself. The filament, mapped about 140 million light-years away, appears young, cold and shaped by slow cosmic flows. Galaxies on opposite ends move in opposite directions, suggesting the entire filament is sp...
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Top 10 Travel Destinations Indians Searched On Google In 2025
From spiritual gatherings like Maha Kumbh to serene beaches in the Philippines and cultural gems such as Georgia, these destinations defined the travel aspirations of Indian travellers in 2025.
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This Once-In-A-Lifetime Event Became India's Top Travel Search On Google In 2025
India's travel trends in 2025 took an unexpected turn, leaving traditional holiday favourites behind. Google's Year in Search reveals a destination that redefined what journeys mean to us.
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Harvard Physicist Weighs In On Complex Jet Structure On Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has listed some unusual behaviours displayed by the interstellar object.
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Rare Titan Shadow Transits Will Sweep Across Saturn in Summer 2025
In a rare celestial alignment, Saturn’s largest moon Titan will cast its shadow across the planet in a series of stunning transits during the summer and early fall of 2025. These events, visible through telescopes, appear as dark “holes” drifting across Saturn’s face as Titan eclipses the planet. The phenomenon occurs only near Saturn’s e...
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Marco Rubio Takes Rare Dual Role As Top US Diplomat, Security Chief
Marco Rubio has been cheered on by much of Trump's base, some of whom after his nomination derided him as an establishment "warmongering" hawk.
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Rare Planetary Alignment To Form "Smiley Face" In The Sky Next Week. Check Details
Stargazers across the globe are in for a treat as a rare triple planetary conjunction is set to light up the skies with a "smiley face" on April 25, Friday.
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Planetary Parade 2025: Rare Photo Captures Earth And 7 Planets For The First Time Ever
Experts have claimed it could be the first time all planets including Earth have been captured in a single image.
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Rare Seven-Planet Alignment 2025: How to Watch in India, Best Viewing Tips
A rare celestial event featuring seven planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—aligning along the ecliptic will be visible in 2025. The alignment starts on February 28, with the best viewing in India on March 3. Venus and Jupiter will be easily visible, while Uranus and Neptune will require a telescope. Experts sugges...
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7 Planets To Align Next Week, Here's How To Watch This Rare Celestial Event From India
A rare celestial event is set to occur on February 28, when all planets in our solar system will be visible in the night sky briefly.
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Euclid Space Telescope Discovers Rare Einstein Ring, Revealing Dark Matter Secrets
The Euclid space telescope has detected a rare Einstein ring around galaxy NGC 6505, located approximately 590 million light-years from Earth. This phenomenon, resulting from gravitational lensing, allows scientists to study the distribution of dark matter within the lensing galaxy. The discovery aligns with Euclid's mission to map cosmic structure...
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Explained: What Is "Perfect February" And Why It Is Taking Over X
In 2026, the month of February begins on a Sunday and ends on a Saturday, fitting perfectly into the calendar layout.
-
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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2026 Will See Brighter And More Frequent Northern Lights Displays, Here's Why
The alignment of the Sun and Earth during the spring and autumn equinoxes can slightly increase activity, known as the Russell-McPherron effect.
-
25/12/25: This Year's Christmas Date Is A Once-In-A-Century Event
Christmas 2025: The last time Christmas fell on 25/12/25 was in 1925, and the next occurrence wont be until 2125.
-
Astronomers Spot Galaxies Moving in Sync Across a 50-Million-Light-Year Stretch
Astronomers have identified a 50-million-light-year-long cosmic filament in which 14 gas-rich galaxies all rotate in sync with the structure itself. The filament, mapped about 140 million light-years away, appears young, cold and shaped by slow cosmic flows. Galaxies on opposite ends move in opposite directions, suggesting the entire filament is sp...
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Top 10 Travel Destinations Indians Searched On Google In 2025
From spiritual gatherings like Maha Kumbh to serene beaches in the Philippines and cultural gems such as Georgia, these destinations defined the travel aspirations of Indian travellers in 2025.
-
This Once-In-A-Lifetime Event Became India's Top Travel Search On Google In 2025
India's travel trends in 2025 took an unexpected turn, leaving traditional holiday favourites behind. Google's Year in Search reveals a destination that redefined what journeys mean to us.
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Harvard Physicist Weighs In On Complex Jet Structure On Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has listed some unusual behaviours displayed by the interstellar object.
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Rare Titan Shadow Transits Will Sweep Across Saturn in Summer 2025
In a rare celestial alignment, Saturn’s largest moon Titan will cast its shadow across the planet in a series of stunning transits during the summer and early fall of 2025. These events, visible through telescopes, appear as dark “holes” drifting across Saturn’s face as Titan eclipses the planet. The phenomenon occurs only near Saturn’s e...
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Marco Rubio Takes Rare Dual Role As Top US Diplomat, Security Chief
Marco Rubio has been cheered on by much of Trump's base, some of whom after his nomination derided him as an establishment "warmongering" hawk.
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Rare Planetary Alignment To Form "Smiley Face" In The Sky Next Week. Check Details
Stargazers across the globe are in for a treat as a rare triple planetary conjunction is set to light up the skies with a "smiley face" on April 25, Friday.
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Planetary Parade 2025: Rare Photo Captures Earth And 7 Planets For The First Time Ever
Experts have claimed it could be the first time all planets including Earth have been captured in a single image.
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Rare Seven-Planet Alignment 2025: How to Watch in India, Best Viewing Tips
A rare celestial event featuring seven planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—aligning along the ecliptic will be visible in 2025. The alignment starts on February 28, with the best viewing in India on March 3. Venus and Jupiter will be easily visible, while Uranus and Neptune will require a telescope. Experts sugges...
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7 Planets To Align Next Week, Here's How To Watch This Rare Celestial Event From India
A rare celestial event is set to occur on February 28, when all planets in our solar system will be visible in the night sky briefly.
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Euclid Space Telescope Discovers Rare Einstein Ring, Revealing Dark Matter Secrets
The Euclid space telescope has detected a rare Einstein ring around galaxy NGC 6505, located approximately 590 million light-years from Earth. This phenomenon, resulting from gravitational lensing, allows scientists to study the distribution of dark matter within the lensing galaxy. The discovery aligns with Euclid's mission to map cosmic structure...
