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Unusual X-ray Flash in Large Magellanic Cloud Puzzles Astronomers
A brief yet intense X-ray flash, XRT 200515, was detected in NASA's Chandra telescope data from 2000. The signal, originating from the Large Magellanic Cloud, has left scientists debating its cause. Possible explanations include a neutron star pulling in gas from a companion star or a powerful flare from a distant magnetar. Researchers also specula...
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NASA's Swift Observatory Discovers Twin Black Holes Disturbing Galactic Gas Clouds
NASA's Swift Observatory has recorded a unique signal from two orbiting black holes interacting with a gas cloud in a distant galaxy. This phenomenon, called AT 2021hdr, is marked by recurring gas disturbances due to the black holes' orbit, which astronomers believe could eventually lead to their merger. Observations continue, promising insights in...
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In Pics: Auroras Seen In Unlikely Locations Globally 2nd Time This Year
People across time zones, in several parts of the world ranging from London to Ladakh, were mesmerized to catch a glimpse of the rare celestial phenomenon, Aurora Borealis on Thursday.
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Saturn Rings Will Disappear Next Year in a Rare Celestial Event
Saturn's rings, one of the most unique features of our solar system, are set to become nearly invisible in March 2025. This rare phenomenon will occur due to Saturn's unique axial tilt, which will align the rings edge-on with Earth's line of sight. The result is a brief period where these majestic rings will be almost unobservable from our planet. ...
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Total Solar Eclipse On April 8: Time, Duration And How To Watch It Live Online
Total Solar Eclipse 2024: A solar eclipse is an astronomical phenomenon where the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun and blocks the Sun's light either entirely or partially.
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Zero Shadow Day: All About Rare Astronomical Event In Bengaluru Today
India's Silicon Valley, Bengaluru is set to witness a unique astronomical phenomenon calledZero Shadow Day today. At 12:24 pm, residents will have the opportunity to witness how shadows disappear during this astronomical phenomenon.
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Pic: All Planets In Our Solar System Visible At Same Time From Earth
American space agency NASA recently shared a picture that captures a rare phenomenon: all the planets of our solar system witness from Earth simultaneously.
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Mercury Rising: Planet Completes Rare Transit Of Sun
Astronomers celebrated Monday witnessing one of the highlights of the skywatchers' year, when the Sun, Mercury and Earth all lined up -- a phenomenon that happens just a dozen or so times per century.
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Hundreds Witness Mercury Transit Across India
Scores of people across the country today observed a rare astronomical phenomenon, Mercury's transit of the Sun, that occurs only 13 times in a century as planet Mercury was seen navigating as dot on the solar disc.
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Rare Celestial Event: Mercury To Be Seen As Dot On Solar Disc
In a rare astronomical phenomenon that occurs only 13 times in a century, planet Mercury will be seen as dot on the solar disc from several parts of India on Monday.
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Unusual X-ray Flash in Large Magellanic Cloud Puzzles Astronomers
A brief yet intense X-ray flash, XRT 200515, was detected in NASA's Chandra telescope data from 2000. The signal, originating from the Large Magellanic Cloud, has left scientists debating its cause. Possible explanations include a neutron star pulling in gas from a companion star or a powerful flare from a distant magnetar. Researchers also specula...
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NASA's Swift Observatory Discovers Twin Black Holes Disturbing Galactic Gas Clouds
NASA's Swift Observatory has recorded a unique signal from two orbiting black holes interacting with a gas cloud in a distant galaxy. This phenomenon, called AT 2021hdr, is marked by recurring gas disturbances due to the black holes' orbit, which astronomers believe could eventually lead to their merger. Observations continue, promising insights in...
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In Pics: Auroras Seen In Unlikely Locations Globally 2nd Time This Year
People across time zones, in several parts of the world ranging from London to Ladakh, were mesmerized to catch a glimpse of the rare celestial phenomenon, Aurora Borealis on Thursday.
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Saturn Rings Will Disappear Next Year in a Rare Celestial Event
Saturn's rings, one of the most unique features of our solar system, are set to become nearly invisible in March 2025. This rare phenomenon will occur due to Saturn's unique axial tilt, which will align the rings edge-on with Earth's line of sight. The result is a brief period where these majestic rings will be almost unobservable from our planet. ...
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Total Solar Eclipse On April 8: Time, Duration And How To Watch It Live Online
Total Solar Eclipse 2024: A solar eclipse is an astronomical phenomenon where the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun and blocks the Sun's light either entirely or partially.
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Zero Shadow Day: All About Rare Astronomical Event In Bengaluru Today
India's Silicon Valley, Bengaluru is set to witness a unique astronomical phenomenon calledZero Shadow Day today. At 12:24 pm, residents will have the opportunity to witness how shadows disappear during this astronomical phenomenon.
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Pic: All Planets In Our Solar System Visible At Same Time From Earth
American space agency NASA recently shared a picture that captures a rare phenomenon: all the planets of our solar system witness from Earth simultaneously.
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Mercury Rising: Planet Completes Rare Transit Of Sun
Astronomers celebrated Monday witnessing one of the highlights of the skywatchers' year, when the Sun, Mercury and Earth all lined up -- a phenomenon that happens just a dozen or so times per century.
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Hundreds Witness Mercury Transit Across India
Scores of people across the country today observed a rare astronomical phenomenon, Mercury's transit of the Sun, that occurs only 13 times in a century as planet Mercury was seen navigating as dot on the solar disc.
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Rare Celestial Event: Mercury To Be Seen As Dot On Solar Disc
In a rare astronomical phenomenon that occurs only 13 times in a century, planet Mercury will be seen as dot on the solar disc from several parts of India on Monday.
