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From Snow Moon To Solar Eclipse: Celestial Events To Watch In February 2026
From a bright full moon to planets meeting the moon and a rare solar eclipse, sky lovers have several chances to look up and enjoy what space has to offer this month.
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Understanding Winter Solstice: All About Shortest Day Of The Year
The solstices mark the times when the Earth's tilt toward or away from the sun is at its maximum. This means the hemispheres are getting very different amounts of sunlight - and days and nights are at their most unequal.
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Solar Eclipse Of 2025: 10 Facts Students Should Know About It
The last solar eclipse of 2025 takes place today, September 21. Students can learn 10 key facts about the eclipse, its timing, and when India will see its next solar eclipse.
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Last Solar Eclipse Of 2025 Today: Will It Be Visible In India? Check Timings
Solar Eclipse Today: On September 21, a partial solar eclipse will occur, marking the second and final solar eclipse of the year.
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Ultimate Guide To This Weekend's Dramatic Solar Eclipse: What To Know And When To Watch
On September 21-22, 2025, a dramatic partial solar eclipse will grace the skies of the Southern Hemisphere, coinciding with the September equinox.
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Europe Boils In Summer As Heatwave Warms The Continent
With residents of the southern French port city of Marseille expected to have to cope with temperatures flirting with 40C, authorities in city ordered public swimming pools to be made free of charge to help residents beat the Mediterranean heat.
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Seasons And Geographic Locations Strongly Influence Sleep Patterns: Study
The study, led by researchers from Flinders University in South Australia, finds that sleep is shaped not just by personal habits, but by environmental factors like daylight, temperature, and weekly routines.
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Visa On Arrival, Direct Flights: Why Mauritius Is A Hit With Indian Travellers In Summer
Indian summer can be sweltering. But Mauritius, located in the southern hemisphere, is cool and breezy during May to September
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Why Are Sunsets So Pretty In Winter? There's A Simple Explanation
If you live in the southern hemisphere and have been stopped in your tracks by a recent sunset, you may have noticed they seem more vibrant lately. The colours are brighter and bolder, and they linger longer in the sky.
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Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower To Dazzle Stargazers. Where, When And How To See It
The Eta Aquarids are viewable in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres during the pre-dawn hours.
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Twinkling Star Reveals Hidden Plasma Structure Near Earth
With the most powerful radio telescope in the southern hemisphere, we have observed a twinkling star and discovered an abundance of mysterious plasma structures in our cosmic neighbourhood.
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Vernal Equinox 2025: Date, Time, and the Science Behind the Event
The vernal equinox 2025 is set for March 20 at 09:01 UTC, marking the astronomical start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. This event occurs due to Earth’s axial tilt aligning with its orbit, resulting in nearly equal hours of daylight and night across the globe. While the equinox does not bring perfectly...
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Largest Hindu Temple In Southern Hemisphere Opens In South Africa
The largest Hindu temple and cultural complex in the southern hemisphere was unveiled in Johannesburg Sunday with scores of worshippers participating in a ceremony to mark the occasion.
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Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) Becomes the 'Great Comet' of 2025 with Stunning Display
Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) has captured the attention of astronomers with its incredible brightness and distinct tail structure. First observed in 2024, it became the brightest comet in 18 years, and it even reached a rare feat of being visible during daylight. This comet, which passed closest to the sun in January 2025, has earned the title of "Great C...
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Seismic Data from NASA’s InSight Might Solve the Mystery of Mars’ Dichotomy
NASA’s InSight mission has provided seismic data shedding light on the Martian dichotomy, the split between Mars’ northern lowlands and southern highlands. Findings from the mantle’s seismic wave analysis suggest the split stems from ancient tectonic activity and magma dynamics, rather than asteroid impacts. Variations in crust thickness and ...
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From Snow Moon To Solar Eclipse: Celestial Events To Watch In February 2026
From a bright full moon to planets meeting the moon and a rare solar eclipse, sky lovers have several chances to look up and enjoy what space has to offer this month.
-
Understanding Winter Solstice: All About Shortest Day Of The Year
The solstices mark the times when the Earth's tilt toward or away from the sun is at its maximum. This means the hemispheres are getting very different amounts of sunlight - and days and nights are at their most unequal.
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Solar Eclipse Of 2025: 10 Facts Students Should Know About It
The last solar eclipse of 2025 takes place today, September 21. Students can learn 10 key facts about the eclipse, its timing, and when India will see its next solar eclipse.
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Last Solar Eclipse Of 2025 Today: Will It Be Visible In India? Check Timings
Solar Eclipse Today: On September 21, a partial solar eclipse will occur, marking the second and final solar eclipse of the year.
-
Ultimate Guide To This Weekend's Dramatic Solar Eclipse: What To Know And When To Watch
On September 21-22, 2025, a dramatic partial solar eclipse will grace the skies of the Southern Hemisphere, coinciding with the September equinox.
-
Europe Boils In Summer As Heatwave Warms The Continent
With residents of the southern French port city of Marseille expected to have to cope with temperatures flirting with 40C, authorities in city ordered public swimming pools to be made free of charge to help residents beat the Mediterranean heat.
-
Seasons And Geographic Locations Strongly Influence Sleep Patterns: Study
The study, led by researchers from Flinders University in South Australia, finds that sleep is shaped not just by personal habits, but by environmental factors like daylight, temperature, and weekly routines.
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Visa On Arrival, Direct Flights: Why Mauritius Is A Hit With Indian Travellers In Summer
Indian summer can be sweltering. But Mauritius, located in the southern hemisphere, is cool and breezy during May to September
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Why Are Sunsets So Pretty In Winter? There's A Simple Explanation
If you live in the southern hemisphere and have been stopped in your tracks by a recent sunset, you may have noticed they seem more vibrant lately. The colours are brighter and bolder, and they linger longer in the sky.
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Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower To Dazzle Stargazers. Where, When And How To See It
The Eta Aquarids are viewable in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres during the pre-dawn hours.
-
Twinkling Star Reveals Hidden Plasma Structure Near Earth
With the most powerful radio telescope in the southern hemisphere, we have observed a twinkling star and discovered an abundance of mysterious plasma structures in our cosmic neighbourhood.
-
Vernal Equinox 2025: Date, Time, and the Science Behind the Event
The vernal equinox 2025 is set for March 20 at 09:01 UTC, marking the astronomical start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. This event occurs due to Earth’s axial tilt aligning with its orbit, resulting in nearly equal hours of daylight and night across the globe. While the equinox does not bring perfectly...
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Largest Hindu Temple In Southern Hemisphere Opens In South Africa
The largest Hindu temple and cultural complex in the southern hemisphere was unveiled in Johannesburg Sunday with scores of worshippers participating in a ceremony to mark the occasion.
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Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) Becomes the 'Great Comet' of 2025 with Stunning Display
Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) has captured the attention of astronomers with its incredible brightness and distinct tail structure. First observed in 2024, it became the brightest comet in 18 years, and it even reached a rare feat of being visible during daylight. This comet, which passed closest to the sun in January 2025, has earned the title of "Great C...
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Seismic Data from NASA’s InSight Might Solve the Mystery of Mars’ Dichotomy
NASA’s InSight mission has provided seismic data shedding light on the Martian dichotomy, the split between Mars’ northern lowlands and southern highlands. Findings from the mantle’s seismic wave analysis suggest the split stems from ancient tectonic activity and magma dynamics, rather than asteroid impacts. Variations in crust thickness and ...
