Oct 2 – On Wednesday, a rare astronomical event will grace the skies over parts of South America, as an annular solar eclipse produces a breathtaking “ring of fire.” According to NASA, this phenomenon occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun but is too far from Earth to completely obscure the sun, … Read more
Astronomers have discovered an Earth-like planet orbiting a dead star, offering a preview of what may become of our solar system billions of years from now. Located 4,000 light-years away in the Milky Way galaxy, this distant planetary system mirrors what is predicted to happen to Earth after the sun exhausts its fuel and evolves … Read more
Get ready to say hello to 2024 PT5, Earth’s newest mini-moon! This near-Earth asteroid is set to be captured by our planet’s gravitational pull, entering orbit for a brief period from September 29, 2024, before being released back into the solar system to continue its journey around the Sun. Here’s everything you need to know … Read more
SEPT 15, Iran achieved a major milestone in its space program by successfully deploying the Chamran-1 research satellite into orbit. Launched aboard the Qaem-100 satellite carrier, the satellite has entered a stable orbit at an altitude of approximately 550 kilometers (340 miles). According to Iranian state media, the satellite is operational, and initial communication signals … Read more