Have you ever woken up before dawn and felt something magical in the sky? On Sept 20, get ready for a rare and beautiful display: a thin crescent Moon, bright Venus, and glowing Saturn all visible together before sunrise. It’s a perfect chance for skywatchers, photographers, and anyone who loves nature’s wonders. What’s happening… Read More »
Have you ever wondered what happens above a thunderstorm? Beyond the familiar flashes of lightning, there is a lesser-known phenomenon called sprites—stunning bursts of light that dance high in the sky. These incredible events are part of a category known as Transient Luminous Events (TLEs), and they reveal just how dynamic our atmosphere can be.… Read More »
For decades, scientists have dreamed of discovering a world beyond our Solar System that not only resembles Earth in size but also carries an atmosphere capable of supporting life. Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers are now closer than ever to confirming such a breakthrough. A Potential Atmosphere Around TRAPPIST-1e … Read More »
Every year, the equinox is a moment that reminds us of balance in nature. On September 22, 2025, Earth will reach that special point in its orbit around the Sun known as the Autumn Equinox. This astronomical event is not only fascinating but also carries cultural and seasonal importance for people all around the world.… Read More »
When the Sky Turns to Fire: Chi Cygnids Peak Night Tonight, the heavens put on one of their rarest and most breathtaking displays — the Chi Cygnids Meteor Shower at its peak. Unlike any ordinary night, the sky will ignite with colorful streaks of light, transforming the darkness into a natural firework show. 🌠 What… Read More »
Kepler-442b is one of the most promising exoplanets discovered so far. Lying about 1,200 light-years away in the constellation Libra, it is a Super-Earth with around 1.34 times Earth’s radius and 2.36 Earth masses. It orbits a K-type star at about 0.409 AU (roughly 61 million km), with a year that lasts about 112 days.… Read More »
Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon): The Brightest Visitor of the Year Approaches Earth The night sky is about to welcome a dazzling new guest — Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon). Astronomers are already calling it one of the brightest and most spectacular comets in recent years, and it could soon become visible to the naked eye for… Read More »
On Thursday, September 18, 2025, Earth had a close encounter with a massive asteroid known as 2025 FA22. While its size is intimidating and early predictions once raised concerns, astronomers confirm that this flyby is completely safe. Instead, the event provides scientists and skywatchers with a valuable opportunity to observe a rare cosmic visitor. … Read More »
Saturn, the stunning ringed planet of our solar system, will reach opposition on September 21, 2025, offering skywatchers an incredible opportunity to see it at its brightest. Opposition occurs when a planet is directly opposite the Sun from Earth, making it fully illuminated and visible all night long. This event is perfect for both amateur… Read More »
Wolf Cukier, a junior at Scarsdale High School in New York, got a two-month internship with NASA during his junior year. So he went to NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. His first task was to investigate fluctuations in star brightness acquired by NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, or TESS, as… Read More »