On August 2, 2027, the world will witness a historic total solar eclipse, one of the longest of the 21st century. Spanning over Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, the eclipse will bring 6 minutes and 23 seconds of total darkness in specific regions, allowing a rare and extended view of the Sun’s corona….
External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that the root of the ongoing issue of Sri Lanka arresting Indian fishermen lies in a controversial agreement made during the Emergency era, under which India gave up certain fishing rights.Speaking at an event organised by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) to mark the 50th anniversary…
The night sky is set to deliver a celestial treat as June’s full moon also known as the Strawberry Moon rises on Tuesday June 10. The Strawberry Moon will reach peak illumination at 3:44 a.m. ET on Wednesday, June 11. Despite its name, the moon won’t appear pink but is named after the traditional strawberry…
Celestial events have fascinated scientists and astronomers for centuries, yielding valuable insights into the operation of our solar system. The most dramatic of these are solar eclipses—brief periods when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the light of the sun partially or fully. Some eclipses can be seen from the Earth,…
A green comet likely is breaking apart and won’t be visible to the naked eye (Picture credit: AP) NEW YORK: A newly discovered green comet tracked by telescopes has likely broken apart as it swung by the sun, dashing hopes of a naked-eye spectacle.Comet SWAN, hailing from the Oort Cloud beyond Pluto, has been visible…
Northern Lights expected to be visible across US tonight as strong solar storm hits A strong solar storm is currently heading toward Earth, triggering a rare opportunity for skywatchers to witness the northern lights across much of the United States and parts of Europe. The storm, fueled by multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the…
Pink Moon 2025: The skies are all set to light up on April 12, 2025, by the first full moon of spring — also traditionally referred to as the Pink Moon. At 8:22 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The lunar event is not just a beautiful phenomenon but also one that has cultural and astronomical…
NEW DELHI: The rescue team on Sunday recovered one body from the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel which collapsed on February 22, trapping eight workers. The body was found stuck in a machine with only hand visible, the officials said.“We found one dead body stuck in the machine, with only the hand visible. The…
Skygazers across the globe are in anticipation of a rare and possibly spectacular astronomical spectacle as Comet G3 ATLAS (C/2024) is set to shine brightest in January 2025. It has a good chance of outshining the planets Venus and Jupiter and possibly become the brightest comet seen since about two decades ago. It will occur…
2025 is set to be an exciting year for astronomers and stargazers, promising spectacular celestial events that will certainly interest anyone in the night sky. From meteor showers to lunar eclipses, supermoons to the amazing aurora borealis, something will surely strike everyone’s fancy. Beginning the year are the Quadrantid meteor shower and a total lunar…