Noctilucent (“night shining”) clouds form from ice crystals in the mesosphere. getty Every Monday, I curate the celestial highlights of the northern hemisphere (mid-northern latitudes) for the upcoming week. However, make sure to visit my main feed for more comprehensive articles on stargazing, astronomy, eclipses, and other related topics. The Night Sky This Week: July …
In 2007, the European Space Agency’s Venus Express captured images of Venus, revealing the presence of a gas that could potentially be a sign of life. This gas, called phosphine, was initially a subject of controversy, but now, extensive additional detections have confirmed its existence. These new findings were presented at the National Astronomy Meeting …
On Friday, July 7th, Venus will reach its peak brightness, marking the end of its reign as the brightest object in the night sky for 2023. Getty If you’ve ever gazed at the night sky, you’re well aware of Venus’s brilliance. However, its prominence is about to diminish as we enter mid-August, when it will …
Parker Solar Probe enters the solar atmosphere. NASA After scientists recently unveiled new insights into the solar wind during its previous close encounter, the Parker Solar Probe, launched by NASA, has successfully completed its latest approach to the sun. On June 27, the probe reached a distance of only 5.3 million miles from the solar …
This week marks the occurrence of 2023’s first “supermoon,” captured here in Lancelin, … [+]Australia Getty Images Every Monday, I curate the most exciting celestial events in the northern hemisphere (mid-northern latitudes) for the upcoming week. However, make sure tocheck my main feed for more detailed articles on stargazing, astronomy, eclipses, and more. The Night …
As the “Super Buck Moon” emerges over Graves lighthouse in the Boston Harbor islands, captured in a stunning photograph by Joseph Prezioso/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images, we delve into the celestial highlights of the northern hemisphere for the upcoming week. While this article provides a summary, don’t forget to explore my main feed for more …
This week offers some truly breathtaking views of the solar system during twilight. getty Each Monday, I curate the most captivating celestial highlights (for mid-northern latitudes) for the upcoming week. Be sure to check out my main feed for more exclusive articles on stargazing, astronomy, eclipses, and so much more! The Night Sky This Week: …
As space agencies plan longer crewed missions to the moon, Mars, and beyond, the importance of gravity to humans becomes more evident. A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports revealed that astronauts who spend extended periods in space experience significant physiological changes in their brains. The absence of gravity causes fluid to shift …
Mars and Venus will be visible close to each other this week. getty Each Monday I pick out the northern hemisphere’s celestial highlights (mid-northern latitudes) for the week ahead, but be sure to check my main feed for more in-depth articles on stargazing, astronomy, eclipses and more. The Night Sky This Week: June 5-11, 2023 …
Venus, which shines brightly this month as the “Evening Star.” Jamie Carter Since January 2023, Venus, the closest planet to Earth, has been shining brightly in the post-sunset night sky, becoming more illustrious each day. As of now, it is the third most luminous object in the sky after the Sun and the Moon. However, …