The first solar eclipse of 2026 will take place on February 17 and will be an annular solar eclipse, a rare and visually striking celestial phenomenon often referred to as the “Ring of Fire” eclipse. While skywatchers around the world are eager for astronomical events, this particular eclipse will not…
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS at Opposition: Live View on Jan 22
A rare visitor from beyond our solar system, interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, will reach opposition on January 22, 2026, offering astronomers and skywatchers a special opportunity to observe the object under favourable conditions. The Virtual Telescope Project 2.0 has announced a live online observing session to showcase the event to a…
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JWST Reveals Complex Hydrocarbon Molecules in Young Star Disk
Astronomers have uncovered compelling new evidence of complex hydrocarbon chemistry unfolding inside the planet-forming disk of a young Sun-like star, following a dramatic structural change in its inner region. Using data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), scientists observed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) around the star T Chamaeleontis, offering…
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NASA’s Menstrual Health Plans for Moon & Mars
As space agencies prepare for the most ambitious human journeys ever attempted, one topic that was long overlooked has moved to the centre of astronaut health research menstruation in space. With women now serving as mission commanders, scientists, and engineers aboard spacecraft, NASA is rethinking systems originally designed around male…
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Longest Solar Eclipse of the Century to Darken Skies in 2027
A rare astronomical spectacle is set to captivate millions on August 2, 2027, when a total solar eclipse expected to be the longest visible from land in a century will plunge parts of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East into darkness for an astonishing six minutes and 23 seconds. Astronomers…