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Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Google marks Surya Grahan with special animation

8Apr

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Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Google marks Surya Grahan with special animation

[ad_1] A total solar eclipse is slated to take place today when the Moon will pass between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking out the Sun's light. It will be a treat for skywatchers to witness one of the biggest celestial phenomena of 2024. The Sun will remain cloaked for four minutes, during which its enigmatic outer layer will be illuminated. While the solar eclipse won't be visible to people in India, a partial eclipse can be witnessed by those who live in Colombia, Spain, Venezuela, Ireland, Portal, Iceland, the United Kingdom, and some Caribbean countries. Ahead of this astronomical spectacle, Google curated a special animation. When users type the search term "solar eclipse" on Google, then they can see a graphic overlay depicting the phenomena: the moment when the moon pass...

Two asteroids may pass Earth by a narrow margin today, says NASA; Check size, speed and more

4Apr

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Two asteroids may pass Earth by a narrow margin today, says NASA; Check size, speed and more

[ad_1] To discover, track and monitor asteroids, NASA has several tech marvels in place. The NEOWISE telescope, Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), Pans-STARRS1, and Catalina Sky Survey are some of the space and ground-based telescopes and satellites which the space agency uses. Since there is a historical precedent of asteroids impacting Earth and causing cataclysmic damage, it is imperative that we keep an eye on them for any potential impact scenarios. NASA has now revealed that two asteroids will pass Earth by a close margin today, April 4.Also Read: 10 breathtaking snapshots of Nebulae captured by NASA Asteroid 2021 FD1: DetailsThe first asteroid to pass Earth today has been designated Asteroid 2021 FD1 by NASA's Object Studies or CNEOS. It is expected to pass Ear...

Apollo asteroid to pass Earth today, reveals NASA; From size to speed, know details

3Apr

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Apollo asteroid to pass Earth today, reveals NASA; From size to speed, know details

[ad_1] In recent months, Asteroids have been passing by Earth in large numbers. Just yesterday, as many as three asteroids passed the planet by a close margin. Two of them were 100 feet wide, making them almost as big as an aircraft. While such space rocks pass Earth closely on many occasions, they are not likely to impact the surface. However, this can change anytime if they interact with the gravitational field of a large planet like Jupiter, which can send them tumbling towards a planet, raising a potential impact scenario. NASA has now revealed that the orbit of another asteroid will bring it close to Earth today, April 3.Also Read: Three asteroids to pass Earth by a narrow margin Asteroid 2024 FL3According to NASA, Asteroid 2024 FL3 is just one of the many asteroids that revolve a...

NASA alert: Three asteroids to pass Earth by a narrow margin; Check speed, size and more

2Apr

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NASA alert: Three asteroids to pass Earth by a narrow margin; Check speed, size and more

[ad_1] In the last few months, asteroid flybys have become a common occurrence. These space rocks, also known as minor planets, are rocky, airless remnants of the early formation of our solar system about 4.6 billion years ago. According to NASA, the current asteroid count is 1,351,400, with most of them revolving around the Sun in the main asteroid belt located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Now, the US space agency has shed light on three asteroids which have been observed moving towards Earth in their orbit and are expected to pass by the planet today, April 2. Also Read: What are asteroids and how ESA is tracking them Asteroid 2024 FR3NASA has designated the first asteroid to pass Earth today as Asteroid 2024 FR3. It is expected to pass Earth at a distance of just 1.3 mill...

Asteroid to pass Earth by just 721,000 km today, reveals NASA; Know how big it is

1Apr

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Asteroid to pass Earth by just 721,000 km today, reveals NASA; Know how big it is

[ad_1] The first day of April is set to get a celestial visitor in the form of an asteroid. With the help of its advanced ground and space-based telescopes, NASA has shed light on an asteroid that has been observed travelling in its orbit, with a trajectory that will bring it close to Earth today, April 1. Also Read: 8 stellar images of Black Holes captured by NASA Asteroid 2024 FQ3NASA says Asteroid 2024 FQ3 is just one of the millions of asteroids that revolve around the Sun. These space rocks are mostly present in the main asteroid belt, located between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars. NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies or CNEOS is responsible for keeping an eye on similar celestial objects, and it has revealed that Asteroid 2024 FQ3 will pass Earth today by a distance of 721...

Solar storm watch: X-class solar flare impacts Earth, causing radio blackout over Pacific Ocean

29Mar

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Solar storm watch: X-class solar flare impacts Earth, causing radio blackout over Pacific Ocean

[ad_1] In the last few days, there has been a growing danger of a geomagnetic storm impacting Earth. This development comes just days after the strongest solar storm since 2017 struck the planet, causing a 9-hour-long geomagnetic storm. The Sun has turned volatile in the last few months due to the approaching peak of solar cycle 25. As the peak arrives, solar phenomena such as solar particles, CMEs, solar flares, solar storms and geomagnetic storms are expected to increase both in frequency and severity. Now, NASA, keeping a solar storm watch, has revealed that a solar flare struck Earth recently, causing a radio blackout in the process.Also Read: 6 essential precautions for total solar eclipse 2024 X-class solar flare threatAccording to forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospher...

Three asteroids may fly past Earth today, reveals NASA; Check speed, size, distance and more

29Mar

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Three asteroids may fly past Earth today, reveals NASA; Check speed, size, distance and more

[ad_1] NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory continuously provide details of asteroid approaches. Yesterday, on March 28, it predicted three asteroids to pass Earth very close to it. Today, another batch of asteroids is on its way and is set to pass our planet. Keeping track of celestial objects such as asteroids and comets is necessary to protect Earth from the potential danger of impact which could lead to significant damage. Today, three asteroids are projected to pass Earth in close proximity. From size to speed, know all about these close approaches.Asteroid 2024 FK: DetailsNASA says the first asteroid is designated as 2024 FK. This space rock has a width of 94 feet which is equivalent to a large aeroplane. According to the Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the asteroid is m...

NASA says three asteroids will pass Earth by a close margin today; Check speed, size and more

28Mar

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NASA says three asteroids will pass Earth by a close margin today; Check speed, size and more

[ad_1] Just yesterday, 3 asteroids passed Earth by a close margin. While none of them were considered “Potentially Hazardous Asteroids”, the biggest of them was 150 feet wide, making it almost as big as an aircraft. Such close approaches by celestial objects such as asteroids and comets serve as a reminder of the dangerous potential they possess and the need to continuously monitor their trajectories. NASA, with the help of its advanced ground and space-based satellites, has shed light on three asteroids that are expected to pass Earth today, March 28.Also Read: What are asteroids? ESA explains Asteroid 2024 EO3: DetailsNASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies or CNEOS is responsible for computing the trajectories of celestial objects such as asteroids and comets. It also calculates ...

150-foot asteroid to pass Earth by a narrow margin today, says NASA; Check details

27Mar

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150-foot asteroid to pass Earth by a narrow margin today, says NASA; Check details

[ad_1] Earth has been impacted by multiple celestial phenomena in the last few weeks. Along with the vernal equinox, the peak of the solar cycle 25 is approaching which has led to increased solar activity. Additionally, we've also seen numerous asteroid approaches. While these space rocks do not pose a danger like solar storms, they pass Earth very closely, making it imperative to monitor them to predict any potential collision scenarios. With its advanced tech, NASA has shed light on a 150-foot asteroid that is expected to pass Earth by a narrow margin today, March 27.Also Read: Two asteroids set to fly past Earth soon, reveals NASA Asteroid 2024 EA3According to NASA, Asteroid 2024 EA3 is just one of the millions of asteroids that orbit the Sun in the main asteroid belt, which is locat...

Two asteroids set to fly past Earth soon, reveals NASA; From size to speed, know all about them

26Mar

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Two asteroids set to fly past Earth soon, reveals NASA; From size to speed, know all about them

[ad_1] In the last few weeks, we've seen asteroids pass by Earth on multiple occasions. Although these space rocks revolve around the Sun in their own orbit, interaction with a planet's gravitational field can knock them off course and bring them closer to Earth, as per NASA. These encounters can knock asteroids out of the main belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, and send them tumbling in all directions across the orbits of the other planets. NASA now says that as many as two asteroids have been spotted travelling towards Earth in their orbit and are expected to pass by the planet tomorrow, March 27.Also Read: 5 asteroids may pass Earth in the coming days Asteroid 2024 EA3: DetailsThe first asteroid to pass Earth has been designated Asteroid 2024 EA3 by NASA's Center for Near-E...