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‘Dance’ of Earth’s airglow is simply mesmerizing! Just check out this NASA image from ISS

20Nov

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‘Dance’ of Earth’s airglow is simply mesmerizing! Just check out this NASA image from ISS

[ad_1] NASA continues to amaze space enthusiasts with mesmerizing images of our universe from its various crafts in space. There is the James Webb Space Telescope, Hubble Space Telescope and then there is even the International Space Station where humans are busy at work conducting their studies. From the Moon to Mars and stars to galaxies, NASA's advanced technologies have made it possible to visualize space in real-time. Now, NASA has shared yet another stunning image. NASA shared a breathtaking snapshot of Earth's airglow on Instagram that was taken from the International Space Station (ISS).This image was captured on November 14, 2023, when it was orbiting above the United States. The image showcases the Earth's airglow outlining the planet's horizon, with the Moon positioned above....

16Jan

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 16 January 2023: Moon-pockmarked by asteroid strikes

[ad_1] NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day is a stunning image of the Moon, showing all of its features in detail. The Moon has long been one of the central pieces of the studies related to Earth. Its presence influences various phenomena on the planet, such as tides. The Moon is believed to have formed about 4.5 billion years ago, shortly after the formation of the solar system. According to one theory , a huge Mars-sized celestial object called Theia collided with Earth around 4.5 billion years ago and the Moon was formed in the aftermath of the collision. It is the only place beyond Earth where humans have set foot so far.NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day is a high-res image of Earth's Moon, also known as Luna in Latin. Though most images show the Moon as a clear white sphere, in...

6Jan

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 6 January 2023: Moon avatars-Pink Moon, Blood Moon, Wolf Moon

[ad_1] NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day is a mesmerizing snapshot of the full Moon and its various forms such as Pink Moon, Blood Moon, Wolf Moon and more. Today the planet will witness this year's first full Moon, which is also known as Wolf Moon. The Moon has long been one of the most central pieces of the studies related to Earth. Its presence influences various phenomena on the planet, such as tides. The full Moon is important for many, whether due to religious and cultural reasons or purely scientific reasons (such as checking for high tides). Even besides that, the full Moon in itself is a spectacular sight that brims the heart with joy when you take a look at it in all its glory. And here, we have the various avatars of the moon.According to NASA, the Moon may appear to glow...

31Dec

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NASA Image of the Day 31 December 2022: Moon over Makemake!

[ad_1] NASA Image of the Day today is a mesmerizing snapshot of the second brightest dwarf planet of the Kuiper belt, Makemake with its moon. You would be surprised to know that Makemake holds an important place in the history of solar system studies. Reason? Makemake, along with Eris, was one of the objects whose discovery prompted the International Astronomical Union to reconsider the definition of a planet and prompted the creation of a new group of dwarf planets. The Kuiper Belt, a donut-shaped region of icy bodies beyond the orbit of Neptune, is the residence of this dwarf planet Makemake. Makemake is the second-brightest object in the Kuiper Belt as seen from Earth, while Pluto is the brightest.NASA's Image of the Day is none other than the mesmerizing image of the Makemake alon...

15Dec

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 15 December 2022: Mars hides behind the Moon!

[ad_1] NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 15 December 2022: Check out this amazing snapshot of the Red Planet hiding behind Earth’s Moon. NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 15 December 2022: The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite located about 395,122 kilometers from the planet. Throughout the course of history, man has bridged that distance with various missions carried out to the Moon. Mars is a different story altogether. Although we have sent rovers to the Red Planet too, man has not been able to step a foot on its surface. Over the years, there have been numerous pictures of the Moon and Mars captured via various telescopes, satellites and more, but this recent image snapshot of the Moon as well as Mars in a single picture might be the best one yet.Today's NASA Astronomy Pictur...

14Dec

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 14 December 2022: Rover repaired by ‘TAPE’ on the Moon

[ad_1] NASA has shared a glimpse into the Apollo 17 mission with an image of a lunar rover. Check out the NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day. The Moon has fascinated scientists, astronomers as well as science fiction authors and readers for decades due to its mysterious craters, lowlands and an iron-rich core. Authors have even written books such as From the Earth to the Moon fantasizing about life on the Moon. Movies like Apollo 13, Ad Astra and Moon have documented man's attempts to go to the Moon and even establish a lunar base. However, not all is fiction. In fact, there have been countless missions to the Moon, with 6 missions landing man on the Moon by NASA alone. The last time man took a trip to Earth's natural satellite was with the Apollo 17 mission in 1972, and now NASA has s...