All posts tagged: night sky

Mysterious Light Spiral Over Europe Traced to SpaceX Falcon 9 Reentry

Mysterious Light Spiral Over Europe Traced to SpaceX Falcon 9 Reentry

A bright, mesmerising light was seen painting the night sky across several parts of Europe on March 24. Witnesses from the United Kingdom including Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, Leicestershire, Suffolk, and Essex along with observers in Wales, Sweden, Croatia, Poland, and Hungary, reported a stunning glowing vortex that lingered in the atmosphere for roughly 12 minutes before slowly dissipating. Light Spiral Caused by SpaceX Rocket Reentry According to the reports, the Falcon 9 rocket, which was responsible for this celestial display was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 1:48 p.m. ET. The spacecraft was transporting a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office. Following the completion of its mission, the rocket’s second stage began its descent, initiating a spectacular visual phenomenon. As the remaining fuel was released into space, it crystallized into minuscule ice particles. Sunlight then caught these frozen droplets, generating the distinctive swirling pattern. The unique spiral shape emerged from the rocket’s rotational movement during its downward trajectory. Increasing SpaceX Spiral Sightings In recent years, the public has been captivated by …

Stargazing like never before: Ultimate Astro Tourism guide in Saudi Arabia ahead of rare planetary alignment on Feb 28

Stargazing like never before: Ultimate Astro Tourism guide in Saudi Arabia ahead of rare planetary alignment on Feb 28

Published on Feb 01, 2025 05:56 PM IST Mark your calendar! The most stunning celestial event is happening on Feb 28 and Saudi Arabia is the ultimate destination to view this rare planetary alignment. …read more / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on Feb 01, 2025 05:56 PM IST If you’ve ever dreamed of escaping city lights to witness the cosmos in its full glory, Saudi Arabia is the perfect destination. With stunning landscapes, UNESCO-recognised Dark Sky Parks and luxury stargazing experiences, here’s where you can experience the magic of the night sky.(Image by Unsplash) / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on Feb 01, 2025 05:56 PM IST 1. Witness a Rare Planetary Alignment (Feb 28!) – Mark your calendar! Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars will align in a row—an unmissable celestial event for astronomy lovers.(File Photo) / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on Feb 01, 2025 05:56 PM IST 2. Stargazing at AlUla’s Dark Sky Parks – AlUla, home to the Middle …

November Night Sky 2024: Check Out the Brightest Planets and How to Watch Them?

November Night Sky 2024: Check Out the Brightest Planets and How to Watch Them?

The night sky in November will offer some striking sights, with multiple planets visible throughout the month. Venus, Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn will make prominent appearances with each offering unique characteristics and timing for those looking to observe them. Here’s what to look out for and when, as these celestial bodies bring their unique glow to the evening sky. Venus: Bright Beacon in the Western Sky Venus is the standout in the western sky this month, becoming more visible each evening. By late November, this planet shines for nearly three hours after sunset, making it hard to miss as one of the brightest points in the sky. Venus’s position shifts eastward, passing near the Teapot constellation in Sagittarius on November 16. If you’re out on November 4, watch for a thin crescent moon just below Venus shortly after sunset—an impressive pairing for the casual stargazer. Mars: Fiery Presence Growing Brighter Mars appears in the eastern sky during late evening hours, its orange-red glow becoming increasingly prominent as Earth moves closer to it. By mid-November, Mars …

Moon to eclipse Saturn next week; here’s how you can watch | Pune News

Moon to eclipse Saturn next week; here’s how you can watch | Pune News

On the night of October 14, the Moon will come directly between the Earth and the ringed planet Saturn, Arvind Paranjpye, Director, Nehru Planetarium, Nehru Centre said on Friday. “This occultation of Saturn by the Moon will be visible from India. It can be seen with the naked eye, but a pair of binoculars or a small telescope will be most helpful. If you have a good telescope, the event will be most enjoyable. The event will take place about half an hour after midnight on October 14,” Paranjpye said in a statement issued on Friday. In astronomical terminology, occultation occurs when one astronomical object hides the other. One is advised to observe the Moon and Saturn from about 11.30 pm on October 14. Saturn will be to the East of the Moon. As time progresses, the separation between the two will be seen reducing. Then, at some point, Saturn will start disappearing behind the Moon. After about an hour, Saturn can be seen coming out from behind the Moon. Click here to join Express …

February stargazing: ‘Snow moon,’ Jupiter-Moon ‘kiss’ and other celestial events | Technology News

January is over, and we are now in the shortest month of the year — February. From the “snow moon” to Jupiter and the Moon “kissing” the day after Valentine’s Day, here are some of the celestial events to look forward to during the month. The new moon on February 9 While the rest of the entries on the list are about things that you can see in the night sky during the month, this has more to do with what you cannot see. The Moon will enter its “new” phase on February 9, meaning that the side facing the Earth will not be illuminated by the Sun. While the Moon itself will not be visible during a new moon, that will mean that you can get a better glimpse at other things. The Moon goes around the Earth once every four weeks. This causes its four phases — the new moon, the first quarter, the full moon and the last quarter. And this repeated once every 29.5 days on average. This motion also makes …