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Blue Ghost Lander·News·Planetary Science·Stars

The Moon Beckons: Firefly’s Bold Leap in Lunar Exploration

16 February 2025

Blue Ghost lander by Firefly Aerospace is orbiting the Moon, part of NASA’s CLPS program. The mission includes ten NASA payloads focused on exploring the Moon’s south pole. Key instruments include the LISTER for drilling and stereo cameras for capturing the lunar

News·Stars·Telescopes

Columbia University’s Cosmic Controversy: When Astronomy Meets Activism

16 February 2025

A Columbia University astronomy class unexpectedly engaged in Middle Eastern political discourse, sparking a university-wide debate. The course featured a unit titled “Astronomy in Palestine,” highlighting geopolitical issues and contrasting academic privileges with the realities in Gaza. Recommended readings encouraged students to

News

Spellbinding Skies: Northern Lights Dance Across U.S. This Weekend

16 February 2025

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, are set to appear in parts of the U.S. this weekend, with peak visibility in northernmost regions. NOAA predicts a Kp index of three to four, suggesting heightened aurora activity, especially visible in Alaska and select

News·Telescopes

Celestial Calculations: Marking the Start of Ramadan 2025

16 February 2025

The onset of Ramadan in 2025 is predicted to begin on March 1, with the crescent moon sighting marking the start. On February 28, at 3:45 a.m., the crescent moon will first become visible over Doha and Kuwait. Astronomers, alongside the Crescent

Asteroid 2024 YR4·Astrobiology·News·Planets·Stars·Telescopes

Asteroid 2024 YR4: The Space Rock Keeping Astronomers Up at Night

16 February 2025

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has caught global attention due to its potential Earth impact in December 2032. 2024 YR4 has a 2.3% chance of making impact, with a risk corridor spanning oceans and continents. The asteroid is sized between a commercial airliner and

News·Planets·Solar Eclipses·Stars·Telescopes

Look Up! 2025’s Stellar Show: Eclipses, Auroras, and Planetary Wonders Await

16 February 2025

2025 promises a stunning array of celestial events, perfect for sky gazers. The aurora borealis will dazzle northern latitudes due to the peak of the solar cycle. Comet C/2024 G3 Atlas is expected to appear around January 20th. There will be four

Galaxies·News·Stars·Telescopes

The Eternal Flame: Why the Leo P Galaxy Defies Time

16 February 2025

Leo P, a dwarf galaxy in the Leo constellation, offers insights into the early universe’s evolution. Located 5.3 million light-years away, it contains primordial elements like hydrogen and helium. Surprisingly, Leo P is actively forming new stars, challenging previous beliefs about dwarf

Cosmology·Galaxies·News

Astronomers Unveil Unimaginable Cosmic Giant: Quipu, the Universe’s Largest Known Structure

16 February 2025

Quipu, a cosmic structure discovered by the Max Planck Institute for Physics, spans 1.4 billion light-years, dwarfing the Milky Way. Composed of 70 interconnected superclusters, Quipu defies traditional cosmic size conventions and forms a “tapestry” in space. Named after an Incan knotted

Galaxies·News·Planets·Space Tourism·Stars·Telescopes

The Ultimate Space Quiz: Test Your Galactic Savvy

16 February 2025

For over sixty years, humanity’s technological advances have transformed space exploration from imagination to reality, highlighted by achievements like the moon landing. Visionary companies such as SpaceX and Blue Origin are paving the way for more accessible space exploration, making it a