The night sky has always held a special fascination for humanity, with its twinkling stars and occasional bursts of brilliance. One of the most awe-inspiring celestial events that captivates both astronomers and stargazers alike is a meteor shower. But what exactly is a meteor shower, and why do they occur? Let’s embark on a journey…
World Asteroid Day, observed on June 30th each year, serves as a global awareness campaign to highlight the importance of understanding and addressing the potential threats posed by asteroids. This significant day commemorates the anniversary of the Tunguska event that occurred in Siberia, Russia, in 1908 when a massive asteroid or comet exploded in the…
Earth dwellers have been fascinated by our next door neighboring planet for many generations. And the NASA space program has been seeking to explore and learn more about it for many decades. This so-called red planet appears in the sky as a slightly red color due to its rusty iron on the surface. Red Planet…
There are always these pesky little obstacles in life that make everything so difficult. All these first world problems can easily ruin your day. Luckily, the internet is full of handy DIY life hacks and tips that can help you! Wrap a wet paper towel around your beverage and put it in the freezer. In about…
Over a decade after it was launched, India’s maiden mission to Mars — Mangalyaan — has completed its journey. The Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) has, reportedly, run out of propellant, making it difficult to be revived in the Red Planet’s orbit. This development is fuelling speculation that the mission is finally over. The Indian Space…
Lunar tourism may still sound like an unrealistic idea but it may become a reality in the future, given the advancements in space technology. Trips to the moon made available to a private audience have only been proposed by several companies. Some have even started accepting bookings. Many space tourism start-up companies are planning to offer tours on or…
A moonbow (also known as a moon rainbow or lunar rainbow) is a rainbow produced by moonlight. Other than the difference in the light source, its formation is the same as for a solar rainbow. It is caused by the refraction of light in many water droplets, such as a rain shower or a waterfall, and is always positioned in…
This Strawberry Moon is a special treat because it isn’t an ordinary full moon. It is more of a supermoon, appearing larger and brighter. WHAT IS A ‘STRAWBERRY’ MOON? June’s full moon is commonly known as the strawberry moon. The Old Farmer’s Almanac says that each Full Moon of the year goes by several names. In…
Venus takes about 243 Earth days to spin around just once. Because it’s so close to the Sun, a year goes by fast. It takes 225 Earth days for Venus to go all the way around the Sun. That means that a day on Venus is a little longer than a year on Venus. It…
Discovery of water on the Moon In September this year, the Chandrayaan-2 mission made for an international spectacle for its technological leap — before losing its Vikram lander. But its success came on the back of India’s first moon mission, Chandrayaan-1, which entered the lunar orbit exactly 11 years ago.For most of the 20th century, scientists thought the…
