A rare nova explosion will soon be visible in Earth’s night sky, according to NASA officials. The event, which could happen anytime between now and September, is causing a stir within the astronomy community as both professional and amateur astronomers will be able to see the explosion. “We’re certainly seeing a lot of excitement as … Read more
This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! Optical and particle observations by the DMSP satellites in both hemispheres. (A) UV image of the SSUSI on board the DMSP F17 satellite in the Northern Hemisphere (B) UV image of the SSUSI on board the DMSP F17 satellite in … Read more
Comet NEOWISE (C/2020 F3) amid bright noctilucent clouds in July 2020. (Photo by: Alan Dyer/VW … [+] PICS/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) VW Pics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Every Monday I pick North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to northern latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere), but don’t forget … Read more
Police hope the latest action against those streaming with unreliable Fire TV Sticks will send “a strong message” to those breaking copyright law by watching Sky TV without paying – warning individuals “we’re coming”. Built and distributed by Amazon, Fire TV Sticks are an incredibly popular and affordable way to bring games and streaming services … Read more
An incredible stargazing tool that can help you see planets, galaxies, and even the moon like never before may already be stashed somewhere in your home: a simple pair of binoculars. Looking at the sky through binoculars on a clear, dark night can greatly magnify what is visible, revealing depth and sparkling details that are … Read more
AMAZON Fire Sticks owners have been warned of a new crackdown on illegal streaming following the arrest of a man. The suspect, 42, is believed to be from Nottingham and has used equipment to distribute top shows, films and sport by illegally streaming Sky TV for free. A man has been arrested for illegally streaming … Read more
Summer nights are the shortest but also the warmest, making them particularly attractive for sky watching. The coming months will be marked by the best meteor shower of the year in August, the return of several planets and a partial lunar eclipse before the season ends. Here are five things to keep in mind when … Read more
Aurora Borealis glows on the horizon of NE Minnesota Lake in the Superior National Forest. Getty It may have shorter nights and fewer bright stars than the winter night sky, but the Northern Hemisphere’s summer offers the best views of our Milky Way. The sight of the Milky Way arcing across the sky in the … Read more
In February 2016, astronomers spread the news that the star system T Coronae Borealis had entered a “phase of unprecedented activity.” Eight years later, that solar activity could eventually result in a nova event large enough to be visible from Earth with the naked eye. The upcoming sky show is due to an expected outburst … Read more
Sometime in the coming months, a spectacle could light up the northern sky. There, in the constellation Corona Borealis, more than 2,500 light-years away, lurks a star called T Coronae Borealis, building up to an explosion that will temporarily cause the star to become one of the brightest objects at night. sky. Astronomers are eagerly … Read more