Massive Solar Storm will Hit to Earth: Radio Blackouts & Auroras Expected, Warns NASA
A powerful solar storm is on its way to Earth, prompting space agencies, including NASA, to issue warnings about potential disruptions to communication systems and GPS networks. The storm is driven by a major solar flare — an X2.7-class eruption — the strongest recorded this year. What’s Happening in the Sky? The flare originated from […]
Secrets of Mysterious Venus Features Called Coronae
A new scientific study is shedding light on strange circular features on the surface of Venus, called coronae, and what they reveal about the planet’s hidden activity beneath its surface. What Are Coronae? Coronae are large, round structures on Venus, some as big as 2,500 kilometers across. They look like rings or crowns, with cracks […]
Two New Planets Found Around Sun-like Star HD 35843: What Makes This Discovery Special?
Astronomers have discovered two new planets orbiting a star called HD 35843, which is similar to our Sun but has less metal in its makeup. This discovery is exciting because these planets are quite different from those in our own solar system and could help us learn more about how planets form and what they […]
NASA’s Lucy Spacecraft Heads for New Adventure: The Asteroid Hunter Targets Ancient Space Rock
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft, launched in 2021, is gearing up for a major milestone this year: its second close approach to an asteroid. After successfully flying by its first target, the tiny asteroid Dinkinesh, in November 2023, Lucy is now on course to encounter another small space rock called 52246 Donaldjohanson on April 20, 2025. This […]