NASA astronaut Don Pettit, known for his stunning space photography, has shared another breathtaking image from the International Space Station. This time, he captured a mesmerizing view of Earth with a unique perspective – showing both sunset and sunrise in a single frame. The image also features other captivating details like circular star trails, lightning flashes, and aurora.
Discover how scientists have determined the age of Earth, a journey through billions of years of our planet’s history. Learn about the formation of Earth from a cosmic pizza dough, the role of rocks and moon samples in dating our planet, and how astronomers can even estimate the ages of planets around other stars.
A tiny asteroid named 2024 PT5 is set to become Earth’s temporary second moon, orbiting our planet for about two months before escaping our gravity. This fascinating cosmic event will occur between September 29 and November 25.
Get ready for a celestial spectacle! This autumn, Earth will have a temporary companion – a small asteroid named 2024 PT5. This ‘mini-moon’ will orbit our planet for two months before escaping Earth’s gravity. While it’s too small to be seen with the naked eye, professional telescopes will be able to capture its journey. This isn’t the first time Earth has had a mini-moon, and scientists predict 2024 PT5 will return in 2055.
Explore the Earth’s wonders through stunning images captured by NASA satellites and the International Space Station. From snow-capped mountains to vibrant coastlines and majestic lakes, these images offer a captivating glimpse into our planet’s beauty and unique features.
From the discovery of Martian ‘spiders’ to a new ‘mini-moon’ orbiting Earth, this week in science is full of captivating discoveries. Plus, we explore the mysteries of the human brain, a giant sea monster’s jaws, and the bold ways cities are adapting to climate change.
The European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) spacecraft, en route to Jupiter, conducted a test run on Earth, confirming its habitability. The spacecraft successfully detected key elements for life, including water, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorous, and sulfur, demonstrating the capabilities of its instruments for future explorations of Jupiter’s icy moons.
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick has shared a breathtaking time-lapse of Earth from the International Space Station, showcasing vibrant city lights, fishing boat trails, and lightning strikes. However, a mysterious red light caught Dominick’s attention, leaving viewers speculating about its source. Dominick is set to return to Earth soon, but space enthusiasts can look forward to more captivating images from veteran astronaut Don Pettit.
New research suggests Earth may have once been adorned with a giant ring of space rocks, similar to Saturn’s. This hypothesized ring, formed billions of years ago, could have caused a global cooling event and increased meteorite impacts on Earth.
A small asteroid, dubbed 2024 PT5, is set to become Earth’s temporary moon for a few months, joining a handful of other mini-moons that have briefly orbited our planet in recent years. This celestial visitor, discovered by the ATLAS system, is expected to remain in Earth’s gravitational pull from late September to late November before continuing its journey around the Sun.
