Every total solar eclipse is different. While the silhouette of the moon passing across the sun barely changes, the moment our natural satellite covers the entire solar disk, something spectacular happens — the emergence of the corona. The Latin word for “crown”, the solar corona is one of the wonders of nature. To gaze upon … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere.The meteor shower’s peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will … Read more
In Greek mythology, Chronos (not the guy who ate his kids), the primordial god of time, was depicted as a giant snake with three heads: a man, a bull, and a lion. Chronos and his consort, the goddess of inevitability, Ananke, circle around the cosmos and drive the rotation of heaven and the eternal passage … Read more
2026-08-09T09:29:49.860Z What actually happens during a total solar eclipse? A composite image revealing the beauty of each stage surrounding totality. (Image credit: Photo by: Alan Dyer/VW Pics/UIG via Getty Images) Totality lasts only a few minutes, but a lot is happening before, during and after.From first contact and the dramatic diamond ring effect to the … Read more
In January 1986, Voyager 2 swept past Uranus and gathered the only close-up measurements humanity has ever taken of the planet. Voyager 2’s 1986 flyby was the first and remains the only visit. Much of the close-up picture of Uranus traces back to that single pass. That’s a lot of weight to hang on one … Read more
What it’s like to chase solar eclipses around the world BBCWhere in the UK will get the best view of the solar eclipse? The GuardianSolar eclipse: Most of sun to be eclipsed across island of Ireland BBCWhere to See the August 12th Solar Eclipse Online Sky & TelescopeWhat to Know About the Total Solar Eclipse … Read more
For decades, neuroscientists have searched the brain for the biological basis of consciousness, assuming our thoughts, emotions, and subjective experiences emerge from networks of neurons.But what if that assumption is incomplete?That’s the provocative question explored by neuroscientist Christof Koch of the Allen Institute in Seattle.Koch recently presented his ‘challenges’ to our understanding of consciousness at the … Read more
The Moon crosses in front of the Sun during a total solar eclipse at Lake Monroe on April 08, 2024 in Indiana, United States. Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images People throughout Europe and parts of the U.S. will be treated to a chance to see a … Read more
Scientists exploring the Northeast Atlantic have directly observed heavily corroded barrels of radioactive waste. Some are in bad shape. Material has even spilled onto the seafloor nearly three miles below the surface.And what about the radiation? Instruments detected radioactive atoms known as radionuclides linked to the waste at levels above those normally expected in the … Read more
The most recent fireball that lit up the night sky across several states in the U.S. was captured by one of NASA’s meteor cameras on Sunday.Aug. 12 is going to be a busy one for space enthusiasts as a solar eclipse, meteor shower, planet parade and new moon are all occurring on the same night.In … Read more