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Latest Space Events
The universe is always in a phase of evolution, with something new every day. It is the meteor shower in the sky, asteroid flyby, or the highly rare alignments of the planets. The point is something out of the ordinary happens over our heads.
Upcoming Celestial Events
A meteor shower is a path of Earth across a debris stream that is shed by a comet. In it, spectacular displays occur in many parts of the world.
- Lyrids Meteor Shower – Bright meteors, up to a maximum of 15 to 20 per hour, making it one of the longest in history.
- Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower/May 2025/ – Named after Halley’s Comet, with the best view in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Perseids Meteor Shower/August of 2025/ – One of the most observed Meteor Showers in history for high meteor counts across the sky.
- Geminids Meteor Shower/December of 2025/ – One of the most frequent meteor showers, sometimes offering more than 100 meteors per hour at maximum.
- Total Solar Eclipse/August 12, 2026/ – The eclipse is visible in parts of the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, and parts of Europe.
- Partial Lunar Eclipse/March of 2025/ – The Moon is partially in Earth’s shadow, offering a dramatic view of the sky.
- Great Planetary Alignment/2040/ – An uncommon conjunction of many planets is visible in the night sky, offering a one-time stargazing treat.
Asteroid and Comet Flybys
Observing near-Earth objects means that astronomers know celestial objects’ orbits and can determine potential impact hazards.
- Asteroid 2001 FO32 – Near-Earth object that will provide astronomers with a close-up to view its composition during its close flyby in 2026.
- Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) – A fresh comet that is going to be visible to the naked eye towards the end of the year 2024.
By learning about these events, one can be there in person to witness for one’s self the dynamism of the universe.
Know Your Universe
The universe is composed of trillions of galaxies containing stars, planets, and other objects in space utilized to tell the story of the cosmos. We take you further in more interesting facts in this course section on a few areas of space.
Comets and Asteroids
Comets are icy bodies that shed bright tails when approaching the Sun, while asteroids are rocky leftovers that predominantly take up the asteroid belt between Jupiter and Mars. Some major asteroids and comets include:
- Halley’s Comet (1P/Halley) – A periodic comet visible every 75-76 years.
- Bennu – The closest Earth asteroid, explored by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission.
- ʻOumuamua – The first observed interstellar object in our solar system.
Thus, the asteroids and comets hold highly crucial details regarding the start of the solar system and are also highly explored and studied.
Planets and Moons
The Solar System is composed of eight planets, each unique, with moons that provide insights into planetary origins:
- Mercury – The smallest and closest planet to the Sun, with the fastest orbit.
- Venus – Has a thick, toxic atmosphere and is hot enough to melt lead.
- Earth – The only planet confirmed to support life.
- Mars – Known as the Red Planet, shows signs of ancient water currents, suggesting the possibility of past microbial life.
- Jupiter – The largest planet, featuring the Great Red Spot and an intense magnetic field.
- Saturn – Recognized for its spectacular ring system made of ice and rock.
- Uranus – Has a highly tilted axis, leading to extreme seasonal variations.
- Neptune – The most distant planet, known for its high wind speeds and dark storms.
Notable Moons
- Europa-Moon of Jupiter – There is a subterranean ocean that is believed to be hidden in its crust of ice.
- Titan-Moon of Saturn – The one moon in our Solar System that has a thick atmosphere.
- Enceladus-Moon of Saturn – Renowned for geysers of ice that erupt to release water vapours in space.
Space Missions
Exploring space has been one of human’s greatest achievements. With time, different types of missions to space have provided fairly useful knowledge about moons, planets, and even distant galaxies. Below, you will find the current and upcoming missions:
- James Webb Space Telescope – The new telescope to take a picture of distant galaxies and exoplanets.
- Artemis Program (Upcoming) – Humans return to the Moon and have a permanent human presence there.
- Europa Clipper (Upcoming) – The mission is to explore Jupiter’s satellite Europa and its ocean in a quest to find evidence of the existence of life.
- Apollo 11 – 1969 – The human landing on the Moon.
- Voyager 1 & 2 – 1977 – Continues to send signals in interstellar space.
- Curiosity Rover – 2012 – The rover that has brought groundbreaking results in geology and planet climate.
All missions lead to collective knowledge of the universe and pave the path forward for missions yet to be completed.
Exoplanets: The Quest for New Worlds
Several thousand exoplanets have been discovered, of whom a few of them are in a position to support life. Some of the amazing exoplanets found:
- Proxima Centauri b – A planet of Earth’s size in the habitable zone of the closest star.
- Kepler-442b – A Super-Earth having a condition to support life.
- TRAPPIST-1 System – Seven planets of a size close to that of Earth orbit around a star, any one of them possibly having water.
The quest for exoplanets that, in turn would be in a position to support life is going on and brings us one step forward to that ultimate question of whether or not we’re not alone in this universe.
Famous Comets Through History
Comets have captivated humanity for centuries, with some becoming legendary due to their spectacular displays and regular appearances.
Halley’s Comet, the most famous of all, graces Earth’s skies every 75-76 years and has been documented for millennia, even appearing in the Bayeux Tapestry.
Another striking comet, Comet Hale-Bopp, was visible to the naked eye for a record-breaking 18 months in 1996-1997, dazzling observers worldwide.
Comet NEOWISE, discovered in 2020, was a rare treat for astronomers, producing a brilliant tail as it passed close to the Sun. Meanwhile, Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is anticipated to be one of the brightest comets of the decade, with its peak visibility expected in late 2024.
These cosmic wanderers, composed of ice and dust, not only provide stunning celestial views but also hold vital clues to the formation of our solar system.
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