astronomy
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Planet Nine Hypothesis Faces New Scrutiny After Kuiper Belt Discovery
Recent observations of the sednoid 2023 KQ14 suggest stable orbits in the outer Solar System, challenging the necessity of a hidden ‘Planet Nine’ and pushing potential search parameters further into the distance.
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Celestial Alignment: May 31 Blue Moon and Micromoon Phenomenon
A rare ‘blue moon’ occurs on May 31, 2026, coinciding with a micromoon phase. This lunar event impacts tidal patterns and regional marine ecosystems, marking a significant period for environmental and maritime observation.
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Solar Flare Triggers Potential Geomagnetic Storm: What to Expect
A moderate M5.7 solar flare from sunspot AR4436 has prompted warnings of a potential G1 geomagnetic storm, with northern lights expected in parts of the U.S. and U.K. late May 12 into May 13.
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AI-Driven Data Reveals Missing Link in Planetary Formation
New data from May 2026 reveals that the ‘radius valley’—a mysterious gap in planet sizes—disappears around the smallest stars, fundamentally shifting our understanding of how solar systems evolve.
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Eta Aquarids Peak: How to View Halley’s Comet Debris
The Eta Aquarids meteor shower peaks May 6-7, 2026, as Earth passes through debris from Halley’s Comet, creating long, glowing trails in the night sky.
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Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Peaks: What to Expect Tonight
The annual Eta Aquarid meteor shower reaches its peak overnight on May 5-6, offering observers a chance to see up to 50 meteors per hour despite interference from a bright waning gibbous moon.
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NASA’s May 3 Image Reveals Stellar Erosion in Trifid Nebula
NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day captures high-resolution details of the Trifid Nebula, showcasing the intense radiation stripping gas from stellar pillars.
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May’s Flower Moon: The Scorpio Full Moon Impact
As the May 1 Flower Moon approaches, astrologers and skywatchers anticipate a turning point marked by intense emotional shifts and significant lunar activity.
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Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Amid Clear Skies for Stargazers
The annual Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak tonight, offering a rare opportunity for public engagement with one of the oldest recorded celestial events.
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Celestial Display Returns as Lyrids Peak in April Skies
The annual Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak this week, offering a rare opportunity for stargazing enthusiasts across the Northern Hemisphere.
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NASA Sets April 1 Launch Date for Artemis II Amid Solar Watch
NASA has confirmed an April 1 launch date for the Artemis II mission, with crews preparing to monitor solar activity to protect astronauts during the lunar voyage.
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Eid al-Fitr Preparations: Moon Sighting Critical This Week
As the lunar cycle nears the end of Ramadan, the waning crescent moon at 8% illumination becomes the focal point for determining the start of Eid al-Fitr.
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Easter 2026: Why the April 5 Date Aligns with the ‘Pink Moon’
Easter Sunday falls on April 5, 2026, determined by the first full moon of spring. Learn how the celestial ‘Pink Moon’ and local community events mark the season.
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Northern Lights Visibility: March 6-8 Geomagnetic Update
Skywatchers across northern U.S. states have a prime opportunity to witness the aurora borealis tonight as a G1-class geomagnetic storm takes effect.
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ESA Orbiters Capture Rare Data as Solar Superstorm Hits Mars
New research reveals how the massive May 2024 solar storm fundamentally altered Mars’s upper atmosphere, providing fresh insights into the planet’s vulnerability to space weather.