astronomy
Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week: Viewing Tips
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower peaks May 5-6, offering stunning views of up to 50 meteors per hour in the Southern Hemisphere. Here’s how to watch.
Armenian-Georgian Astronomy Colloquium to Be Held at Byurakan Observatory
The XVII Armenian-Georgian Astronomy Colloquium will take place on May 5–9, 2025, at Byurakan Observatory, strengthening scientific ties.
Hubble Space Telescope: Celebrating 35 Years of Cosmic Discoveries
The Hubble Space Telescope marks 35 years in orbit, continuing to revolutionize our understanding of the universe with groundbreaking discoveries and enduring resilience.
Rare Celestial ‘Smiley Face’ Alignment to Grace the Sky on April 25, 2025
On April 25, 2025, Venus, Saturn, and the crescent Moon will align to form a ‘smiley face’ in the pre-dawn sky. Here’s how to see it.
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks April 21-22: Viewing Tips and Details
The Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest known, peaks April 21-22, offering stargazers up to 18 meteors per hour. Find out how to watch.
Astronomers Detect Strongest Hints of Life Beyond Solar System
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have found the most promising hints of potential life on exoplanet K2-18b, 124 light-years away. The discovery of biosignature chemicals raises hopes but requires further confirmation.
James Webb Captures Stunning Nebula Shaped by Dying Star
The James Webb Space Telescope reveals intricate details of the planetary nebula NGC 1514, showcasing the celestial interactions of a dying star system.
Astronomers Locate Half of Universe’s Missing Hydrogen Gas
Astronomers have discovered half of the universe’s missing hydrogen gas in superhot intergalactic filaments, confirming long-standing cosmological models.
James Webb Telescope Captures First-Ever Planetary Engulfment
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured the first-ever recorded planetary engulfment, revealing surprising insights into the slow demise of a Jupiter-sized planet.
James Webb Telescope Captures First-Ever Planetary Engulfment
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured the first-ever recorded planetary engulfment, revealing surprising insights into the slow demise of a Jupiter-sized planet.
Pink Moon 2025: Date, Time, and Viewing Tips for April’s Micromoon
The Pink Moon, April 2025’s full moon, will peak on April 12 at 8:22 PM EDT. Learn why it’s called a micromoon and how to view it worldwide.
ESA Retires Gaia Spacecraft After 11 Years of Groundbreaking Observations
The European Space Agency bids farewell to the Gaia spacecraft after 11 years of mapping the Milky Way, marking the end of its historic mission.
Monster Radio Jet Discovered in the Early Universe
Astronomers have characterized the largest radio jet ever seen in the early Universe, a colossal structure at least 200,000 light-years wide.
Winter Solstice: The Shortest Day of the Year in Armenia
Today, December 21, marks the winter solstice, the shortest day and the longest night of the year. This astronomical phenomenon officially signals the start of winter according to the celestial calendar. The solstice occurs when the Northern Hemisphere of the…