As 2022 draws to a close, we must prepare for the fourth and final Mercury retrograde of the year. This powerful planet of communication will begin its retrograde journey from December 29.
Astrophysics is no longer just a matter for scientists. Stargazing isn't just for hippies. Maybe it's Instagram's fault because everyone wants to take the perfect photo of the stars and prove how connected they are to the Universe? Or is it simply that we look to the sky out of desperation? Whoever is "guilty", this instant astrotourism getaway is a must-have vacation.
Those of us who live in the northern hemisphere are somewhat deprived of observing the starry sky in the early autumn months, or it is more difficult to do so. A few times during this time, the stars, planets and the Milky Way are obscured by the presence of some very beautiful full moons. But if the moon excites you, then you are in luck. Those of you who will be watching the night sky in October will be able to observe the Hunter's Moon on October 24, a version of the full moon that has long been an important event in traditional folklore and remains an object of interest to astronomers.
Don't miss one of the most beautiful astronomical phenomena in the night sky again this year. The Perseids, or the 2018 meteor shower, will reach its peak this year on the night of August 12-13, when the meteor shower will be most visible. At that time, we can expect up to 150 flashes per hour.
Sky watchers have discovered a new natural phenomenon in Canada that strongly resembles the northern lights. According to NASA, “citizen scientists”—people funded by NASA who are interested in science but have no formal training—recorded 30 cases of these mysterious lights appearing between 2015 and 2016. NASA named the aurora Steve.
The Perseids are probably the most popular meteor shower that can be seen in the night sky until August 24. The peak of the Perseid meteor shower, i.e. the largest number of visible meteors, is expected on the night of August 12-13, 2017. At that time, more than 60 meteors per hour will light up the sky.
Calvin College scientists have predicted a collision of stars for 2022, which will stage a real light show in space. This will be the result of the collision of two stars orbiting or they circled so close that they collided. The consequences of the collision should be visible from Earth in 2022 at the latest, when the light should reach us. They will be visible without a telescope.
Last night and tonight, the night sky was lit up by a super moon (an extremely large full moon), the likes of which we haven't seen since 1948 and won't until 2034. If you missed it, we've prepared for you a selection of the most beautiful super moon photos taken in different parts of the world.
A supermoon – the term for a full moon that is larger and brighter than normal full moons – is a fascinating celestial phenomenon. At this time, the full moon is closest to the Earth, so it is not only larger and brighter than average, but also its influence is stronger. This supermoon will not only be the biggest this year, but the biggest in the 21st century! The super moon on Monday, November 14, 2016 will be the closest to Earth since the super moon that was in the sky on January 26, 1948!
In recent times, total lunar eclipses have been rolling like a conveyor belt. So today, on April 4, 2015, we are waiting for the third consecutive total lunar eclipse, and the cycle that began on April 15, 2014 and continued on October 8, will conclude with an eclipse on September 28, 2015. The latter, unlike this time, will , which can only be admired in the USA and most of Asia, can also be seen in our country.
Today's Friday is astronomically one of the most bizarre days, as several celestial phenomena coincide, which evoke mysticism! The solar eclipse that will take place today, March 20, 2015, will begin around 10:30 in the morning, and it will peak around 10:40. The day is more than ideal, and you will be able to see it all over Slovenia. And don't miss it, because the solar eclipse will then "eclipse" until 2022. Today is also the spring solstice or equinox, the night in which witches prefer to dance and is considered one of the most mystical nights of the year. Some believe that today will be the end of the world!
Every year we are treated to interesting astronomical phenomena, and 2015 will be no exception. Unfortunately, we won't be able to see everyone from Slovenia, so we have prepared for you a selection of all those celestial activities that we will be able to admire even here - if, of course, the weather doesn't spoil it for us. What is "written in the stars" for Slovenia in 2015 and what no one should miss, read below.