This post is in response to the question- why are Aurora usually only seen at higher latitudes for example far north and far south and another question – why are we seeing them in lower latitudes lately. Aurora seen Jan 2 from my place In Coonabarabran. Aurorae,...
A CME IS COMING: Previously mild-mannered sunspot 3967 erupted on January 21, producing a beautiful solar flare (category M3) and an Earth-directed CME.
Approximately four hours after their launch on July 16, 1969, the Apollo 11 crew captured a stunning photograph of Earth while traveling to the Moon. This iconic image not only showcases the beauty of our planet from space but also marks a significant moment in human...
Galileo and Simon Marius In January 1610, a pivotal moment in the history of astronomy occurred when Italian scientist Galileo Galilei pointed his newly crafted telescope towards the night sky. With a magnification power of 20 times, he focused on the majestic planet...
Exciting news for astronomy enthusiasts! The brightest comet in nearly two decades, Comet G3 ATLAS (C/2024), is expected to reach its peak brilliance later this week into early next week. It is predicted to be as spectacular as 2007/Comet P1 McNaught which graced our...
