The moon will darken but not completely disappear as it slips into Earth’s outer shadow on Friday (May 5), creating a penumbral lunar eclipse. On Friday (May 5), a penumbral eclipse will occur as the moon passes through the outer … Read More
An Argentine astrophotographer named Eduardo Schaberger Poupeau has taken an extraordinary photo of a huge plasma wall moving at incredible speeds towards the solar surface after being expelled near the sun’s south pole. Poupeau used specialized camera equipment to capture … Read More
NASA recently unveiled its latest creation, the most detailed 3D map of Mars ever made, which is sure to captivate anyone with a fascination for the red planet. The map, called the Global CTX Mosaic of Mars, was created by … Read More
NASA has confirmed the first humans to go to the Moon in over 50 years. NASA has disclosed the names of four astronauts who will make up the crew for the upcoming mission, Artemis II, which is the next stage … Read More
Planets have fascinated human beings for thousands of years. From the ancient Greeks to modern astronomers, people have studied the movements of these celestial bodies and tried to understand their place in the universe. But what exactly is a planet? … Read More
Miguel Claro is a professional photographer, author and science communicator based in Lisbon, Portugal, who creates spectacular images of the night sky. As a European Southern Observatory Photo Ambassador(opens in new tab) and member of The World At Night(opens in new tab) and the … Read More