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Astronomical observatory uncovered in Egypt dating back to 6th century BC: 'Significant'
Archaeologists have uncovered the first and largest astronomical observatory from 6th century BC — located in Kafr Sheikh, Egypt. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities shared the remarkable discovery on Facebook on Aug. 23 along with photos of various artifacts found during the excavation. “The Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities,...
Perseid meteor shower peaks Sunday night, potentially giving stargazers big show
The Perseid meteor shower peaks late Sunday night, and given that it will be paired with a dark sky due to the moon’s early setting, stargazers could be in for a show. NASA said on its website that the Perseid meteor shower is best viewed from midnight to dawn, adding that the greatest number of...
Northern Lights may be seen across some portions of US this week after 'strong solar activity'
After a series of recent solar storms, residents of a number of northern U.S. states may be able to see the stunning Northern Lights this week. The National OceanicAtmospheric Association’s (NOAA) Storm Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) announced that several coronal mass ejections (CMEs) were released by the Sun and are on a path toward Earth....
'Doubleheader' meteor shower to light up the sky this week: Here's how to catch a glimpse
Get ready for a meteor shower doubleheader. The Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower peaks in late July. And this year, it will coincide with a second smaller meteor shower, the Alpha Capricornids. The Delta Aquariids occur every year in North America’s late summer. This year’s peak activity happens early Tuesday morning, with an expected 15...
What to know about the 'Devil Comet’ after its closest passing of Earth in 71 years
While the total solar eclipse was the celestial focus in April 2024, the “Devil Comet” also received attention from skywatchers. Known officially and scientifically as Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, the rare comet, with its moniker suggestive of a fall from grace, neared Earth for the first time in 71 years. What makes this comet particularly unique is...
Rare blue supermoon shines tonight, plus more full moons to catch this year
Tonight, a rare blue supermoon will light up the sky, and the celestial event won’t take place again for another two years. On average, a new full moon can be seen every month among the stars and each has its own unique nickname. The different names come from “Native American, Colonial American or other traditional...






