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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

A 'super-puffy' exoplanet puzzles astronomers (video)

A peculiar, extremely light exoplanet surrounded by a thick cloud is challenging astronomers, revealing mysteries about its composition and planetary formation.

Mar 23 • 07:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

What is the oldest light we have observed (and will it ever go out?)

Scientists have detected the oldest known light, JADES-GS-z14-0, which originated when the universe was just 300 million years old, using the James Webb Space Telescope.

Mar 22 • 15:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

The Daughter of the Universe's First Stars

Astronomers have potentially found a descendant of the first generation of stars in the universe, named PicII-503, located in a nearby dwarf galaxy.

Mar 22 • 12:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Destination Space with Michal Novota / Soyuz 11 or Why Three Soviet Cosmonauts Died in Space

The article discusses recent events in space research, including NASA's Artemis program updates and the history of Soviet space missions.

Mar 22 • 07:53 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Numerical explosion in the moons of the solar system.. Saturn dominates and Jupiter follows

The International Astronomical Union has announced the discovery of new moons surrounding Jupiter and Saturn, increasing the total count significantly for both planets.

Mar 22 • 06:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

New Satellites Discovered Around Jupiter and Saturn

A series of new discoveries has significantly increased the number of known satellites around Jupiter and Saturn.

Mar 22 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Astronomers can't believe it: they spotted for the first time a galaxy with 'tentacles'

A newly discovered galaxy resembling a creature with 'tentacles' challenges previous astronomical expectations and was observed using the James Webb Space Telescope.

Mar 21 • 20:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Mary Somerville: Housewife, but also an excellent mathematician, scientist, and author of textbooks on astronomy and physics

The article discusses Mary Somerville's remarkable contributions as a mathematician, scientist, and author, despite depicting her primary role as a housewife.

Mar 21 • 07:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

NASA Captured Images of Something Never Seen: A Comet Disintegrated in Real Time

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope recorded unprecedented footage of a comet disintegrating in real time, providing key insights into solar system origins.

Mar 21 • 02:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

They Look Like Broken Crystals in the Void: Hubble's Strange Finding After the Silent Explosion of Comet ATLAS

The Hubble Space Telescope captured an unusual event concerning comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS), which unexpectedly disintegrated into several parts during routine observations.

Mar 20 • 20:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

On the Edge of the Possible.. Discovery of a Very Rare 'Stellar Fossil' from the Primitive Universe

Astronomers have discovered a rare star from the early universe, providing direct evidence of the formation of the first chemical elements after the birth of the first stars.

Mar 20 • 16:49 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

If you dream of seeing the northern lights, you should act tonight

Friday evening offers particularly good conditions for viewing the northern lights due to the spring equinox.

Mar 20 • 10:42 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Therefore, there is an extra good chance to see the northern lights tonight

Friday evening presents particularly favorable conditions for viewing the northern lights due to the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere.

Mar 20 • 10:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A signal captured fifty years ago and attributed to aliens turned out to be something else

A mysterious signal detected in 1977, previously believed to be of extraterrestrial origin, may now have a different explanation.

Mar 20 • 09:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Hubble Telescope Caught a Comet's Breakup - This Doesn't Happen Every Day

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope witnessed a comet breaking apart in real-time, an extremely rare occurrence providing scientists a unique opportunity to explore the inner workings of ancient building blocks of the Solar System.

Mar 20 • 09:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

A rare ancient star has been discovered that illuminates the... genealogy of the Universe

Scientists have discovered a rare second-generation star with a notable lack of iron, providing insights into the chemical evolution of the Universe.

Mar 20 • 07:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Astronomical Spring Arrives. Why It Starts Sooner Than We Were Taught in School

The astronomical spring begins on March 20, marking a period when day and night are nearly equal in length.

Mar 20 • 07:11 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Hubble captured the breakup of a comet (video)

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured the rare moment of a comet disintegrating, a serendipitous event as it was not the initial target of the observation.

Mar 20 • 06:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

The Moment When the Comet Breaks Captured by the Hubble Telescope

Astronomers captured the moment a comet fragmented into several pieces using the Hubble Space Telescope.

Mar 20 • 00:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Total solar eclipse: Will it be visible in Argentina?

The upcoming total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, will not be visible from Argentina as its path is confined to the northern hemisphere.

Mar 19 • 21:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What time is the autumn equinox this Friday, March 20 in Argentina

The autumn equinox in Argentina occurs on March 20, marking the transition to cooler temperatures and equal day and night lengths.

Mar 19 • 14:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: A seven-ton meteor exploded over Cleveland

A seven-ton meteor exploded over Cleveland early Tuesday morning, startling residents with a loud bang as it broke apart at high speed.

Mar 19 • 09:18 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

“We will see more satellites than stars”. Alarm for Musk’s plan that will change the sky

Concerns are rising over Elon Musk's SpaceX plan to launch a massive number of satellites, potentially altering the visibility of stars in the night sky.

Mar 19 • 09:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

VIDEO: Scientists discovered a ‘hell’ with a rotten egg smell, where temperatures reach 1500 degrees

Researchers from Oxford University uncovered a new class of exoplanets, including one that is a burning lava ball with a temperature of 1500 degrees Celsius.

Mar 19 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Vikram Samvat is 57 years older than Jesus... Learn how the Hindu New Year began

The Hindu New Year, Vikram Samvat 2083, begins with the start of Navratri, symbolizing a traditional calculation of time that balances nature, astronomy, and human life.

Mar 19 • 03:48 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Investigation of strange red lights detected in the universe by the James Webb telescope: 'They are a mystery'

Astronomers are investigating mysterious red lights detected by the James Webb telescope, which are still unexplained.

Mar 19 • 01:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Total solar eclipse: when it will occur and in which countries it will be visible

A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, 2026, visible fully from five territories including Greenland and Spain and partially from many countries across Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Mar 18 • 21:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

March 20 Will Be the Day When the 'Shadows Disappear' in Ecuador

On March 20, Ecuador will experience the March Equinox, marking the transition to spring in the northern hemisphere and autumn in the southern hemisphere, resulting in minimal shadows at noon in Ecuador.

Mar 18 • 16:29 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Encouraging those who can to watch the solar eclipse at home

The article encourages individuals to watch the upcoming solar eclipse from their homes.

Mar 18 • 16:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Meteor explosion over Ohio shook houses, was heard in other states

A meteor explosion over Ohio created significant shockwaves that were felt in surrounding states.

Mar 18 • 10:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Greek astronomer discovers impressive planetary collision

Astronomers have discovered evidence of an impressive cosmic collision involving two planets surrounding a distant star.

Mar 18 • 08:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Poles are in for a unique, cosmic spectacle. When to watch the sky?

A significant solar eclipse is set to occur, described by experts as the 'event of the century,' with the possibility of darkness lasting over six minutes.

Mar 17 • 19:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Last Ramadan Crescent: A Difficult Astronomical Pursuit Before It is Swallowed by the New Moon

The sighting of the last Ramadan crescent is expected to be very challenging due to its positioning just before the new moon.

Mar 17 • 17:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

When is the autumn equinox and why does it alter the duration of day and night

The article discusses the upcoming autumn equinox in Argentina, explaining its impact on the length of days and nights as the southern hemisphere transitions from summer to autumn.

Mar 17 • 16:09 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Events on Astronomy Day in Munich and Bavaria: How to Get to Heaven

Astronomy enthusiasts in Germany and Switzerland can look forward to Astronomy Day on March 28, featuring special telescope viewing events in observatories and planetariums.

Mar 17 • 13:52 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

195 countries under one sky: How astronomy unites the world?

A global initiative named "Equal Day" emphasizes how astronomy can unite humanity beyond borders and differences by promoting a shared understanding of the cosmos.

Mar 17 • 11:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Pluto will complete its first full orbit since being discovered in 2178: what it means and its impact

Pluto will complete its first full orbit around the Sun in 2178, marking a significant milestone in the exploration of our solar system.

Mar 17 • 09:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Scientists discover record haze layer on a planet with cotton candy density; understand

Astronomers are intrigued by the discovery of an extremely light exoplanet, Kepler-51d, surrounded by a thick haze that obscures its composition.

Mar 17 • 08:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

A hellish exoplanet has been discovered, representing a new type of planet in the Universe

Astronomers have identified a newly discovered exoplanet, L 98-59 d, which belongs to an exotic unknown category of planets, revealing the vast diversity of planetary systems in the Universe.

Mar 17 • 07:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

'Mega Laser' from the Heart of Collision.. A Radio Cry Across 8 Billion Light-Years

Astronomers have detected a remarkably clear and strong radio signal, likened to a cosmic beacon, originating from a collision between two distant galaxies over 8 billion light-years away.

Mar 17 • 05:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Astronomers have discovered a new type of planet – described as 'hellish'

Astronomers have identified a new type of planet, characterized by extreme conditions and dubbed 'hellish' due to its features.

Mar 17 • 01:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Planet with a magma ocean and toxic atmosphere exhibits a unique landscape

Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet, L 98-59 d, characterized by a unique landscape featuring a magma ocean and a toxic atmosphere rich in sulfur.

Mar 16 • 18:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

'Stinky' molten planet which is a vision of hell spotted by astronomers

Astronomers have discovered a molten planet named L 98-59 d, characterized by its magma surface and toxic sulfur-rich atmosphere, orbiting a star near Earth.

Mar 16 • 18:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

They find a 'sulfur world' with oceans of magma: it does not fit into any known category

Scientists have discovered a new class of exoplanet characterized by high sulfur content and a magma ocean, named 'L 98-59 d', located about 35 light years from Earth.

Mar 16 • 12:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

‘A molten, mushy state’: scientists may have found a new type of liquid planet

Astronomers have discovered a new type of planet, L98-59d, which is composed of molten lava and could redefine our understanding of liquid planets.

Mar 16 • 10:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The discovery of a 'mysterious pulse' of the Earth every 5,000 years... Is it happening soon?

A new study reveals that Earth's climate experienced rapid fluctuations every 4 to 5 thousand years, linked to subtle astronomical changes rather than glacial melting.

Mar 16 • 09:57 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Collision within a Collision.. Gamma Ray Explosion Amazes Scientists

Scientists have traced a powerful gamma-ray burst to its source, a collision between neutron stars in a tiny galaxy surrounded by a massive gas river.

Mar 15 • 11:56 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

They captured a nebula that looks like a giant brain floating in space

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of a planetary nebula resembling a giant brain inside a transparent skull, officially named PMR 1.

Mar 15 • 11:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Expert on the Chances of Observing the Northern Lights in Poland. "If the Conditions Align Favorably"

An astronomy expert discusses the possibility of witnessing the Northern Lights in Poland due to a recent coronal hole on the sun.

Mar 14 • 13:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Astronomers confirm the date of the longest solar eclipse of the century

Scientists have confirmed the exact date for the longest total solar eclipse of the century, exciting both the scientific community and enthusiasts.

Mar 14 • 09:30 UTC

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