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"Multiple Fireball Sightings Illuminate Northeastern Skies"

A bright fireball, likely a meteor, was seen dropping from the night sky over New Jersey early Wednesday, following a series of natural phenomena in the area, including a solar eclipse and an earthquake. The fireball was captured on video and reported by witnesses across several states. This event comes ahead of the Lyrids Meteor Shower and follows a recent earthquake in New Jersey and a sighting of fiery lights in California, which were later confirmed to be from the Chinese Shenzhou 15 Orbital Module rocket re-entering the earth’s atmosphere.

via Fox News|

#astronomyspace #fireball #lyrids-meteor-shower

astronomyspace1 year ago•6 min saved

"Unveiling the Mysteries: World's Largest Digital Camera Probes the Dark Universe"

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory is set to embark on a decade-long Legacy Survey of Space and Time using the world's largest digital camera, the 3,200-megapixel LSST Camera, which weighs 3 metric tons and is the size of a compact car. This camera will monitor the southern hemisphere sky, aiming to unravel mysteries surrounding dark energy and dark matter, and create the most comprehensive map of the night sky ever assembled. The LSST survey will allow for detailed monitoring of transient events and the expansion of the universe, providing groundbreaking insights into cosmic phenomena.

via Space.com|

#astronomyspace #dark-energy #dark-matter

astronomyspace1 year ago•1 min saved

"Chinese Spacecraft Debris Creates Spectacular Fireball Show Over California Sky"

A large piece of Chinese space debris, the orbital module of China's Shenzhou 15 spacecraft, created a spectacular fireball as it re-entered the Earth's atmosphere over Southern California, captivating observers and sparking curiosity and speculation. This event highlights the challenges and responsibilities associated with space exploration and the management of space debris, emphasizing the need for international cooperation in ensuring the long-term sustainability of outer space activities.

via The Times of India|

#astronomyspace #california #chinese-space-debris

astronomyspace1 year ago•1 min saved

"Fiery Light Show: Spectacular Streak Illuminates LA's Night Sky"

A mysterious streak of fiery light appeared in the night sky over Los Angeles, captured by surprised sky-watchers and possibly caused by falling debris. The phenomenon followed a SpaceX rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, with the rocket's exhaust plume illuminated by the setting sun, creating spectacular views. The lights resembled a similar event in 2021, prompting inquiries to the Federal Aviation Administration, SpaceX, NORAD, and Jet Propulsion Laboratory for more details.

via NBC Southern California|

#astronomyspace #los-angeles #mysterious-light

astronomyspace1 year ago•1 min saved

"Unexplained Lights Illuminate Southern California Sky"

Mysterious bright lights streaked across the Southern California skies, sparking speculation about space debris, meteors, or even aliens. Videos and calls from various locations captured the phenomenon, with some linking it to a recent SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch carrying Starlink satellites. The Federal Aviation Administration has not provided an official explanation for the lights.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

#astronomyspace #faa #meteor

astronomyspace1 year ago•0 min saved

Mysterious Lights in Texas Sky: SpaceX or Unidentified Object?

A bright light seen over Central Texas on Monday evening was likely the result of a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral as part of the Starlink mission, which aims to build a satellite constellation. Similar sightings in the past have also been linked to SpaceX's Falcon 9 launches and the Starlink project.

via KXAN.com|

#astronomyspace #bright-light #central-texas

astronomyspace1 year ago•4 min saved

"Debunked: Interstellar Signals Turn Out to Be Earthly Origins"

Seismic monitoring data used to track a purported interstellar meteor's path into the sea off the coast of Papua New Guinea may actually show a passing truck rumbling down a nearby road, casting doubt on the claim. The team of scientists who found tiny spherules on the seafloor, speculated to contain evidence of alien technology, may have used the wrong signal and looked in the wrong place. Furthermore, the velocity of the meteor was likely overestimated, and evidence for an interstellar origin was probably incorrect. The findings will be presented at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference 2024.

via ScienceAlert|

#astronomyspace #astrophysics #extraterrestrial-intelligence

astronomyspace1 year ago•2 min saved

"Searching for Alien Technology in a Perfectly Synchronized Solar System"

Scientists are investigating a solar system 100 light years away with six perfectly synchronized planets orbiting an orange dwarf star, suggesting they have remained undisturbed for a billion years. They are searching for signs of alien technology, or technosignatures, using radio signals, as the planets may have liquid water and could potentially harbor alien life. While no signals were found in the current study, the unique solar system remains an intriguing target for future searches.

via The Independent|

#alien-technology #astronomyspace #exoplanets

astronomyspace1 year ago•1 min saved

"Contemplating Our Cosmic Isolation: NPR's Perspective on Extraterrestrial Life"

The age-old question of whether we are alone in the universe continues to intrigue scientists, with ongoing exploration of celestial bodies like Saturn's moon Titan and Jupiter's moon Europa. Despite decades of searching, the answer remains elusive, but upcoming NASA missions to these moons offer hope for progress in the quest for extraterrestrial life.

via NPR|

#astronomyspace #europa #extraterrestrial-life