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Japan’s weather satellites Himawari-8 and Himawari-9 accidentally captured detailed data on Venus, revealing atmospheric phenomena like thermal tides and Rossby waves, which enhance understanding of Venus’ atmosphere and can improve calibration of dedicated planetary missions.
Scientists discovered that Japan's Earth-observing Himawari-8 and Himawari-9 satellites have been inadvertently collecting valuable data on Venus for nearly a decade, revealing insights into the planet's atmospheric dynamics, including thermal tides and Rossby waves, and challenging existing calibration methods for Venus spacecraft instruments.
A study suggests that if a large asteroid hits the Moon in 2032, debris could threaten Earth's satellites and cause a spectacular meteor shower, although the likelihood of a direct Moon impact is currently low. The impact could release energy comparable to a nuclear explosion, potentially damaging satellites and lighting up the night sky with meteors. Scientists are monitoring the asteroid, which has a small chance of hitting the Moon, and consider it a potential target for planetary defense testing.