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space2 years ago

"Lost NASA Tool Bag Becomes Visible Celestial Spectacle for Stargazers"

A tool bag lost by NASA astronauts during a spacewalk is now orbiting Earth just ahead of the International Space Station (ISS) and is surprisingly visible to stargazers. Valued at $100,000, the tool bag can be spotted using binoculars by locating the ISS and scanning the sky ahead of its trajectory. The bag is expected to orbit Earth for a few months before rapidly descending and disintegrating in the Earth's atmosphere around March of next year. This is not the first time an astronaut has lost tools in space, as a similar incident occurred in 2008.

via Yahoo News|
#international-space-station#nasa#space
space2 years ago

Lost NASA Tool Bag Now Visible to Stargazers Orbiting Earth

A tool bag lost by NASA astronauts during a spacewalk is now orbiting Earth just ahead of the International Space Station (ISS) and is surprisingly visible to stargazers using binoculars. The $100,000 tool bag slipped away during repairs on ISS equipment but posed no risk to the station. It is expected to orbit for a few months before rapidly descending and disintegrating in the Earth's atmosphere around March of next year. This is not the first time an astronaut has lost tools in space, as a similar incident occurred in 2008.

via Fox News|
#international-space-station#nasa#space
astronomy2 years ago

"Stargazers Delight: Full Hunter's Moon Lunar Eclipse and Autumn Treat Await"

The last lunar eclipse of 2023, a partial lunar eclipse, occurred during October's Full Hunter's Moon, providing an early Halloween treat for stargazers across the Eastern Hemisphere. The eclipse was visible from countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and parts of Australia, with some observers in select states in the U.S. also able to catch the end stages. Livestream webcasts allowed viewers worldwide to witness the event, capturing stunning images of the moon passing through Earth's shadow. The next lunar eclipse will occur on March 24, 2024, followed by a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

via Space.com|
#astronomy#full-hunters-moon#halloween
astronomy2 years ago

Rare Super Blue Moon Illuminates Skies Worldwide

A rare blue supermoon, the closest full moon of the year, delighted stargazers worldwide on Wednesday night. This phenomenon occurs when a full moon is seen twice in a single month. Saturn also made an appearance alongside the moon, adding to the celestial spectacle. The next blue supermoon is not expected until 2037, but another regular supermoon is anticipated at the end of September.

via Al Jazeera English|
#astronomy#blue-supermoon#celestial-spectacle
astronomy2 years ago

"Stargazers Worldwide Captivated by Spectacular Perseid Meteor Shower: Breathtaking Photos Inside!"

The Perseid meteor shower delighted stargazers around the world, with stunning photos capturing the celestial spectacle. The peak viewing conditions were favorable this year, with the moon only 10% illuminated, allowing for better visibility. The Perseids are caused by Earth passing through debris left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle, and the peak occurred on August 11-12. Although the peak has passed, the meteor shower remains active until August 24, albeit with fewer meteors per hour.

via Space.com|
#astronomy#perseid-meteor-shower#photos
science2 years ago

Rare Solar Eclipse Draws Crowds to Remote Australian Town and Exmouth

Thousands of stargazers flocked to Exmouth, a remote town in Western Australia, to witness a rare hybrid solar eclipse, which occurs only a few times per century. The total solar eclipse was visible only from the Exmouth Peninsula, where the sky turned dark for about 60 seconds when the Moon cast a 40km-wide shadow over the area. The event was described as an "almost religious experience" by some, while others found it "mind-blowing."

via BBC|
#exmouth#hybrid-eclipse#science