The Perseids, one of the year’s most prolific meteor showers, peaked this week, raining dozens of “shooting stars” per hour through Earth’s skies. Some lucky stargazers caught a double feature of meteors and dazzling auroras, which were triggered by a spree of powerful solar eruptions earlier in the week. Others, like U.K.-based astrophotographer Josh Dury,…

<a href="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/14-8-24-Lunar-positioning-system.jpg" data-fancybox data-src="https://physicsworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/14-8-24-Lunar-positioning-system.jpg" data-caption="Lunar positioning system Artist’s impression of an artificial satellite orbiting the Moon. (Courtesy: NASA)”> Lunar positioning system Artist’s impression of an artificial satellite orbiting the Moon. (Courtesy: NASA) Atomic clocks on the Moon. It might sound like a futuristic concept, but atomic clocks already abound in space. They can be found…

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) -The Coca-Cola Space and Science Center invites community members to one of their free “Astronomy Nights.” The event will be held Aug. 17. It will begin at 9 p.m. in the Omnisphere Planetarium at the center. During the event, Dr. Rosa Williams will point out constellations and bright objects in the sky.…

Rachel Feltman: If you’re listening to this podcast, chances are pretty good that you’ve heard about the problem of space junk—the countless pieces of trash from dead satellites, old rockets and other assorted space infrastructure orbiting our planet that can travel as fast as 22,000 miles per hour or more. You may also know that…

Explore the fascinating realm of astronomy and space science with our comprehensive guide to essential terms and concepts. Whether you’re a stargazer, a budding astronomer, or simply curious about the universe, understanding these fundamental terms will enrich your knowledge of how our cosmos operates.From the origins of the universe described by the Big Bang Theory…

14. Diamonds are found all over the Galaxy  Diamond, one of the hardest and most lustrous materials on Earth, is formed under extreme pressure and heat deep beneath the surface of the planet. But it turns out that diamonds are not exclusive to our own planet and may be found throughout the Solar System, Galaxy…

On a Sunday evening in late February 2021, a fluorescent green fireball flashed across the skies of Gloucestershire, heading in the direction of the village of Winchcombe. The 4.6 billion-year-old meteorite pre-dated the Earth and offered invaluable insights into the formation of the solar system. But weighing less than a bag of sugar and spread…

Adolf Schaller, 1956–2024. Credit: Adolf Schaller/Facebook One of the world’s pioneering and most talented space artists, Adolf Schaller, died in early August at age 68. He leaves a published body of work that establishes him as one of the greatest space artists. His attention to ongoing discoveries, from the solar system to distant galaxies, resulted…

Why can we observe solar eclipses? How did craters form on the Moon? Why do we have seasons on Earth? Questions like these are often asked by new astronomers, but answering them can be a bit tricky. How do you explain abstract situations where several bodies are moving around and affecting each other? Well, it’s…

The Royal Commission for AlUla has signed a cooperation agreement with SETI Institute to support the development of the AlUla Manara Observatory, which will act as a leading global center for innovation and excellence in space and astronomy sciences. The agreement seeks to boost AlUla’s status as a leading world destination for star and astronomy…