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August 12 Sky Show: Solar Eclipse and Perseid Meteor Shower

August 12 will deliver two major celestial events as a total solar eclipse crosses parts of Europe and the Arctic before the Perseid meteor shower peaks at night. India will not see the solar eclipse, but skywatchers may watch for Perseid meteors after midnight and before dawn under clear, dark skies. August 12 Sky Show: Solar Eclipse and Perseid Meteor Shower Skywatchers will witness a remarkable celestial double feature on Wednesday

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05 Aug 2026 16:53 PM

August 12 Sky Show: Solar Eclipse and Perseid Meteor Shower

August 12 will deliver two major celestial events as a total solar eclipse crosses parts of Europe and the Arctic before the Perseid meteor shower peaks at night. India will not see the solar eclipse, but skywatchers may watch for Perseid meteors after midnight and before dawn under clear, dark skies. August 12 Sky Show: Solar Eclipse and Perseid Meteor Shower Skywatchers will witness a remarkable celestial double feature on Wednesday

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99% of humans saw sunlight together

Rare daylight moment covered most of humanity on July 8 For a brief moment on July 8, almost the entire human population shared daylight or twilight at the same time. The unusual event happened because of a mix of Earth’s seasonal tilt and the way people are spread across the planet. At around 11:10 GMT, which was about 4:40 pm in India, nearly 99 per cent of the world’s population was either under direct sunlight or in some form of twilight. Only a

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08 Jul 2026 17:49 PM

99% of humans saw sunlight together

Rare daylight moment covered most of humanity on July 8 For a brief moment on July 8, almost the entire human population shared daylight or twilight at the same time. The unusual event happened because of a mix of Earth’s seasonal tilt and the way people are spread across the planet. At around 11:10 GMT, which was about 4:40 pm in India, nearly 99 per cent of the world’s population was either under direct sunlight or in some form of twilight. Only a

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Comet Older Than The Sun Reveals Ancient Space Secrets

3I/ATLAS Comet Older Than Sun, Webb Study Finds June 23, 2026: Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, the third known object to enter the Solar System from beyond our cosmic neighbourhood, has given scientists a rare look at material that may be older than the Sun itself. Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers studied the comet after it passed around the Sun in late 2025. As the

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23 Jun 2026 18:01 PM

Comet Older Than The Sun Reveals Ancient Space Secrets

3I/ATLAS Comet Older Than Sun, Webb Study Finds June 23, 2026: Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, the third known object to enter the Solar System from beyond our cosmic neighbourhood, has given scientists a rare look at material that may be older than the Sun itself. Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers studied the comet after it passed around the Sun in late 2025. As the

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Venus And Jupiter Shine Together In Rare Sky Moment

Venus-Jupiter Conjunction 2026 Lights Up Evening Sky Venus and Jupiter appeared close together in the western sky, creating a bright celestial view for skywatchers on June 9. Venus And Jupiter Create a Stunning Evening View Skywatchers witnessed a beautiful celestial moment as Venus and Jupiter appeared close together in the evening sky. The two bright planets were seen sinking towards the western horizon, creating a striking

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09 Jun 2026 18:23 PM

Venus And Jupiter Shine Together In Rare Sky Moment

Venus-Jupiter Conjunction 2026 Lights Up Evening Sky Venus and Jupiter appeared close together in the western sky, creating a bright celestial view for skywatchers on June 9. Venus And Jupiter Create a Stunning Evening View Skywatchers witnessed a beautiful celestial moment as Venus and Jupiter appeared close together in the evening sky. The two bright planets were seen sinking towards the western horizon, creating a striking

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TOI-199b Planet Discovery: JWST Finds Methane On Jupiter-Sized World

James Webb Telescope Studies Rare Temperate Gas Giant TOI-199b Rare TOI-199b Planet Studied Astronomers have found new details about TOI-199b, a rare Jupiter-sized planet located more than 330 light-years away from Earth. The planet has drawn attention because its atmospheric temperature is estimated to be around 175 degrees Fahrenheit, making it significantly cooler than most giant exoplanets discovered near distant stars. TOI

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22 May 2026 11:07 AM

TOI-199b Planet Discovery: JWST Finds Methane On Jupiter-Sized World

James Webb Telescope Studies Rare Temperate Gas Giant TOI-199b Rare TOI-199b Planet Studied Astronomers have found new details about TOI-199b, a rare Jupiter-sized planet located more than 330 light-years away from Earth. The planet has drawn attention because its atmospheric temperature is estimated to be around 175 degrees Fahrenheit, making it significantly cooler than most giant exoplanets discovered near distant stars. TOI

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2026 Lunar Eclipse Blood Moon Date, Time, and Viewing Guide in India

On March 3, 2026, a Total Lunar Eclipse will occur, often referred to as a Blood Moon due to the deep red color the Moon will turn during totality. This happens when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow completely over the Moon. Why Is It Called a Blood Moon? During the total lunar eclipse, Earth completely blocks direct sunlight from reaching the Moon. However, some sunlight filters t

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27 Feb 2026 19:17 PM

2026 Lunar Eclipse Blood Moon Date, Time, and Viewing Guide in India

On March 3, 2026, a Total Lunar Eclipse will occur, often referred to as a Blood Moon due to the deep red color the Moon will turn during totality. This happens when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow completely over the Moon. Why Is It Called a Blood Moon? During the total lunar eclipse, Earth completely blocks direct sunlight from reaching the Moon. However, some sunlight filters t

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Bengaluru tech professional shot dead in targeted attack at Toronto parking lot

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August 12 Sky Show: Solar Eclipse and Perseid Meteor Shower

August 12 Sky Show: Solar Eclipse and Perseid Meteor Shower

99% of humans saw sunlight together

99% of humans saw sunlight together

Comet Older Than The Sun Reveals Ancient Space Secrets

Comet Older Than The Sun Reveals Ancient Space Secrets

Venus And Jupiter Shine Together In Rare Sky Moment

Venus And Jupiter Shine Together In Rare Sky Moment

TOI-199b Planet Discovery: JWST Finds Methane On Jupiter-Sized World

TOI-199b Planet Discovery: JWST Finds Methane On Jupiter-Sized World

2026 Lunar Eclipse Blood Moon Date, Time, and Viewing Guide in India

2026 Lunar Eclipse Blood Moon Date, Time, and Viewing Guide in India

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