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Meteors, supermoons, a comet and more: your guide to the southern sky in 2024

What exciting events will we see in the southern sky in 2024? Meteor showers, Saturn covered by the Moon, close approaches of bright planets to each other, supermoons – and, if we’re lucky, a comet visible to the naked eye.

The Conversation

Monstrous X5 solar flare launched on New Year's Eve could bring auroras to Earth tonight

In the final hours of Dec. 31, 2023, the sun launched its most powerful solar flare in 6 years. On Jan. 2, radiation from the blast may bring auroras to Earth's skies.

LiveScience

What’s the point of a Leap Year? Why 2024 brings 29 days of February

Leap Years are typically every four years with a few exceptions

The Independent UK

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This Common Gas Transformed Venus From Habitable To Hellish

A new climate model reveals what might be a telltale sign of irreversible change for a planet’s atmosphere.

Inverse

Coronal mass ejection from colossal New Year's Eve solar flare will strike Earth today

A coronal mass ejection from an X-5 class flare that erupted on New Year's Eve, the strongest flare of solar cycle 25, will likely trigger geomagnetic storms when it hits Earth today (Jan. 2).

Space

Five NASA Space Missions To Look Forward to in 2024

NASA wants to perform these high-profile missions in 2024, to explore our skies, the Moon and the Solar System like never before.

Inverse

The beginning of the end? What we can learn from films set in 2024

From deadly climate catastrophe to geopolitical chaos, Hollywood has predicted a nightmare year ahead

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How devastating was Monday’s earthquake in Japan?

At least 30 people have been killed in Ishikawa while many people are believed to be trapped under rubble.

Al Jazeera

How a super-energetic particle from outer space could help physics | Explained

The unusual properties of ‘Amaterasu’, the name given to the second highest energy cosmic ray ever found, could shake up physics.

The Hindu

Ashes of Canadian 'Star Trek' fan to be sent into space along with those of TV series' stars

The family of a mother of eight who was a huge “Star Trek” fan has ensured the final frontier will be her ultimate resting place

The Hindu

Large Earthquake Strikes Japan, Aftershocks And Tsunami Warnings Continue

Learn from the witty and informative seismologist, Maureen Long, as she shares insights on the recent earthquake in Japan and the potential aftershocks and...

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10 Shows Like Black Mirror And How To Watch Them

Black Mirror fans are going to love these TV shows.

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What is radiocarbon dating? | Explained

Radiocarbon dating has revolutionised the study of time and its effects in various branches of science, sociology, and psychology. Its advent allowed scholars a clearer and measurable view of the past, opening the door to findings whose importance resonate to this day – including the history of human migration, the…

The Hindu

Artemis 2 moon astronaut says his 1st space launch will feel epic

Canadian Space Agency Artemis 2 astronaut Jeremy Hansen has never been in space before. But he is getting ready for his 1st launch on NASA's Space Launch System in 2024.

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A Glaciologist Reveals What We Still Don’t Understand About Polar Ice

Climate change is leading to more rapid melting of polar ice, and the race is on to determine when, where, and how polar ice sheets will collapse.

The Guardian - UK

Richard Franklin obituary

Actor who played the dashing Capt Mike Yates in 1970s episodes of the long-running TV series Doctor Who

The Guardian - UK

Could 2024 be the year nature rights enter the political mainstream?

Movement is growing to give legal rights and political representation to nonhuman animals, species and places

LiveScience

Full moons of 2024: Names, dates and everything you need to know

Find out exactly when to see the full moons of 2024, including dates for supermoons and a two lunar eclipses.

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How to watch Planet Earth III: Wonders of Nature for free online from anywhere

Sir David Attenborough's landmark series isn't done just yet. How to watch the special Planet Earth III: Wonders of Nature online for free

LiveScience

The 10 best stargazing events of 2024

The 2024 stargazing guide includes a rare total solar eclipse, two bright comet flybys and three supermoons. Here are all the dates you need to know.

LiveScience

Quadrantid meteor shower 2024: The year's 1st meteor shower blazes over North America on Jan. 3

Up to 120 shooting stars per hour could be visible during a brief peak of the Quadrantid meteor shower — the year's first meteor shower, coming to North America Jan. 3 and 4.

10 things to see in the night sky in 2024 (and how to see them)

From meteor showers to a landmark solar eclipse, the next 12 months will bring some stunning sights for skywatchers

Top News

Space-based solar power could revolutionize global energy consumption

Discover the futuristic concept of space-based solar power, beaming energy from space to Earth. Learn about the feasibility and benefits of this innovative...

The Conversation

Want to buy a home telescope? Tips from a professional astronomer to help you choose

While the unaided eye or binoculars can reveal much of the night sky, a telescope reveals so much more. Seeing Saturn’s rings or the Moon’s craters with your own eyes can be an “oh wow” moment.

Inverse

A Planetary Scientist Reveals the 6 Biggest Space Missions in 2024

Several new missions under NASA’s Artemis plan and Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative will target the Moon.

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