Keywords: Astronomy


NASA debunks false claims that Earth will lose gravity during the 2026 solar eclipse

NASA has rejected claims circulating on social media that Earth will temporarily lose its gravitational pull for several seconds during the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. The false story suggests that gravity would disappear for around seven seconds, causing people, vehicles and unsecured objects......

Why the August 12, 2026 solar eclipse will be uniquely spectacular

The total solar eclipse expected on August 12, 2026, is attracting scientific and public attention not only because of its path across Greenland, Iceland and Spain, but also because the Sun’s ever-changing magnetic activity will shape the appearance of the solar corona during the brief period of......

Morocco to witness a remarkable partial solar eclipse on August 12

Morocco is set to experience one of its most remarkable astronomical events of the year on August 12, when a partial solar eclipse will be visible across the Kingdom. The celestial phenomenon will coincide with sunset, offering skywatchers a rare opportunity to witness the Moon covering a large portion......

SpaceX rocket crashes into the Moon creating a new crater

A SpaceX rocket component has crashed into the Moon after losing control, creating a new crater and releasing a cloud of lunar dust. The incident has renewed discussions about the growing issue of space debris and the management of abandoned spacecraft parts. According to available data, the object......

SpaceX rocket stage set for controlled impact on the Moon, offering valuable scientific insights

A Falcon 9 upper stage launched by SpaceX is expected to collide with the Moon after remaining in a distant orbit following a lunar mission. The impact is anticipated to create a new crater on the lunar surface while providing scientists with an opportunity to study the effects of high-speed collisions......

Netherlands prepares for its largest solar eclipse since 1999

The Netherlands is set to witness one of the most remarkable astronomical events in decades, with a major solar eclipse expected to occur on August 12, 2026. The phenomenon will be the largest solar eclipse visible from the country since 1999, attracting the attention of astronomy enthusiasts and the......

Could a black hole threaten Earth? Russian scientist explains why there is no danger

Earth is not at risk of being swallowed by the supermassive black hole located at the center of the Milky Way, according to Russian astrophysicist Sergei Sazonov, who has addressed concerns surrounding one of the most mysterious objects in the universe. Sazonov, head of the Experimental Astrophysics......

Rare space event as a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage is set to hit the Moon

A discarded upper stage from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is expected to collide with the Moon on August 5, creating a rare opportunity for astronomers to observe the effects of a human-made object striking the lunar surface. The rocket stage has been traveling in an elongated orbit around Earth for months......

Astronomers identify a possible first exomoon beyond the solar system

Astronomers may have detected the first moon-like object located outside our solar system, potentially marking a major milestone in the search for moons orbiting distant worlds. However, researchers say further observations are needed before the object's exact classification can be confirmed. The......