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Autumn equinox: Why day and night are not exactly equal

The autumn equinox is approaching in the Northern Hemisphere, marking the astronomical start of the season and the beginning of spring in the Southern Hemisphere. This year, the equinox will occur at 12:05 GMT on September 23, when the Sun will be directly above a point in the equatorial Pacific Ocean,......

Sun records longest stretch without major flares since 2021

Solar activity has entered an unusually quiet period, with astronomers reporting four consecutive days without a solar flare of class C or stronger, according to Russia’s Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The institute said the current pause represents the longest such......

El Al expands Tel Aviv-Marrakech flights as Morocco-Israel travel links recover

The reopening of direct air links between Morocco and Israel is gaining momentum, with El Al preparing to add its capacity to the Tel Aviv-Marrakech route later this year. Through its subsidiary Sun d’Or, El Al plans to operate two weekly flights between Tel Aviv and Marrakech from November 16,......

Solar activity could reach its minimum as early as 2029

Solar activity appears to be slowing more rapidly than previously expected, raising the possibility that the Sun could reach the minimum phase of its current cycle as early as 2029, according to observations from Russian solar researchers. Scientists from Russia’s Solar Astronomy Laboratory, a......

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......

Russian scientists uncover solar magnetic pattern that could improve space weather forecasting

Researchers in Russia have identified a new mathematical pattern in the Sun's polar magnetic field that could improve scientists' ability to understand and predict solar activity. The study, led by scientists from Perm National Research Polytechnic University in collaboration with several Russian......

Sun Pharma expands portfolio with Innovcare Lifesciences acquisition

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, one of India's leading pharmaceutical companies, has announced an agreement to acquire Innovcare Lifesciences in a transaction valued at approximately 2.71 billion Indian rupees, equivalent to nearly $28.7 million. The acquisition will give Sun Pharma full ownership......

Sun Pharma beats profit estimates on strong specialty drug demand

India’s leading pharmaceutical company by revenue Sun Pharmaceutical Industries reported stronger-than-expected quarterly profits, supported by rising global demand for its high-margin specialty medicines. The Mumbai-based drugmaker posted a consolidated net profit of approximately 27.14 billion......

NASA probe reveals unexpected particle behavior during solar explosion

NASA scientists have reported a surprising discovery from the Parker Solar Probe, which observed unusual particle behavior during a solar explosion, offering new insight into how solar storms form. During a close flyby of the Sun in 2022, the probe passed through a magnetic reconnection event, a process......