This weekend, skywatchers in parts of the United States and Canada are in for a rare and breathtaking treat as the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are expected to make a grand appearance. Thanks to heightened solar activity, including a series of coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the Sun, the...

Aurora Alert: Spectacular Northern Lights Expected Across the U.S. This Weekend

Has it ever crossed your mind that the moon you gaze at today is not in the same spot it was millions, thousands, or even hundreds of years ago? The idea might seem far-fetched, but science tells us that our moon is slowly, but surely, drifting away. Billions of years...

Our moon is drifting away, and Earth will never be the same without it

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IF you missed the peak of the Perseid meteor shower over the week - fear not. While the display was the most dramatic between 11 and 13 of August, with up to 100 shooting stars per hour, there are still more to come. Some skygazers in counties in the north...

Missed the Perseid meteor shower? Final dates to see shooting stars revealed – and best locations to watch

The Next Full Moon is a Supermoon, a Blue Moon; the Sturgeon Moon; the Red, Corn, Green Corn, Barley, Herb, Grain, or Dog Moon; Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi Purnima; and Tu B’Av. August 2024 will feature a rare celestial event—a super blue Moon. This full Moon will be the first of four consecutive supermoons, offering the largest and brightest views of the year. Despite its name, the Blue Moon won’t appear blue but is so-called because it’s the third full Moon in a season with four. This lunar phase aligns with the Hindu festival Raksha Bandhan and coincides with several cultural events across different lunar calendars. Additionally, August presents excellent opportunities for stargazing, with Saturn’s optimal visibility and minor meteor showers adding to the celestial spectacle.

Look Up! A Blue Supermoon Will Light Up the Sky

Skygazers have a treat coming to them at the end of July, as the firmament will feature not one, but two -- and maybe even three -- meteor showers. As Earth's orbit crosses the paths of two comets, meteor showers associated with those events are set to peak at around the same time, from July 29 to 31. And the prolific meteor shower known as the Perseids might actually overlap with the other two.

How to Watch the Upcoming Double -- Maybe Triple -- Meteor Shower

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In 1958, the US Air Force accidentally dropped a nuclear bomb over a residential area. The accident became known as the Mars Bluff Incident.

The US Air Force Accidentally Dropped A Nuclear Bomb On A Playhouse In South Carolina

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Astro Harmony

Not everyone wears their feelings on their sleeve, and some people have a knack for concealing their true emotions. Among the zodiac signs, there are those who might secretly harbour negative feelings towards others, despite their outward demeanour. This hidden hostility can stem from a variety of underlying factors, such as personal insecurities, past experiences, or a desire for control. Let’s explore the four zodiac signs that are known for their secretive disdain and uncover the reasons behind their hidden animosity.

4 Zodiac Signs Who Secretly Hate Everyone

A DAD-OF-FIVE died after mistakenly pouring washing detergent on a bowl of cornflakes instead of milk, an inquest has heard. Tom McDonald was rushed to St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) in Dublin on March 9, 2023, after his daughter realised he had accidentally poisoned himself. “It was so quick – he was perfectly well and […]

Dad-of-five with dementia died after accidentally pouring washing detergent on his cornflakes instead of milk

A woman dies at Disney World. Her grieving husband sues Disney for wrongful death. Now legal minds at Disney want the case thrown out of court because he’d signed up for Disney+ TV years ago. Woman dies at Disney World after consuming a meal. It sounds like the product...

Woman dies at Disney World; hubby can’t sue because they had tried Disney+ TV

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The reality of what lies within our oceans has fascinated people since time immemorial, so it’s no wonder we’ve created countless myths about the watery depths.But step aside, Atlantis, scientists have discovered a real Lost City beneath the waves, and this one is teaming with life.The rocky, towering landscape is located west of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge mountain range, hundreds of metres below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean, and consists of massive walls, columns and monoliths stretching more than 60 metres (200ft) tall.To be clear, it’s not the home of some long-forgotten human civilisation, but that doesn’t make its existence...

'Lost City' deep in the Atlantic is like nothing else we've ever seen on Earth

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Deputies found the four-year-old in "a mixture of both human and animal feces," inside a residence in Hamburg after the child escaped from a makeshift cage

Boy, 4, escapes homemade cage covered in feces to find help as grandparents face child neglect charges

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The peak of the Perseid meteor shower could coincide with a spectacular light show.

Four Coronal Mass Ejections Are Headed Towards Earth, With Strong Auroras Possible

Seismologists measure tremors from distances up to 5000 km away. On September 16, 2023, a massive wave struck a fjord on Greenland’s east coast, leaving evidence of flooding up to 200 meters (650 feet) high in some areas. Researchers, led by Angela Carrillo Ponce from the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), have analyzed seismic data from earthquake monitoring stations worldwide and uncovered another remarkable event. The megatsunami triggered a standing wave that oscillated back and forth in the narrow, uninhabited Dickson Fjord for over a week. The international team has published their findings in the journal The Seismic Records.

650 Feet High: The Megatsunami That Rocked Greenland’s East Coast

An international team of astronomers employing NASA’s Webb Space Telescope captured an exoplanet 12 light years away, and in a location that may be familiar to fans of science fiction. The alien planet orbits the K-type star Epsilon Indi A, which is around the same age as Earth’s Sun, but is slightly cooler.

NASA's Image Of An Alien Planet 12 Light Years Away Gives Astronomers Chills

US-Russian dual citizen Ksenia Karelina has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of high treason for donating $51.80 to a charity providing support to Ukraine

US-Russian ballerina Ksenia Karelina sentenced to 12 years in jail for donating $51 to Ukraine charity

Stargazers, it's that time of year again. This Sunday marked the beginning of the annual Perseid meteor shower, which will dazzle those of us in the northern hemisphere with one of the most reliably stunning light shows the night sky has to offer. Even better, the best of it is...

If You Look Up Tonight, There's a Beautiful Meteor Shower Right Now

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Cosmic Insights

This article uses AI writing tools to improve quality. While every individual is unique, certain zodiac signs are often associated with traits that might make them more challenging to be around for some people. Here are four zodiac signs that might have qualities prompting you to be cautious or keep your distance, depending on your own personality and preferences.

4 Zodiac Signs To Stay Away From

From 1,345 Pounds to 139 Pounds: The Remarkable Journey of Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari. In an extraordinary feat of medical science and human determination, Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari, once the world’s heaviest man alive, has shed an astonishing 1,195 pounds (542 kg), thanks to the intervention of Saudi Arabia’s former King Abdullah. Shaari, who initially tipped the scales at 1,345 pounds (610 kg), now weighs a mere 139 pounds (63 kg).

World’s heaviest man alive loses 1,195 pounds in historic transformation

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The best time to watch the Perseid meteor shower in the U.S. was the night of Aug. 11.

See Perseid Meteor Shower in Photos

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Severe Solar Storm Creates Stunning Auroras During Meteor Shower

Looks like the Sun is having another one of its outbursts again, because it just blasted us with a severe geomagnetic storm that crackled through our...

Severe Solar Storm Creates Stunning Auroras During Meteor Shower

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