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No, the Chelyabinsk Meteorite Didn’t Bring Extraterrestrial Life to Earth

No, the Chelyabinsk Meteorite Didn’t Bring Extraterrestrial Life to Earth

Scientists presented the first results of the analysis of fragments of the Chelyabinsk meteorite named after the Chelyabinsk Region (Central…

11 years ago

Orionid Meteor Shower on October 21: an Amazing Celestial Event

Every year, in mid to late October, Earth passes through a stream of dust which is debris from Halley Comet,…

12 years ago

Total Solar Eclipse in November 2012: a Unique Astronomical Event

Almost once a year, the unique phenomenon of celestial beauty called the total solar eclipse takes place in different parts…

12 years ago

This August, We Will Have a “Blue Moon”

This August, we will have two full moons! The second full moon that occurs in the same month is called…

12 years ago

Transit of Venus in June 2012: a Lifetime Chance for Sky Watchers

A rare alignment between Earth, Venus, and the Sun allowed astronomers of the 17th and 18th centuries to calculate the…

12 years ago

Ring of Fire: a Unique Solar Eclipse on May 20, 2012

A unique solar eclipse, referred to as the 'ring of fire', will begin on May 20, 2012, in China and…

12 years ago

Super Moon: a Unique Celestial Phenomenon in May 2012

This May, we will have a spectacular celestial event - a super moon! The moon's distance from the Earth is…

12 years ago