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India Today
20-05-2025
- Science
- India Today
Indian astronaut to conduct 5 experiments with Nasa, address students from space
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will jointly conduct five science experiments with Nasa aboard the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant milestone in the growing collaboration between India's space agency ISRO and announcement comes as the Axiom crew completes its ISS training and prepares for launch, with a flight readiness review scheduled for crew, which includes Shukla, has undergone extensive training to live and work aboard the ISS, preparing to carry out a total of 60 scientific investigations during their In a media interaction, Dana Weigel, Manager, International Space Station Program said that among several experiment, there are five key joint experiments developed collaboratively by NASA and ISRO, designed to leverage the unique microgravity environment of space to advance knowledge in fields ranging from biology and materials science to Earth partnership reflects the deepening ties between the two space agencies, which are also planning a joint public event to showcase their cooperation and highlight the benefits of international collaboration in space Balan, Project Director, Isro in a response to said, "India is launching seven experiments, the other five experiments are independent of them that will be conducted by Shubhanshu Shukla jointly with Nasa in space."He added that he will also take part in two live events and interact with students from event aims to engage the public and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers by demonstrating how space research can drive innovation and address global the final integration of the Dragon spacecraft, which will transport the crew to the ISS, is spacecraft is scheduled to be transported next week for integration with the Falcon 9 rocket, which will launch the astronauts into orbit. This mission represents a critical step in expanding commercial and international participation in human Shukla's participation not only shows India's growing presence in crewed space missions but also exemplifies the spirit of global cooperation in science and the flight readiness review imminent, all eyes are on the upcoming mission, which is set to strengthen the bonds between two of the world's leading space agencies and push the frontiers of space science.
Economic Times
05-05-2025
- Science
- Economic Times
THIS once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon is about to dazzle the night sky soon; here is what you need to know
Nova in coming months: What we know What is T CrB? Live Events Why is the anticipated nova special? FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Earthlings are set to witness a rare stellar phenomenon that happens once in approximately every 80 years. It is expected that a nova will take place soon in the coming months. Nova is referred to as an explosion in a binary star star system in question is called T Coronae Borealis, or " T CrB ". It is composed of two stars that belong to two distinct categories: a white dwarf, and a red star. The upcoming eruption in T Coronae Borealis is likely to be visible to the naked eye for a brief period. The star system has been under the watch of astronomers for quite some time now.T Coronae Borealis, which is a part of the Northern Crown constellation, is located nearly 3,000 lightyears away from Earth. The periodic nova in the star system results from the over-accumulation of gases around the white dwarf. The impact of thermonuclear explosion only impacts the surface of the Earth-sized gases that build up around the white dwarf over time are emitted by the red giant. The process takes several thousand years to complete a full cycle in most cases. However, in the case of T CrB, it does so in just 80 years, making it a lifetime event for most novae in the binary system are known to have occurred in 1787, 1866, and 1946. Prior to that, an outburst was likely recorded in 1217. The latest explosion in T CrB was earlier expected to take place in late 2024. However, that obviously did not happen. It is hard to predict when a Nova will exactly occur. In recent years, astronomers started observing T CrB when it appeared to lose its per NASA , the anticipated nova eruption greatly interests astronomers as such events are relatively rare in Earth's vicinity. The outburst's proximity from Earth will enable scientists to observe the event in unusual detail. An average nova can be around 200,000 times brighter, as compared to the Sun. The brightest nova can be 10 times brighter than that, as per nova explosion in T CrB repeats itself every 80 years or last stellar explosion in T CrB was documented in 1946.
USA Today
13-03-2025
- Science
- USA Today
Is the total lunar eclipse safe to look at? What to know about viewing the rare occurrence
Is the total lunar eclipse safe to look at? What to know about viewing the rare occurrence Show Caption Hide Caption Rare 'Blood Moon' Lunar Eclipse: What you need to know A total lunar eclipse will be visible across much of the Americas and many regions beyond including Europe and the UK on the night of March 13, weather permitting. unbranded - Newsworthy A total lunar eclipse and the resulting glowing red "blood moon" will spellbind spectators in North and South America and Western Africa tonight for the first time in nearly three years. The celestial event, which will see the moon change to rusty red hues, will begin late Thursday night and will continue into the early hours of Friday, March 14, as the Earth passes between the sun and moon. According to NASA, another total lunar eclipse won't be visible in the U.S. until March 2026. This year's total lunar eclipse will be visible over North America, South America, and the Western parts of Europe andAfrica. Those in the U.S. can see the eclipse starting at 11:57 p.m. ET when the penumbral phase begins, during which the moon travels through Earth's penumbra, or the faint outer part of its shadow, according to agency predicts the moon will complete all of the eclipse phases in just over 6 hours and will end at 6 a.m. ET. Unlike the total solar eclipse in April 2024, the upcoming total lunar eclipse, the first since November 2022, doesn't require special equipment to witness safely. Here's what to know about how to safely see the stunning phenomenon. Lunar eclipse 2025: What time is the total lunar eclipse tonight? Key moments, schedule, when to see 'blood moon' Is the lunar eclipse safe to look at? How to see the eclipse Yes, the lunar eclipse is safe to look at and you can safely observe the celestial occurrence with the naked eye and without any special equipment, NASA says, though "binoculars or a telescope will enhance the view." The agency adds that a "dark environment away from bright lights makes for the best viewing conditions." Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Do I need glasses to see the lunar eclipse? No special glasses are needed to view the lunar eclipse, and one can directly look at the moon without hesitation. On the other hand, proper viewing glasses and other necessary safety precautions are important while observing a solar eclipse as the powerful rays of the sun can burn and damage your retinas. What is a lunar eclipse? A total lunar eclipse occurs when the moon and the sun are on exact opposite sides of Earth. When this happens, Earth blocks the sunlight that normally reaches the moon. Instead of that sunlight hitting the moon's surface, Earth's shadow falls on it. Lunar eclipses are often also referred to as a "blood moon" because when the Earth's shadow covers the moon, it often produces a red color. The coloration happens because a bit of reddish sunlight still reaches the moon's surface, even though it's in Earth's shadow. The uncommon celestial phenomenon, which Americans haven't had the opportunity to witness for nearly three years, can only occur when the moon is full and aligning perfectly with the Earth and sun. Get the best views: Who can see the total lunar eclipse tonight? What time is the total lunar eclipse? The website Time and Date predicts the moon will complete all of the eclipse phases in 6 hours and 3 minutes. In the U.S., the eclipse is expected to begin around 11:57 p.m. EDT Thursday, with the totality occurring at 2:26 a.m. EDT Friday when the entire moon is under the umbra. This is when the reddish hues of the "blood moon" will be on display. The best moment for viewing depends on where you live in the U.S. According to Time and Date and prime viewing for different U.S. regions occurs at specific times: Eastern Time: 2:26-3:32 a.m. EDT on Friday Central Time: 1:26-2:32 a.m. CDT on Friday Mountain Time: 12:26-1:32 a.m. MDT on Friday Pacific: 11:26 p.m. on Thursday into 12:32 a.m. PDT on Friday Alaska: 10:26-11:32 p.m. AKDT on Thursday Hawaii: 8:26-9:32 p.m. HST on Thursday Contributing: Eric Lagatta, Janet Loehrke, Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
