Celestial Wonders
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We’ve got company: A second moon has been orbiting the Earth for three years
It is extremely faint and won’t be with us for much longer.
David Rothery, The Conversation
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An astrophysicist's guide on what to expect from the Geminids meteor shower
The Geminids shower is noted for producing 120 or more meteors per hour, which travel at around 35 kilometres per second, and are often brightly coloured.
Samantha Rolfe, The Conversation
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Longest lunar eclipse of the century tonight, but rain, clouds may block view in Delhi
The eclipse will start at 10.44 pm and end over six hours later, at 4.58 am on Saturday.
Scroll Staff
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Maharashtra ruling alliance accused of insulting state by placing Shivaji-style headgear on PM Modi
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Football: Sunil Chhetri’s legacy goes beyond the playing field
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Constitution, cows, rations: Why Dalits in UP want to vote out the BJP
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World beaters: Indian table tennis players mark an unprecedented rise with some big wins
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Why there should be no place for a ‘Brahmin conference’ at Indian universities
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In photos: Super blue blood moon mesmerises skywatchers across the world
In India, this will be seen for the first time in 35 years.
Scroll Staff
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‘Super blue blood moon’: A rare celestial event awaits skywatchers this Wednesday
The last time this took place in the Indian skies was in December 1982.
Scroll Staff
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A bigger, brighter ‘supermoon’ will light up the night sky on Sunday
The moon will appear about 7% larger and 15% brighter.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Photos: Thousands watch worldwide as rare total solar eclipse casts its shadow
It was visible, although partially, across countries in the Pacific region, including parts of Southeast Asia, Australia and Hawaii.
Scroll Staff
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Huge dust cloud discovered around the Moon – but 'lunar glow' remains a mystery
Scientists have discovered a huge, elongated cloud of dust over the moon, caused by high-speed bombardment by particles from comets.
Carole Mundell, The Conversation