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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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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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: Comedian sings Ed Sheeran song in the style of artists ranging from Sonu Nigam to Kumar Sanu
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Watch: Woman holds abdominal plank position for over four and half hours
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Watch: Kuno National Park posts video to celebrate cheetah cub Mukhi’s first birthday
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Watch: Migrant workers travel in train toilet owing to unavailability of seats
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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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