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Artemis II astronauts are set to break the record for travelling the farthest distance from Earth to the Moon on a crewed mission, surpassing what Apollo 13 achieved by more than 4,100 miles (6,600 kilometers).During their journey, the four-member crew will spend about six hours flying around the Moon on Monday, capturing clear views of…
Spain is set to be the prime viewing spot for the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, marking Europe’s first in decades. From Galicia’s early shadows to the dramatic coastlines of Asturias and Cantabria, and the food-rich Basque Country, the eclipse offers spectacular sights. Inland Castile and León promises clear skies, while Aragón boasts…
NASA’s Space Umbrella Project: Earth’s magnetic field vs. solar winds (Image source: NASA) There is a constant outward flow of charged particles from the Sun. This flow, known as the solar wind, moves across space and reaches Earth every day. When it arrives, it meets the planet’s magnetic field, an invisible region that bends and…
CHENNAI: India’s solar exporters face a severe jolt after the US commerce department proposed countervailing duties of 125.9% on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from India, citing alleged subsidies. The preliminary finding covers shipments to the US, which absorbs more than 95% of India’s solar cell and module exports.The duty is likely to wipe out the…
Shares of Indian solar equipment manufacturers tumbled sharply on Wednesday after the United States unveiled plans to impose countervailing duties on solar cells and panels imported from India and other Asian nations. The US commerce department said that it would apply the duties to imports from India, Indonesia and Laos to support domestic producers. It…
NASA spacecraft reveals how the solar wind is heated near the Sun (AI-generated) A spacecraft now moves through a region once thought unreachable, sampling the thin outer atmosphere of the Sun at distances no mission had managed before. Data returned by Parker Solar Probe is offering a closer look at how the solar wind is…
NEW DELHI: India’s power sector tendering pipeline is now shifting towards hybrid and storage-based projects, reflecting a growing focus on improving energy reliability and supporting renewable energy integration, according to a report by Nuvama Research.The report also noted that the country currently has an adequate solar power supply, with solar-hour electricity prices remaining low at…
People have thought of solar eclipses as very powerful events. According to Vedic teachings, it is not only an astronomical event but also a change in the cosmic field’s energy. The Sun, which stands for life, energy, power, and clarity, gets temporarily blocked, which also affects the energies in the environment. This event can change…
Solar Eclipse February 17 The annular or “Ring of Fire” solar eclipse will happen today, February 17, 2026. This celestial event will get a lot of attention around the world, but it won’t be visible from India. Because solar eclipses are talked about a lot and people often think they can see them from anywhere,…
On 17 February 2026, skywatchers will get a chance to see one of the most striking types of solar eclipses: an annular eclipse, better known as a ‘ring of fire’. Unlike a total solar eclipse, where the Moon completely blocks the Sun, the Moon will leave a slim, glowing ring around its dark silhouette. The…
