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One of my favorite pass times is following space weather news🥰. I have great fascination for space elements we can and can't see with our naked eyes. You know how some people can't do without their morning newspaper😅? Yeah, that's how interested I am in space weather. The universe and the wonders of discovery by the James Webb and the Hubble space telescopes is amazing! Before I digress, do you know the Earth was hit by a level 4 Geomagnetic storm yesterday? The storm caused beautiful green, red and purple auroras aka northern lights in several places around the world! Pictured below is one of these beauties. Auroras may be beautiful, but they always have an ominous meaning behind them. They're an indication of solar radiation infiltrating the Earth. Our magnetosphere protects the Earth from solar winds and CMEs (Coral Mass Ejections) from our closest star, the sun 🌞. Scientists say that detection of northern lights in places they usually aren't seen, is a sign of a weakening magnetosphere, and that's not a good thing. In lay man terms, if the magnetosphere fails, the sun will fry us 🥵. Other possible effects of all the solar radiation (though contested by some scientists) is the increase of severe weather, quake and volcanic activity. #spaceweather #northernlights All creation declares the glory of God!

A nebula is a distinct luminescent part of interstellar medium, which can consist of ionized, neutral, or molecular hydrogen and also cosmic dust. Nebulae are often star-forming regions, such as in the "Pillars of Creation" in the Eagle Nebula. In these regions, the formations of gas, dust, and other materials "clump" together to form denser regions, which attract further matter and eventually become dense enough to form stars. The remaining material is then thought to form planets and other planetary system objects. #stem #stemeducation #spaceexploration #astronomy

This August, don’t miss the annual Perseid meteor shower, renowned for its spectacular display of shooting stars and fireballs. The peak viewing nights are August 11-12, with optimal viewing conditions between midnight and dawn. The meteors, originating from Comet Swift-Tuttle, travel at an astounding 132,000 mph, creating breathtaking streaks across the night sky. For the best experience, find a dark location away from city lights, allow your eyes 45 minutes to adjust, and lie back to gaze upwards. NASA’s All Sky Meteor Camera Network has already captured the first Perseid of 2024, offering a glimpse of the upcoming celestial event. Additionally, remember the rare daylight fireball that lit up New York City in July—a reminder of the dynamic nature of meteoroids. Whether you’re a seasoned stargazer or a casual observer, the Perseids provide a magical opportunity to connect with the universe. Mark your calendar, prepare for an enchanting night, and enjoy the celestial fireworks! #Science #Research#Technology

Stargazers’ delight Geminids meteor shower to peak early Thursday morning, astronomers say According to the experts, up to 150 meteors per hour are to be seen under perfect conditions The Geminids, the year’s biggest meteor shower, will peak on the night of December 13-14, the Moscow Planetarium told TASS. The Geminids are generated by a space rock, 3200 Phaethon, which has characteristics of both a comet and an asteroid. It produces a cloud of bits and pieces that burn up in the Earth’s atmosphere as our planet passes through them in its orbit, thus producing meteors, or bright flashes in the sky. The resulting meteor shower, which is active from late November, peaks in mid-December. "This is a beautiful giant meteor shower, producing more shooting stars than the other meteor showers, including the Perseids, which are active in August. <…> The Geminids are best viewed above the southern horizon across Russia. The meteor shower is expected to peak on the night of December 13-14, with up to 150 meteors per hour to be seen under perfect conditions," astronomers said. However, the weather forecast for the early morning hours of Thursday in Moscow includes clouds and snow, the Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring (Rosgidromet) said on its website. The meteor shower was discovered in the late 19th century. The radiant, or source from where the Geminds appear to originate, is the constellation Gemini. The optimal time to view them is around 2:00 a.m. Moscow time (11:00 p.m. GMT). #business #finance #financialservices

Betelgeuse: Glowing Gas Giant Reveals Secrets! This mind-blowing image isn't a fantasy nebula, it's our closest red supergiant star, Betelgeuse! Those swirling tendrils? A massive plume of gas, almost as big as our entire Solar System! The bubble? A titanic eruption on its surface! Thanks to amazing telescopes like the ESO's Very Large Telescope, astronomers are getting an unprecedented view of how these stellar giants shed material. This helps us understand how they evolve and... maybe even predict when Betelgeuse might go supernova! #Betelgeuse #RedSupergiant #Space #Astronomy #Stars P.S. Scientists aren't sure exactly when Betelgeuse will go supernova, but it could be any time from now to millions of years from now. Phew! Learn more with 100 facts about Betelgeuse here - https://lnkd.in/g-Z8yJmc

Mercury, the smallest and innermost planet in our solar system, offers a fascinating celestial landscape with distinctive features that have captured the attention of astronomers and space enthusiasts alike. 🪐 With a diameter of about 4,880 kilometers (3,032 miles), Mercury is slightly larger than Earth's moon. 🌕 Composed mainly of rock and metal, it resides just beyond the Sun, subject to extreme temperature variations due to its minimal atmosphere. ☀️ 🤔 Did you know? Despite its scorching daytime temperatures reaching 430°C (800°F), Mercury's nighttime temperatures drop to a freezing -180°C (-290°F)! The planet's extreme conditions make it a captivating subject for scientific exploration. 🚀 https://lnkd.in/g4pu4YDs #planetmercury #solarsystem #spacefacts #planets #galaxies #spaceexploration #celestialwonders #astronomy #adventures #solarsystem #extreme #temperature #space #discoveries #didyouknow #explorethecosmos #agnirva

#VantageOnFirstpost Total Solar Eclipse: Memes, Myths, Marketing Gimmicks | Vantage with Palki Sharma A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking sunlight partially or completely. This celestial alignment casts a shadow on Earth, causing temporary darkness in the path of totality. This is a rare cosmic spectacle. It showcases the intricate dance of celestial bodies in our solar system. But that’s not all it can do. Here on Earth, it has fueled memes and jokes. More than that, there are conspiracy theories. Social media is rife with complaints about mood swings and animals behaving strangely. To top it off, there are myths across cultures. What is it about the solar eclipse? What makes it special? --- Total Solar Eclipse | North America | Natural Phenomenon | Space Enthusiasts | NASA | New England | Pacific Ocean | Mexico | Memes | Firstpost | World News | Vantage | Palki Sharma #totaleclipse #solareclipse #northamerica #newengland #astronomy #nasa #pacificocean #mexico #solareclipse2024 #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews

On Friday, July 5, Earth will reach its farthest point from the Sun, known in astronomy as the solar aphelion.  This phenomenon occurs once a year and marks the moment when our planet is at the greatest distance from our star. The aphelion occurs due to the elliptical shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun. Earth's orbit is not a perfect circle but an ellipse, which means there are times when Earth is closer to the Sun (perihelion) and times when it is farther away (aphelion). During the aphelion, Earth will be approximately 152,095,581 kilometers (94,506,364 miles) from the Sun. The perihelion, which is the opposite (when Earth is closest to the Sun), occurred earlier this year, on January 3, 2024. At that time, Earth was approximately 147,098,925 kilometers (91,403,034 miles) from the Sun. #spaceweather #CME #Aurora #Geomagneticstorms #solarstorm #Sun #SolarFlare #Space #astronomy #SolarPhenomena #climate #destruction #anomaly

Venus, often referred to as Earth's "sister planet" due to its similar size and mass, diverges significantly in terms of its atmospheric conditions and surface features. 🌍🪐 With a dense atmosphere composed mainly of carbon dioxide and thick clouds of sulfuric acid, Venus experiences a runaway greenhouse effect that results in scorching surface temperatures reaching up to 465 degrees Celsius (869 degrees Fahrenheit). ☀️🔥 The atmospheric pressure on Venus is approximately 92 times that of Earth, creating an environment hostile to conventional spacecraft and challenging the limits of our exploration capabilities. 🚀 🤔 Did you know? Despite its extreme conditions, Venus rotates in the opposite direction to most planets in our solar system, making a day on Venus longer than a year! The mysteries of Venus continue to captivate scientists and space enthusiasts alike. 🔍 #planetvenus #sisterplanet #extremeatmosphere #spacefacts #didyouknow #venusmysteries #awe #inspiring #mindblown #wondersoftheworld #universe #magic #cosmoscalling #natureislit #breathtaking #enchanted #wanderlust #exploremore #grandperspective #cosmicwonder #theworldisbig #beautybeyondwords #goosebumps #agnirva