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Jupiter, Saturn to look like double planet today for first time in 800 years

Science | Dec 21, 2020, 08:57 AM IST

A rare celestial treat awaits stargazers the world over as two of our solar system's largest planets, Jupiter and Saturn, will look like double planets just after sunset on Monday evening i.e, December 21, the beginning of the winter solstice.

Great Conjunction: When, where and how to watch Jupiter-Saturn conjunction in India

Science | Dec 20, 2020, 04:50 PM IST

In a rare celestial event, Saturn and Jupiter – the two largest planets in our solar system – will be seen very close to each other in the night sky like one bright star by an astronomical event called the “great conjunction” on December 21.

Great Conjunction: Jupiter-Saturn to come together in rare

Great Conjunction of Jupiter-Saturn to dazzle skygazers on Dec 21. Check details

Science | Dec 06, 2020, 04:36 PM IST

This year's winter solstice will bring a rare sight to our night skies. In a rare celestial event, Jupiter and Saturn will be seen very close to each other appearing like one bright star in the sky on December 21.

Plumes on Europa could come from water in Jupiter moon's crust

Science | Nov 15, 2020, 11:14 PM IST

Plumes of water vapour that may be venting into space from Jupiter's moon Europa could come from within the icy crust itself, according to new research.

Volcanic activity effect spotted on Jupiter's moon Io

Science | Oct 23, 2020, 10:01 PM IST

Astronomers have for the first time observed direct effect of volcanic activity on the atmosphere of Jupiter's moon Io.

European Space Agency's exoplanet observer reveals strange 'ultra-hot Jupiter'

Science | Oct 05, 2020, 05:05 PM IST

The new exoplanet mission of the European Space Agency (ESA), Cheops has found one of the hottest and most extreme extra-solar planets ever discovered.

Jupiter's Galilean moons are heating each other up. Find out why

Science | Sep 13, 2020, 12:24 PM IST

Jupiter's moon Europa, Ganymede, Io, and Callisto are warming each other up, according to a recent study. Due to a process called tidal heating, gravitational tugs from Galilean moons and the planet stretch and squish the moons enough to warm them.

First-ever image of Jupiter's Moon Ganymede revealed. Check details

Science | Jul 26, 2020, 10:46 AM IST

NASA's Juno spacecraft has captured the first infrared images of the north pole of Jupiter's Ganymede, which is the largest moon in the solar system. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory division’s official Twitter profile shared Ganymede's picture and it is gorgeous.

Sky Full of Stars: Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn can be seen with naked eyes in the sky for next f

Sky Full of Stars: Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn can be seen with naked eyes for next few days

Science | Jul 08, 2020, 11:53 AM IST

In the last few days the earth has witnessed 2 lunar eclipses (June 5 and July 5) and 1 historic solar eclipse on June 21. But there is more to look forward to if you are one of those people who loves gazing at the sky. In the next few days, out felow planets Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn and later even Mars will be visible in the Sky.

Once Every 20 Years: Lunar Eclipse preceded by rare Jupiter-Saturn anomaly

Science | Jul 05, 2020, 09:42 AM IST

The Lunar Eclipse on the US Independence Day was preceded by a rare Jupiter-Saturn anomaly that takes place only once every 20 years. When people looked up at the sky from the Western Hemisphere, along with the full moon, they saw two prominent members of our solar system -- Jupiter and Saturn.

This rare natural phenomenon was first seen by Galileo over 400 years ago (Representational image)

Rare Jupiter-Saturn conjunction which happens once every 20 years to be seen tonight. Check Details

Science | Jul 04, 2020, 08:26 AM IST

The full moon on July 4 and 5 will be enhanced by two shining planets, Jupiter and Saturn. According to Native American traditions, this full moon is termed as Buck Moon or the Thunder Moon.

Jupiter or Dosa? Twitterati amazed at photo of planet shared by NASA

Trending | Jul 02, 2020, 03:31 PM IST

A picture of Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, is going viral on social media. Beware, it might leave you craving for a masala dosa!

NASA measures wind speed on a brown dwarf

Science | Apr 10, 2020, 03:44 PM IST

For the first time, scientists have directly measured wind speed on a brown dwarf, an object larger than Jupiter (the largest planet in our solar system) but not quite massive enough to become a star.

NASA discovers water in Jupiter's atmosphere

Science | Feb 22, 2020, 02:46 PM IST

NASA scientists have recently discovered that Jupiters contain water in its atmosphere, albeit in a fractional amount. According to a statement on NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's website, nearly 0.25 percent of Jupiter's atmosphere comprises of water, especially around the equatorial regions.

Water may be variably distributed across Jupiter's atmosphere: NASA

Science | Feb 19, 2020, 04:51 PM IST

Water makes up about 0.25 per cent of the molecules in Jupiter's atmosphere along its equator -- almost three times that of the Sun, according to a study based on data from NASA's Juno mission launched in 2011.

Jupiter acting as a slingshot, flinging dangerous objects towards Earth: study

Science | Jan 10, 2020, 11:08 AM IST

A study has found that the largest planet in our solar system - Jupiter - is slingshooting objectes into the inner solar system that could impact the Earth. It was earlier believed that Jupiter protects Earth from asteroids but new theory has suggested that it may be doing more harm.

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