For as long as people have watched the sky, the Sun and Moon have shaped our sense of time, season, and wonder. Among all the sights our ancestors passed down through stories and observations, few feel as striking—and almost uncanny—as a total solar eclipse. One simple astronomical coincidence makes it possible: the Moon appears almost... Continue Reading →
Titan’s Air: The Future of Flying on Saturn’s Moon
Flying on Titan: A Dreamlike Adventure Imagine standing on Titan, Saturn’s largest moon—bigger than Mercury. The sky is orange, the ground icy. Now, picture yourself with wings. You spread them wide, take a leap, and start flying. Easy Flying Titan’s thick air and low gravity make flying simple. The atmosphere is 1.45 times thicker than... Continue Reading →
How to View the January 2025 Planetary Alignment
A Celestial Spectacle: The Planetary Alignment of January 2025 Skywatchers are in for a cosmic treat as the night sky will showcase a rare planetary alignment at the end of January 2025. This event, often referred to as a "planetary parade," will feature six planets—Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Uranus, and Neptune—aligning in the evening sky.... Continue Reading →