The most awaited celestial event of 2017 – the total solar eclipse – that is to take place on Monday, August 21, has everyone in the space circuit including space enthusiasts all over the world buzzing with excitement. The rare eclipse will be gracing the skies after 99 years and it’s a once in a lifetime chance for people to view it. While people from across the country are rushing […]
US space agency NASA is opening up an opportunity where eclipse viewers around the country can participate in a nation-wide science experiment by collecting cloud and temperature data from their phones. The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment, or GLOBE, Program is a NASA-supported research and education program that encourages students and citizen scientists to collect and analyze environmental observations. GLOBE Observer is a free, easy-to-use app that […]
As the new moon passes directly in front of the Sun during the early hours of Wednesday, March 9, millions of people across Indonesia and the Pacific have been treated a total solar eclipse. However, in India, it is a partial one, which begins at 4:49 am (Indian Standard Time) on Wednesday and continues till 9:08 am (IST). The total eclipse is visible in Indonesia and the Central Pacific and […]
