Brilliant Jupiter rides high in Taurus – Astronomy Now
Jupiter, by far the Solar System’s dominant planet, imaged on 29 November 2024. Image: Damian Peach. Jupiter reaches its long-awaited opposition on 7 December when it lies in Taurus with…
October 2024 Skywatching: Comet C/2023 A3, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and More Expect Over the Coming Weeks
October offers a fascinating opportunity for skywatchers with a new comet making its appearance and several planets visible throughout the month. A particularly intriguing comet, known as C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS),…
New Chemical Models Might Reveal Whether Icy Moons of Saturn and Jupiter Contain Life
Efforts to uncover life on icy moons within our solar system have been bolstered by advancements in chemical modelling, according to recent reports. These models are being refined to better…
NASA’s Europa Clipper Probe Begins Deploying Science Instruments on Way to Jupiter
NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft has begun deploying its scientific instruments during its journey to Jupiter. The probe, launched on October 14, 2023 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy…
Cold Moon of 2024 Rises in Taurus, Accompanied by Jupiter and Bright Stars
The last full moon of the year, referred to as the Cold Moon, will illuminate the night sky on Sunday, December 15, 2024. According to reports, it will reach its…
Massive Thunderstorms on Jupiter Could Change Its Colour and Appearance
Newly captured images of Jupiter reveal two enormous thunderstorms raging within the planet's Southern Equatorial Belt (SEB). According to reports, these storms are expected to release green lightning and potentially…