Astronomers have discovered a “mega-Earth” that shouldn’t exist
GJ 523b – is a “mega-Earth” type exoplanet located 87 light-years away from Earth, which, despite its enormous size, remains a dense, rocky world, writes…
GJ 523b – is a “mega-Earth” type exoplanet located 87 light-years away from Earth, which, despite its enormous size, remains a dense, rocky world, writes…
In April 2029, a rare visitor will pass through the space near Earth, writes “Science Alert”.
On the early morning of August 28, the full Moon will enter the Earth’s shadow – a partial lunar eclipse will occur. An almost total eclipse will be visible in a large part of North and South America, as well as in some parts of Europe and Africa. Read more Bear spotted in Kaišiadorys district…
Having asked astronomers for advice to observe the partial solar eclipse specifically by the seaside, crowds of people from all over Lithuania gathered on the Palanga pier. The impressive astronomical phenomenon was accompanied by…
On Wednesday evening, Lithuanians are watching one of the most impressive solar eclipses in recent years. It is best seen on the coast, where there is a wide and open horizon. Vacationers in Nida,…
On Wednesday evening, Lithuanians are preparing to observe a rare phenomenon – a partial solar eclipse, during which in some parts of the country the Moon will cover more than 80% of the Sun’s disk….
Already on Wednesday, August 12, residents of Lithuania will be able to observe a partial solar eclipse. This time the phenomenon will be particularly striking, and since the eclipse will take place in the evening, under favorable weather conditions it will be possible to see an unusual sight – the partially setting eclipsed Sun. Read…
However, in Italy, August stargazing also has a special tradition. On August 10, Italians celebrate La notte di San Lorenzo – St. Lawrence’s Night, when the “falling stars” appearing in the sky are poetically called le lacrime di San Lorenzo – St. Lawrence’s tears. Read more Two Kaunas residents suspected of distributing cocaine, illegally possessing…
Vilnius University (VU) astronomer named the discovered asteroids in honor of the Nida and Šventoji rivers, VU reported on Monday.
On Wednesday afternoon, August 12, residents of Lithuania will be able to observe a partial solar eclipse, during which, according to Vilnius University’s Theoretical Physics and Astronomy…