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In Star Wars’s vast and imaginative universe, the planet Tatooine, home to the iconic Luke Skywalker, has captivated fans with its striking dual-sun sunsets. Recent discussions among astronomers and Star Wars enthusiasts have spotlighted the scientific plausibility and allure of a planet orbiting two stars, a phenomenon known as a circumbinary planet. Tatooine’s depiction in A New Hope, with its twin suns casting a golden glow over the desert landscape, is not just cinematic poetry but also a nod to

For decades, the exact length of a day on Uranus remained one of the solar system’s lingering mysteries. Thanks to meticulous observations by the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have determined that a Uranian day lasts 17 hours, 14 minutes, and 52 seconds—28 seconds longer than the previous estimate from NASA’s Voyager 2 mission in 1986. This discovery resolves a long-standing planetary puzzle and provides crucial data for future exploration of the enigmatic ice giant. The Challenge of Measuring Uranus’ Rotation

On Saturday, March 29, 2025, a significant astronomical event will unfold as a partial solar eclipse graces the skies over vast regions of the Northern Hemisphere. This celestial phenomenon will be observable across parts of Europe, North America, western Africa, and northern Asia, offering millions the opportunity to witness the Moon partially obscuring the Sun.​ Understanding the Partial Solar Eclipse A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow on Earth and

NASA confirmed on Wednesday that it remains committed to its plan, announced last year, to collaborate with SpaceX in bringing two astronauts back from the International Space Station (ISS) “as soon as practical.” This statement followed President Donald Trump’s remarks the previous day, in which he expressed a desire for a faster return of the crew. Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were already set to return aboard a SpaceX capsule in March, following a delay from their initial February

Stargazers are in for a spectacular sight this month as six planets align in the night sky. This phenomenon, known as a planetary parade, promises a captivating experience for both casual observers and astronomy enthusiasts. While the planets won’t form a perfect line, their simultaneous presence in the same part of the sky will undoubtedly be a breathtaking display. The celestial event can be observed on January 21 and January 25, with the latter offering the best view. On January

Conservation International, an environmental group, announced the discovery of an “amphibious mouse” with partially webbed feet that feeds on aquatic insects, one of 27 new species uncovered during a 2022 expedition to Peru’s Amazon. Among the other discoveries were a spiny mouse, a squirrel, eight species of fish, three amphibians, and ten types of butterflies. The research team explored the Alto Mayo protected area, including forest regions, Indigenous territories, and local villages. The group documented over 2,000 animal and plant

The growing number of satellites and accumulation of space debris risk rendering low Earth orbit unusable unless nations and companies collaborate to share critical data for managing this increasingly congested region, experts and industry leaders warn. In late October, a United Nations panel on space traffic coordination emphasized the urgent need for action, recommending the creation of a comprehensive shared database of orbital objects and an international framework for tracking and managing them. Space-faring nations and companies are deploying prominent