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PAAC Observes Crescent Venus
The planet Venus underwent its Greatest Eastern Elongation this year, 29th October, during its evening apparition. The following month, Venus reached its maximum altitude in the evening sky, appearing highest, just after sunset, above the western horizon. During this time the planet would appear Crescent giving amateur astronomers and astronomers, a beautiful view of the... Continue Reading
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The Geminids Meteor Shower: All You Need To Know
With Venus glittering in the evening skies, hope of comet Leonard becoming visible in the coming days and the year that comes to an end (so quickly, like every single year, We’re finally approaching the day when the Geminids Meteor Shower peaks. The Geminds meteor shower always a favourite among the annual meteor showers is... Continue Reading
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Why the Dec 4th Total Eclipse is Visible only in Antarctica?
All of us get excited when there’s an eclipse approaching. This excitement is off the roof, if the eclipse is Annular or Total. 2021 was going to end with a Bang with the Total Eclipse occurring today. But there’s this problem of visibility. The eclipse is visible only in Antarctica and a very tiny portion... Continue Reading
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Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1) : How to watch?
2021 will be over in less than a month and with all the lockdown, unexpected-non-stop rains and clouds, the silver lining seems to be here! Leonard is here! Comet Leonard will be at perihelion on the 3rd January 2021. On this journey through the Inner solar system, the comet will be closest to Earth on... Continue Reading
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19th Nov: Partial Lunar Eclipse – All you need to know
This year, the Beaver Moon will pass through the Earth’s Umbra. During this time, 99% of the Full Moon will be obscured by the Earth’s shadow. This will be a Partial Lunar Eclipse and the last Lunar Eclipse of 2021. Special Eclipse As the Moon is at the farthest point from the Earth (at apogee),... Continue Reading