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September Equinox : All You Need to Know
The 23rd of September this year is the day of September Equinox. The day of equal day and night they say. But is it really? Let’s find out. What is Equinox and What’s so special? Equinox is an astronomically significant day when the duration of the day and the night on the Earth is equal.... Continue Reading
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The Night Sky and its Beauty
Read in : English Kannada Throughout history, humans were fascinated by the events in the skies. Over centuries we have witnessed the movement of the sun, the moon – with phases – ever changing; the bright glittering Venus, Jupiter, the moments where the Sun was eclipsed by a disc. On a clear night sky, we’ve... Continue Reading
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Sky this Month : September
September is here. Episode Ten: The Sky This Month : September This month we introduce you to the Summer Triangle at its peak altitude, the various stars and constellations visible and the planets in action. The audio is designed to guide you through the night sky ideally visible around 8.00pm each night in September. You... Continue Reading
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This August’s Full Moon – The Blue Moon
Although we have a Full Moon every month, the Sturgeon Moon (Full Moon of August) this year will be a special one. Here’s Why: The Blue Moon A Blue Moon is a Full Moon which is the 3rd Full Moon, when an astronomical season (Equinox to Solstice or vice-versa) has 4 Full Moons. Given that... Continue Reading
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The Perseids Meteor Shower : All you need to know
The Perseids Meteor Shower will peak in August. Here's how to spot them and when. All you need to know about the best shower of the year.... Continue Reading