Pakistan to get better weather monitoring system from Japan
The Pakistani government has finalised an agreement with Japan for the procurement and installation of telemetry stations and automatic weather stations for improved flood forecasting and weather monitoring system.
Will Pakistanis witness last solar eclipse of 2024?
The second and last solar eclipse of the year 2024 will take place during the night of October 2 and 3.
‘Mini moon’ all set to enter Earth’s orbit
Scientists have announced that Earth is set to acquire a temporary second moon this autumn, as a small asteroid is expected to be captured by the planet’s gravitational pull. The cosmic visitor, often referred to as a “mini-moon,” will make its brief appearance starting from September 29. Asteroid to orbit
Two asteroids approaching earth, warns NASA
Two asteroids are set to glide past Earth tomorrow (September 24). One of them stands out because its massive size of 120 feet, according to NASA.
Earth to welcome ‘mini-moon’ as asteroid approaches
Earth is set to gain a temporary “mini-moon” in just a few days, as asteroid 2024 PT5, roughly the size of two SUVs, makes a close approach to our planet. This Near-Earth object (NEO) will enter a horseshoe orbit around Earth on September 29 before departing on November 25. Asteroid
Will Pakistan witness the second lunar eclipse of the year on Sep 17?
The second lunar eclipse of 2024 will occur on September 17 (September 18 according to Pakistani time) but it will not be visible in Pakistan.
Climate crisis is making days longer, study says
Climate change is making each day longer, though the change is very small—just milliseconds. This slight increase in day length could potentially affect things like internet traffic, financial transactions, and GPS navigation, which all depend on precise timekeeping. Read more: Indonesia to extend visa-free entry to citizens from 20 countries
