Moon’s temperature dropped significantly due to COVID-19 lockdown, study reveals
A recent report has unveiled a surprising consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing that its effects extended beyond Earth, influencing conditions as far away as the moon. As the highly contagious virus spread globally, instilling widespread fear and leading to numerous fatalities, countries implemented strict lockdowns, resulting in a drastic
‘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
Lunar eclipse will be visible in Pakistan on Wednesday
According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), a partial lunar eclipse will be visible across parts of Pakistan on Wednesday, September 18.
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.
Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet for Rabi-ul-Awwal moon sighting on Wednesday
The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is scheduled to convene on September 4, Wednesday to observe the moon sighting for Rabi-ul-Awwal, 1446 AH.
China’s spacecraft lands on Moon’s far side
China’s space agency, the China National Space Administration (CNSA), announced that its Chang’e 6 mission lander successfully executed a soft landing on the far side of the moon late Saturday. According to Space News, the lander touched down gently at 6:23 PM in the southern region of the Apollo crater,
Pakistan launches historic lunar mission
Pakistan's lunar mission aims to explore the moon's elusive "dark side," will incorporate lunar research payloads from multiple countries.
