Showing posts with label transit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label transit. Show all posts
Saturday, May 07, 2016
Transit of Mercury
Source - Space Weather News for May 7, 2016: http://spaceweather.com
TRANSIT OF MERCURY: On Monday morning, May 9th, Mercury will pass directly between Earth and the sun, producing a rare transit visible from the Americas, Europe, Africa and parts of Asia. Visit Spaceweather.com for observing tips and links to live webcasts.
CHANCE OF STORMS: NOAA forecasters say there is a 65% chance of G1-class geomagnetic storms on May 9th when Earth enters a solar wind stream filled with negative-polarity magnetic fields. A display of high-latitude auroras is possible, especially in the southern hemisphere where visibility is improved by darkening autumn skies.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
A Transit of Venus on Dec. 21, 2012
Source - NASA Science News for Dec. 20, 2012
This Friday, Dec. 21st, researchers will use NASA's Cassini spacecraft to observe a rare transit of Venus visible from the planet Saturn.
The complete article can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/
Here is a bonus video about DEC 21, 2012: NASA is so sure the world will not come to an end on Dec. 21, 2012, they've already released a video about the day after. View "Why the World Didn't End Yesterday" at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Or you can view the video here:
Standard YouTube License
Friday, June 08, 2012
Hubble Transit of Venus
Source - Space Weather News for June 7, 2012: http://spaceweather.com
HUBBLE TRANSIT OF VENUS: Transits of Venus are rare. Transits of Venus with the Hubble Space Telescope alongside are unprecedented. Astrophotographer Thierry Legault has captured a historic photo of Hubble crossing the face of the sun right beside the inky-black disk of Venus. It is highlighted on today's edition of http://spaceweather.com.
The world's largest collection of Venus Transit images may be found in Space Weather's new realtime photo gallery: http://spaceweather.com/
SOLAR FLARE ALERTS: Would you like a call when sunspots erupt? Solar flare alerts are available from http://spaceweathertext.com (text) and http://spaceweatherphone.com (voice).
HUBBLE TRANSIT OF VENUS: Transits of Venus are rare. Transits of Venus with the Hubble Space Telescope alongside are unprecedented. Astrophotographer Thierry Legault has captured a historic photo of Hubble crossing the face of the sun right beside the inky-black disk of Venus. It is highlighted on today's edition of http://spaceweather.com.
The world's largest collection of Venus Transit images may be found in Space Weather's new realtime photo gallery: http://spaceweather.com/
SOLAR FLARE ALERTS: Would you like a call when sunspots erupt? Solar flare alerts are available from http://spaceweathertext.com (text) and http://spaceweatherphone.com (voice).
Tuesday, June 05, 2012
Transit of Venus - Full Coverage from Space Weather News
Source - Space Weather News for June 5, 2012: http://spaceweather.com
TRANSIT OF VENUS: The historic 2012 Transit of Venus commences today, June 5th, at 3:09 pm Pacific Daylight Time (22:09 UT). Spaceweather.com is covering the event with observing tips, a real-time photo gallery, and links to live webcasts from around the world. Extraordinary photos of Venus taken during the hours leading up to the transit are also featured on today's edition of http://spaceweather.com .
SOLAR WIND: A stream of high-speed solar wind is buffeting Earth's magnetic field, stirring geomagnetic activity around the poles. NOAA forecasters estimate a better-than-even chance of high-latitude geomagnetic storms during the next 24 hours. Aurora alerts are available from http://spaceweathertext.com (text) and http://spaceweatherphone.com (voice).
TRANSIT OF VENUS: The historic 2012 Transit of Venus commences today, June 5th, at 3:09 pm Pacific Daylight Time (22:09 UT). Spaceweather.com is covering the event with observing tips, a real-time photo gallery, and links to live webcasts from around the world. Extraordinary photos of Venus taken during the hours leading up to the transit are also featured on today's edition of http://spaceweather.com .
SOLAR WIND: A stream of high-speed solar wind is buffeting Earth's magnetic field, stirring geomagnetic activity around the poles. NOAA forecasters estimate a better-than-even chance of high-latitude geomagnetic storms during the next 24 hours. Aurora alerts are available from http://spaceweathertext.com (text) and http://spaceweatherphone.com (voice).
Monday, June 04, 2012
The Mysterious Arc of Venus
Source - NASA Science News for June 4, 2012
Astronomers hope to glimpse a "ring of fire" around Venus during its historic transit across the sun on June 5-6. The apparition, if it is seen, could help crack some of the deepest mysteries of the second planet.
The full story can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/
A companion video is posted below and can also be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Astronomers hope to glimpse a "ring of fire" around Venus during its historic transit across the sun on June 5-6. The apparition, if it is seen, could help crack some of the deepest mysteries of the second planet.
The full story can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/
A companion video is posted below and can also be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Saturday, June 02, 2012
James Cook and the Transit of Venus
Source - NASA Science News for June 2, 2012
What's the best reason to observe the 2012 Transit of Venus? It could be history. Today's story from Science@NASA recounts one explorer's role in "the Apollo program of the 18th Century."
The full story can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/
A companion video is posted below and can also be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
(Sorry, but this looks like a duplicate video from NASA)
What's the best reason to observe the 2012 Transit of Venus? It could be history. Today's story from Science@NASA recounts one explorer's role in "the Apollo program of the 18th Century."
The full story can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/
A companion video is posted below and can also be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
(Sorry, but this looks like a duplicate video from NASA)
Friday, June 01, 2012
The ISS Transit of Venus
Source - NASA Science News for May 31, 2012
High above Earth, astronaut Don Pettit is about to become the first human to witness and photograph a transit of Venus from space. His images and commentary will be streamed to Earth during the crossing.
The full story can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/
A companion video is posted below and can also be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
High above Earth, astronaut Don Pettit is about to become the first human to witness and photograph a transit of Venus from space. His images and commentary will be streamed to Earth during the crossing.
The full story can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/
A companion video is posted below and can also be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Monday, May 28, 2012
Partial Eclipse of the Strawberry Moon
Source - NASA Science News for May 28, 2012
On Monday, June 4th, the Moon will pass through the shadow of Earth, producing a partial lunar eclipse visible across the Pacific from China to the United States.
The full story can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/
A companion video is posted below and can also be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
On Monday, June 4th, the Moon will pass through the shadow of Earth, producing a partial lunar eclipse visible across the Pacific from China to the United States.
The full story can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/
A companion video is posted below and can also be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Friday, May 18, 2012
Solar Eclipse this Weekend
Source - Space Weather News for May 18, 2012: http://spaceweather.com
ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE: On Sunday, May 20th, the Moon will pass in front of the Sun, producing a "ring of fire" solar eclipse visible across the Pacific side of Earth from China to the United States. Observing tips, visibility maps, and links to live webcasts may be found at http://spaceweather.com.
GET READY FOR THE TRANSIT OF VENUS: Explore Scientific's White Light Solar Observing System offers a great view of sunspots, eclipses, and once-in-a-lifetime planetary transits. It's available now in the Space Weather Store: http://www.shopspaceweather.
ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE: On Sunday, May 20th, the Moon will pass in front of the Sun, producing a "ring of fire" solar eclipse visible across the Pacific side of Earth from China to the United States. Observing tips, visibility maps, and links to live webcasts may be found at http://spaceweather.com.
GET READY FOR THE TRANSIT OF VENUS: Explore Scientific's White Light Solar Observing System offers a great view of sunspots, eclipses, and once-in-a-lifetime planetary transits. It's available now in the Space Weather Store: http://www.shopspaceweather.
Coming Soon: The 2012 Transit of Venus
Source - NASA Science News for May 18, 2012
It won't happen again until December 2117. On June 5th, 2012, Venus will transit the face of the sun. The best places to watch are in the mid-Pacific, but travel is not required. The historic event is widely visible around the world, including at sunset from the USA.
The full story can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/
A companion video is posted below and can also be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
It won't happen again until December 2117. On June 5th, 2012, Venus will transit the face of the sun. The best places to watch are in the mid-Pacific, but travel is not required. The historic event is widely visible around the world, including at sunset from the USA.
The full story can be found here: http://science.nasa.gov/
A companion video is posted below and can also be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Atlantis Transits the Sun Just Before Landing
Source - Space Weather News for July 21, 2011: http://spaceweather.com
FINAL ACT: Space shuttle Atlantis landed in Florida this morning, bringing an end to NASA's 30-year shuttle program. Just 21 minutes before the de-orbit burn, a photographer in Germany snapped what may be the last-ever photo of a shuttle in space. He caught Atlantis transiting the face of the sun, silhouetted against a backdrop of solar fire in conjunction with nearby sunspot AR1254. Visit http://spaceweather.com for images and more information.
AURORA WATCH: A fast stream of solar wind is buffeting Earth's magnetic field on July 21st. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras, especially in the southern hemisphere where night skies are winter-dark. Aurora alerts are available from http://spaceweatherphone.com (voice) or http://spaceweathertext.com (text).
FINAL ACT: Space shuttle Atlantis landed in Florida this morning, bringing an end to NASA's 30-year shuttle program. Just 21 minutes before the de-orbit burn, a photographer in Germany snapped what may be the last-ever photo of a shuttle in space. He caught Atlantis transiting the face of the sun, silhouetted against a backdrop of solar fire in conjunction with nearby sunspot AR1254. Visit http://spaceweather.com for images and more information.
AURORA WATCH: A fast stream of solar wind is buffeting Earth's magnetic field on July 21st. High-latitude sky watchers should be alert for auroras, especially in the southern hemisphere where night skies are winter-dark. Aurora alerts are available from http://spaceweatherphone.com (voice) or http://spaceweathertext.com (text).
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Atlantis and the ISS Transit the Sun
Source - Space Weather News for May 23, 2010: http://spaceweather.com
SOLAR TRANSIT: Yesterday in Switzerland, Thierry Legault photographed the International Space Station and space shuttle Atlantis passing directly in front of the sun, not far from new sunspot 1072. The veteran astrophotographer calls the image his "best ever of a solar transit," and indeed the silhouette of the docked spaceships backlit by "solar fire" is a must see. It is featured on today's edition of http://spaceweather.com.
DOUBLE FLYBY ALERT: Atlantis is scheduled to undock from the ISS on Sunday, May 23rd, at 11:22 am EDT, setting the stage for double flybys over many towns and cities around the world. Need a flyby prediction? There's an app for that: http://simpleflybys.com .
SOLAR TRANSIT: Yesterday in Switzerland, Thierry Legault photographed the International Space Station and space shuttle Atlantis passing directly in front of the sun, not far from new sunspot 1072. The veteran astrophotographer calls the image his "best ever of a solar transit," and indeed the silhouette of the docked spaceships backlit by "solar fire" is a must see. It is featured on today's edition of http://spaceweather.com.
DOUBLE FLYBY ALERT: Atlantis is scheduled to undock from the ISS on Sunday, May 23rd, at 11:22 am EDT, setting the stage for double flybys over many towns and cities around the world. Need a flyby prediction? There's an app for that: http://simpleflybys.com .
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