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It's official: Earth now has two moons - Earth.com
Nov 21, 2024 · Over the past few weeks, you’ve probably heard somewhere that Earth was going to get a second moon. Well, we can now confirm that Earth now officially has two moons after capturing asteroid 2024 PT5.
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Today's Image of the Day from the European Space Agency features massive amounts of smoke rising from multiple wildfires in Southern California The largest blaze is the Palisades Fire, which ignited near the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles on January 7, 2025.
Record ocean warming in 2024 is a warning for our planet
4 days ago · The ocean, which covers 70% of Earth’s surface, is reaching unprecedented high temperatures – not just at the surface but throughout the upper 2,000 meters (6,561 feet). A new study led by Lijing Cheng, a professor in the Institute of Atmospheric Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences ...
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The diverse landscapes of Central Italy Today's Video of the Day from the European Space Agency features an incredible satellite view of Central Italy, which includes the regions of Tuscany, Umbria, Marche, and Lazio.
Planet Mars captured in "true" color for the first time ever
Jan 8, 2024 · Twenty years ago, the European Space Agency’s Mars Express embarked on a journey to the Red Planet. Today, we’re celebrating this milestone with a breathtaking mosaic of Mars, showcasing the planet’s true, diverse colors and composition in incredible detail.. This stunning visual feat, made possible by the High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) aboard Mars Express, is a fascinating deep ...
NASA maps Earth's ocean floors from space in stunning detail
Dec 18, 2024 · The more finely tuned view reveals intricate ridges and valleys that traditional methods missed. These fresh insights help scientists understand how underwater landforms might affect tsunami speed and direction, and whether they attract clusters of unique organisms preferring specific conditions found around submerged peaks.
Vast ocean 400-miles inside the Earth creates "ringwoodite" gems ...
Aug 29, 2024 · Aided by a mineral called ringwoodite, researchers found evidence of a vast ocean trapped inside Earth, deep beneath the United States.
Earth is moving towards a 25-hour day as its rotation changes
Dec 3, 2023 · Scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have discovered that a day on Earth could eventually extend to 25 hours. The research marks a significant advancement in understanding Earth’s rotation through rotational dynamics. Contrary to common belief, Earth’s rotation does not adhere to a precise 24-hour cycle.