U.S. Accelerates Lunar Nuclear Reactor Development Amid Geopolitical Competition The push to deploy fission surface power systems on the Moon reflects growing strategic competition in space exploration, emphasizing technological dominance and long-term lunar habitation... Competition Natural sciences Science fiction Aug 5, 2025
2025's Strawberry Moon Celestial Event: Rare Micro Moon Illuminates Global Skies This rare astronomical phenomenon, known as the Strawberry Moon, represents a 'micro moon' event with reduced apparent size and brightness due to its apogee position. The atmospheric scattering effect... Moon Natural sciences Science fiction Aug 5, 2025
June 2025 Celestial Spectacle: Strawberry Moon, Arietid Meteor Shower, and Asteroid 2024 YR4 Visibility This event highlights astronomical phenomena influencing public stargazing opportunities, including lunar cycles, meteor shower activity, and near-Earth object visibility. The interplay of planetary... Meteorites Natural sciences Science fiction Aug 3, 2025
Astrophotographer Captures ISS Transit Against Solar Flare in Arizona On June 30, 2025, astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy captured a rare image of the International Space Station (ISS) transiting the Sun during a solar flare eruption. The photograph, titled "Kardashev... Natural sciences Science fiction Solar energy Jul 26, 2025
Meteorite Fireball Sighted Across Six U.S. States, Causes Tremors and Roof Damage On June 26, 2025, a bright fireball, likely a meteorite, was reported across six southeastern U.S. states. The event caused tremors and a loud sonic boom, with one resident’s roof damaged by a falling... Natural sciences Science fiction Trees Jul 26, 2025
Earth Reaches Aphelion on July 3, 2025, Influenced by Axis Tilt Rather Than Solar Distance On July 3, 2025, Earth reached aphelion at 152,087,738 kilometers from the Sun's center, its farthest point of the year. Despite being 5.1 million kilometers farther than at perihelion, Northern... Boundaries Natural sciences Science fiction Jul 26, 2025
Earth's Rotation Accelerates, Leading to Shortest Days in 2024 and 2025 Earth's rotation has accelerated since 2020, causing several days in 2024 and 2025 to be shorter than the standard 24 hours. On July 5, 2024, the shortest day was recorded at 1. Dari Natural sciences Science fiction Jul 26, 2025
Northern Lights Expected in 14-15 U.S. States Due to Geomagnetic Storms A geomagnetic storm caused by heightened solar activity is expected to make the Northern Lights visible in 14-15 U.S. states, including Michigan, Wisconsin, Vermont, and others, on June 25. Dari Natural sciences Science fiction Jul 1, 2025