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From ancient rock carvings to Einstein: How eclipses changed human history- Perseid meteor shower 2026 peak time tonight: Best viewing times in India, UK, US, Australia and where to look in the sky
- Solar eclipse: A strange yellow line appeared during the 1868 phenomenon in India, sparking a mystery that took nearly 27 years to solve and eventually led scientists to helium
- Surya Grahan 2026 August 12 solar eclipse time in India: Check sutak time, where it will be visibile and do’s and don’tsSurya Grahan 2026 Time in India: Surya Grahan 2026 will occur on August 12, but the total solar eclipse will not be visible in India. Check...11 Aug, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
- Solar Eclipse 2026 - August 12, 2026: Why Ancient China Believed a Dragon Was Eating the SunAncient China viewed solar eclipses as omens from celestial creatures. A powerful dragon was believed to devour the Sun during these events...11 Aug, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Tom Hanks: "It's always a combination of physics and poetry that I find inspiring. It's hard to wrap your head around things like..." The Interstellar actor’s powerful take on science, wonder, imagination and the mysteries of the universeThe quote of the day by Tom Hanks beautifully captures the connection between science, imagination and human wonder. In this inspiring quot...10 Aug, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
- August 12 solar eclipse: Check US states that can witness the astronomical phenomenon, timings and viewing detailsSkywatchers in Europe and North America anticipate a total solar eclipse on August 12. A narrow path of totality will cross Greenland, Icel...09 Aug, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
- In 1623, a German astronomer invented the earliest known mechanical calculating machine revealed centuries later in two unknown letters written to Johannes Kepler: How Wilhelm Schickard developed 'calculating clock'?In 1623, a German astronomer invented the earliest known mechanical calculating machine, known as the calculating clock. Wilhelm Schickard ...08 Aug, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
- A Rare Cosmic Alignment Is Coming on 12 August, 2026 - Here's Why Skywatchers Around the World Are ExcitedA spectacular six-planet alignment will grace the pre-dawn sky around August 12, 2026, giving millions of skywatchers a chance to witness o...07 Aug, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
- A hidden black hole stayed invisible until it destroyed a passing star, revealing a cosmic mysteryAstronomers have identified a dormant supermassive black hole far from its galaxy's center. This hidden object revealed itself by tearing a...07 Aug, 2026, 05.37 AM IST
- Once-in-a-century moment on August 12: Spain village to go dark twice amid total solar eclipse and Perseid meteor showerAvellanosa de Muñó will witness Spain's first total solar eclipse since 1912. This rare event occurs on August 12, 2026, near sunset. The v...06 Aug, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
- Scientists uncover a hidden force shaping the Sun in breathtaking new imagesNew images from the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope reveal swirling plasma patterns. Scientists have observed Kelvin-Helmholtz instability...05 Aug, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Nicolaus Copernicus: 'Although all the good arts serve to draw man's mind away from vices and...' - inspiring quote by father of astronomy teaches life lessons on how learning shapes character and how knowledge helps you become a better personQuote of the day by Nicolaus Copernicus: Nicolaus Copernicus believed learning and arts shape character and lead to better lives. His quote...05 Aug, 2026, 03.12 AM IST
- Rare triple sky event on August 12, 2026: Solar eclipse, Perseid meteor shower, and six-planet parade to dazzle stargazersMark your calendars for August 12, 2026, when the night sky will come alive with a unique blend of celestial wonders. A total solar eclipse...05 Aug, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
- In 2009, scientists suggested ancient Greeks chose temple sites based on the ground beneath themA groundbreaking study has found that numerous ancient Greek temples in Sicily are primarily aligned with the sun's rise, setting them apar...04 Aug, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
- August Solar Eclipse 2026: The biggest sky event since 2024 is almost here — will day turn into night? Here's where to watchThe August Solar Eclipse is just the start of an exciting month for skywatchers. Soon after the eclipse, the Perseid meteor shower reaches ...03 Aug, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
- 5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes north of Egypt's Suez, no damage reportedEgypt Earthquake: An earthquake measuring 5.6 magnitude struck near Egypt's Suez city early Monday. No casualties or damage were reported b...03 Aug, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Isaac Newton: “I can calculate the motion of heavenly bodies but not the madness of people.” - A life lesson from one of the greatest scientists of all timeSir Isaac Newton noted human madness is hard to calculate. He found planetary motion predictable through mathematics and science. Newton's ...02 Aug, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
- Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking and Edwin Hubble once got this honour. Narayana Murthy's son Rohan shares 3 family milestones achieved in a weekRohan Murty shared three major family milestones from the past week. His father, Infosys co-founder N. R. Narayana Murthy, received his 40t...01 Aug, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Edwin Hubble: 'We do not know why we are born into the world, but we can try to find out what sort of a world it is.' American astronomer on understanding our place in the universeCurious is what makes people differ from other animals. Years ago, famed American astronomer Edwin Hubble encouraged people to be more inqu...31 Jul, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
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