Sky alive with rare astronomical phenomena in 2026
World 16:10 05/01/2026This year is shaping up to be one of the most dynamic periods for skywatchers in the decade, marked by a remarkable series of astronomical events ranging from total solar and lunar eclipses to frequent meteor showers and striking planetary displays.
Study shows how solar eclipse made some birds sing like a new day dawned
World 17:34 11/10/2025WASHINGTON - On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse traversed a wide swathe of North America stretching 2,500 miles (4,000 km) from Mexico's Pacific Coast through Texas and across 14 other U.S. states into Canada. The period of totality, when the moon covered the face of the sun, lasted about four minutes depending on the location.
Ho Chi Minh City residents flock to see year’s last solar eclipse
Vietnam News 19:20 26/12/2019The sun was only covered by up to 60 percent at the eclipse’s peak at 12:17 pm