Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S04E14
Welcome to another thrilling episode of Astronomy Daily, where we bring you the latest in space news and celestial wonders. I'm Anna, and today we have an exciting lineup of stories that will ignite your curiosity about the cosmos.
Highlights:
- Spectacular Solar Eclipses of the Next Decade : Get ready to mark your calendars for a decade of breathtaking solar eclipses starting in 2026. From Russia to Australia, we'll guide you through seven major eclipses, including the spectacular 6-minute totality in Luxor, Egypt, in 2027.
- Farewell to Gaia's Star Mapping Mission : The European Space Agency's Gaia spacecraft has concluded its 12-year mission, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy. With two major data releases still to come, Gaia's 3D map of nearly 2 billion stars will continue to reshape our understanding of the Milky Way.
- The Sun's Magnetic Field Flip : Our Sun is preparing for a magnetic field reversal, a fascinating event that occurs every 11 years. Discover how this cosmic flip influences solar activity and what it means for our planet.
- Celestial Gathering of Comet and Planets : Southern hemisphere stargazers are in for a treat as Comet C/2024 G3 (Atlas) and a rare planetary alignment grace the night sky. Learn how to spot these celestial wonders with the help of astronomy apps.
- Private Moon Missions: Two private lunar landers, Blue Ghost and Resilience, have embarked on their journeys to the Moon. Discover their innovative missions and the science they aim to achieve on the lunar surface.
- Hubble Space Telescope's 35th Anniversary Challenge: Celebrate Hubble's legacy by participating in a special observing challenge. Amateur astronomers can explore celestial objects studied by Hubble and earn certification through public outreach. For more information visit: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/hubble/science/explore-the-night-sky/hubbles-night-sky-challenge/ (https://science.nasa.gov/mission/hubble/science/explore-the-night-sky/hubbles-night-sky-challenge/)
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00:00:00 --> 00:00:02 welcome to astronomy daily I'm your host
00:00:02 --> 00:00:04 Anna and we have a great lineup of space
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00:00:06 --> 00:00:08 with you today we'll explore the next
00:00:08 --> 00:00:11 decade of spectacular solar eclipses Bid
00:00:11 --> 00:00:13 Farewell to a groundbreaking star
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00:00:18 --> 00:00:19 we'll tell you about an exciting
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00:00:21 --> 00:00:24 comet and multiple planets get updates
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00:00:26 --> 00:00:28 about a special challenge celebrating
00:00:28 --> 00:00:30 the Hubble space telescopes 35th
00:00:30 --> 00:00:33 Anniversary stay with us for all these
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00:00:34 --> 00:00:37 more Eclipse Chasers get ready to mark
00:00:37 --> 00:00:40 your calendars and make those bookings
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00:00:42 --> 00:00:45 truly spectacular solar shows let's
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00:00:47 --> 00:00:50 will Grace our skies between 2026 and
00:00:50 --> 00:00:53 2034 the first total solar eclipse will
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00:00:56 --> 00:00:58 viewers in Russia Greenland Iceland and
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00:01:07 --> 00:01:08 though Northern Spain offers better
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00:02:02 --> 00:02:04 Australia this could be your perfect
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00:03:10 --> 00:03:12 the European Space Agency star mapping
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00:03:40 --> 00:03:42 ever attempted the mission's conclusion
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00:10:18 --> 00:10:20 during its surface Mission Blue Ghost
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00:11:41 --> 00:11:44 moon if you're an avid skywatcher here's
00:11:44 --> 00:11:47 a fun activity you may want to sign up
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