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What is the best time to see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower? Where and how can I see it in Australia? | Astronomy

Stargazers and early risers are in for a stellar show this week, with one of the biggest meteor showers in the southern hemisphere due to light up the skies.The meteors — called the Eta Aquariids – pass through the atmosphere every year, but 2025 is due to be particularly luminous as the moon won’t be visible when they arrive.Here’s how to catch a view of the celestial delight.What is the best time to see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower?The good thing is this particular meteor shower not only happens every year, but spans multiple days.McElroy said Wednesday 7 May would be the “best day” for stargazers, with around two dozen meteors expected to pass per hour.But if it happens to be cloudy that day, you won’t blink and miss it. The shower will continue to have a strong showing on the days p...

Ancient Aliens or Earth’s Hidden Rulers? • Latest UFO Sightings

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Ancient Aliens or Earth’s Hidden Rulers? • Latest UFO Sightings

For decades, stories of alien abductions and mysterious creatures have flooded the paranormal landscape. But one specific entity has consistently stood out for its strangeness, intelligence, and chilling consistency: the Mantis Beings. Towering insectoid creatures, described as resembling humanoid praying mantises, have been reported across the globe—from ancient cave paintings to modern-day abduction experiences.Encounters Along the Musconetcong RiverIn New Jersey, the quiet Musconetcong River has become a hotspot for reported sightings. Since 2006, multiple witnesses have come forward with eerily similar experiences: the forest falls silent, electronics fail, and a tall insectoid figure emerges—often accompanied by a low, humming vibration.One of the earliest sightings came from a fisher...

Review – ‘The Bad Batch: Ghost Agents’ Issue #3 Serves Up Plenty of Cartoony Action

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Review – ‘The Bad Batch: Ghost Agents’ Issue #3 Serves Up Plenty of Cartoony Action

Something that Star Wars:Hyperspace Stories – The Bad Batch: Ghost Agents has nailed from the start is its tone. Replicating the goofy, wisecracking, and sometimes absurd antics of Clone Force 99, the series is perfect for fans of the animated series. It also helps that many other fan-favorites make a return. The Bad Batch: Ghost Agents issue #3 keeps that streak alive with humor, intense action, and more guests. Alongside artist Reese Hannigan, inker Elisabetta D’Amico, and colorist Michael Atiyeh, each page is filled to the edge with color and excitement. Spoilers below… After the semi-reveal that the target the Bad Batch is tracking is Asajj Ventress, the squad works to capture her and Hunter, who is right on her tail. They intercept a message between her and Aurra Sing stating that...

Women Scientists Explore Nepal’s Ponkar Glacier – State of the Planet

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Women Scientists Explore Nepal’s Ponkar Glacier – State of the Planet

One chilly morning this past December, nine women awoke to the sight of a glacier looming before them, glowing orange in the rising sun. These scientists had spent their lives studying the cryosphere—the frozen part of the Earth—but most had never encountered it in person. The members of this group were selected as the first cohort of the Hindu Kush Himalaya HKH Women on Ice expedition, an initiative recently launched by the International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). ICIMOD is a Nepal-based NGO focused on the conservation and sustainability of mountain regions in Asia. For this expedition, women from five countries traveled to the Ponkar Glacier in the Gandaki River basin in Nepal. Participants descend from Bhimtang to Goa after the snow. Courtesy of Silian ...

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Engine change delays ispace-built lunar lander mission

WASHINGTON — A change in engines will cause the launch of a lunar lander being built for a NASA-funded mission to slip from 2026 to 2027.In a May 9 statement, ispace U.S., the American subsidiary of Japan’s ispace, said it will use a new engine called VoidRunner for its Apex 1.0 lunar lander. That lander is being developed by ispace U.S. for a team led by Draper flying a mission that is part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program.The company previously planned to use an engine from Agile Space Industries called A2200, a bipropellant engine that produces about 2,200 newtons (500 pounds-force) of thrust. However, ispace U.S. said that after a review with Agile, the companies concluded the A2200 “would not be supplied within the originally planned procurement schedu...