Failed Venus Probe Kosmos 482 Crashes Back to Earth

After 53 years in orbit, the long-stranded Kosmos 482 spacecraft has finally returned to Earth. Originally launched by the Soviet Union in 1972 as part of its Venus exploration program, the probe failed to leave Earth’s orbit and reentered the atmosphere on May 10, 2025, over the Indian Ocean near Jakarta. A Mission That Never …

Kick Off 2025 with a Meteor Shower, an Eclipse, and Venus

Start the year with a celestial treat! The night skies on January 3 and 4, 2025, will offer skywatchers an unforgettable spectacle. From a dazzling Venus-Moon conjunction to a meteor shower and a partial lunar eclipse, these events promise to inspire stargazers everywhere. Whether you observe in person or online, these astronomical phenomena will make …

Moon and Venus Conjunction Dazzles Saudi Skies

RAFHA: A stunning celestial event took place over Saudi Arabia’s northern skies on Saturday night. The moon and Venus aligned in conjunction, reported the Saudi Press Agency. This phenomenon, known as a conjunction, was visible to the naked eye after sunset. In the Northern Border region, the moon and Venus were separated by just three …

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