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By Rumeshika Kanagaraj Every year, the night sky graces us with fleeting streaks of light meteors, or “shooting stars” as Earth journeys through dusty trails left by ancient comets. These mesmerizing light shows are known as meteor showers, and they occur when our planet crosses paths with clouds of cosmic debris. As these tiny fragments

By: H.M.Y Wickramaarachchi Every planet in our solar system experiences seasons in its own way, and Saturn is no exception. But Saturn’s equinox brings with it a cosmic spectacle that’s unique and fascinating: the vanishing of its iconic rings.  Let’s dive into what happens during a Saturnian equinox and why astronomers eagerly await this rare

By Aadhila Nasir The η-Aquarids meteor shower is an annual phenomenon that captivates and brings stargazers together among the many significant events that light up the night sky. The η-Aquarids meteor shower is active from April 19 to May 28. However, it is expected to peak on the nights of May 5th and 6th. This

By Pumudu Ramuditha Saturn – the sixth planet from the Sun, the second biggest planet of the solar system, the planet with the lightest density; with many names, this Jovian giant is highlighted out from the rest of the planets by one striking feature – its spectacular ring system. They consist of countless ice and

By Aadhila Nasir A night sky to remember is dawning upon us but this time the planets will be in the spotlight. On the 28th of February, the rare occurrence of a planetary alignment is expected to happen at dusk. This celestial event features seven planets which are Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and