Projectiles of this size rarely collide with our planet. Shortly before midnight on Saturday, an enormous blue-green fireball lit up the skies over Portugal, turning night back into day for a few incredible seconds. Also visible across parts of Spain, the light show was the work of a comet that burned up in the Earth’s atmosphere as its race across the cosmos came to a … [Read more...] about Rare Fireball Comet Turns Night Into Day Over Spain And Portugal In Spectacular Footage
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Comet Moth: One of the World’s Largest Silk Moths
The comet moth (Argema mittrei) or Madagascan moon moth is a native to the rain forests of Madagascar. It is one of the world's largest silk moths, with a wingspan of up to 20 centimeters and a tail span of up to 15 centimeters. Comet moths are known for their beautiful and intricate wings. The wings are yellowish-brown with large eyespots and dark markings. The eyespots are … [Read more...] about Comet Moth: One of the World’s Largest Silk Moths
On February 1st, A Rare Green Comet Will Pass By Earth For The First Time In 50,000 Years
E3 will be the first comet to light up the sky since the Neowise comet in summer 2020 A comet that was last visible in the night sky while Neanderthals were still on the planet is about to appear once more. On February 1, 2023, the C/2022 E3 (ZTF) comet, which orbits the sun every 50,000 years, will come within 26 million miles of Earth and be visible to the unaided … [Read more...] about On February 1st, A Rare Green Comet Will Pass By Earth For The First Time In 50,000 Years