Astronomy, Earth, Moon, Mars & Beyond and Mysteries

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Since there are more than just scientific observations, I decided to start this thread where anyone can post articles about our planet, Earth, including the seven wonders of the world and other mysteries, other planets in our solar system and NASA. So, please feel welcome and free to share what you find in this thread.

Scientists reveal what the looming geomagnetic flip could do to Earth

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Earth’s magnetic field is quietly, steadily changing, and the shift is no longer just an abstract concern for geophysicists. As the protective shield that deflects charged particles from the Sun weakens and drifts, scientists are probing what a future geomagnetic flip could mean for satellites, power grids, navigation and life at the surface. The picture that emerges is less an instant doomsday than a drawn-out stress test of the systems that modern civilization depends on.

Researchers now see signs that the field is evolving in ways that resemble the early stages of past reversals, when north and south magnetic poles swapped places. I find that the most striking message from the data is not that catastrophe is imminent, but that the next few centuries could bring a more restless, uneven magnetic shield, with consequences that will be felt first in orbit and in the high atmosphere before they touch daily life on the ground.

This is a video.

NASA shuts down first alien biosignature investigation over concerning 'outpacing' evidence

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NASA has temporarily stopped its most ambitious search yet for signs of alien life, after two years of picking apart data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).

Scientists think they have found Noah's Ark in Turkey - dimensions match Genesis

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Ground-penetrating radar has detected what researchers describe as artificial internal structures at Turkey’s Durupınar Formation-the boat-shaped geological feature that’s sparked decades of Noah’s Ark speculation. The findings include a 13-foot central corridor, layered interiors suggesting three decks, and internal voids reaching six meters deep, matching biblical dimensions with unsettling precision.

High-tech Archaeology Meets Ancient Claims

You know that feeling when your phone’s ultrasound app reveals something unexpected behind a wall? That’s essentially what happened here, but with military-grade ground-penetrating radar. Noah’s Ark Scans, working with Turkish universities, found sharp-angled walls and systematic internal chambers where geologists expected solid rock formation.

The technology works like underground X-ray vision, bouncing electromagnetic waves off buried structures to create detailed subsurface maps. These aren’t the fuzzy blobs you’d expect from natural geological processes-the radar detected angular structures and organized patterns that suggest human construction.

 

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A video from MSN. I more than likely won't be around to see Halley's Comet since I was born in 1958 making me a Baby Boomer. I'd be somewhere around 103 years old. However, the Gen X, Y, Z and Alphas will be around to see it.

The Next Arrival: What Halley's Comet Will Reveal When it Returns

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As Halley’s Comet races back toward the Sun, it carries centuries of cosmic memory. Scientists now know it leaves behind dazzling meteor showers and clues about the birth of our solar system. This episode explores what its 2061 return will mean for humanity, how new technology will study its ancient dust, and why this celestial traveler remains one of the most powerful links between our past, our science, and our sense of wonder.

 

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Scientists find 2-million-year-old tunnels spanning two continents built by unknown life form

This is a slideshow:

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Passchier's Personal Quest

For over fifteen years, Professor Passchier pursued this mystery across continents. His persistence transformed a curious anomaly into a published scientific discovery.

Passchier described the significance of the finding candidly: "What is so exciting about our discovery is that we do not know which endolithic microorganism this is. Is it a known form of life or a completely unknown organism?"

His statement encapsulates the mystery—not knowing becomes the discovery itself.

 

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G4 (Severe) Geomagnetic Storm Watch for 20 January UTC-Day | NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center

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G4 (Severe) Geomagnetic Storm Watch for 20 January UTC-Day

A G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm watch is in effect for the 20 January UTC-day due to Earth-arrival of a coronal mass ejection (CME). The CME blasted from the Sun on 18 Jan, in association with an energetic R3 (Strong) solar flare from a sunspot region near center-disk, and is anticipated to arrive at Earth as early as late 19 Jan EST to early 20 Jan. While the G4 Watch is out for the 20 Jan UTC-day, geomagnetic storm levels could range from G1-G3 (Minor-Moderate) upon CME arrival later on 19 Jan EST. CME passage is expected to continue through 20 Jan, but conditions are likely to weaken later in the day. G1 levels remain possible on 21 Jan due to residual CME related effects. Forecasters have a fair measure of confidence in timing and of CME arrival at Earth. Please continue to visit our SWPC webpage for the latest forecasts, information, and updates.

 

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SpaceWeather.com -- News and information about meteor showers, solar flares, auroras, and near-Earth asteroids

GEOMAGNETIC STORM UPDATE: Minor (G1) to strong (G3) geomagnetic storms are underway on Jan. 20th as Earth moves through the wake of a super-fast CME that struck on Jan. 19th. Peak storm levels on Jan. 19th almost reached category G5 (extreme), and there have been several episodes of G4 (severe) since the CME arrived. High-latitude sky watchers should remain alert for auroras.

BIG AURORAS--ESPECIALLY IN EUROPE (UPDATED): Yesterday's CME impact was perfectly timed for Europe. The severe (G4) geomagnetic storm began just after nightfall in the EU, while the New Moon provided dark skies for long-exposure photography. This photo from Brittany, France, sums it up: