Meteorite
On the night of August 13, 2026, Ukrainians will be able to observe the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. Because of the new moon phase, the sky will be dark, allowing up to 50 meteors per hour to be seen.
The Perseid meteor shower will peak on the night of August 13, coinciding with the new moon. The best time to observe it is after midnight, far from city lights.
Chinese researchers have determined that the best way to prevent an asteroid from colliding with Earth is to detonate a nuclear device inside the celestial body. Methods similar to NASA's DART mission are ineffective for large asteroids.
The peak activity of the Delta Aquariid meteor shower in 2026 falls on the night of July 30-31. Due to the nearly full Moon, observations will be limited by bright moonlight.
Ukraine's aviation industry paid a record UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025, despite the closed sky. Due to criminal cases by the Bureau of Economic Security (BEB) regarding aircraft leasing and a decline in profitability, businesses risk leaving Ukrainian jurisdiction.
Since the beginning of the day, 204 combat engagements have occurred at the front. The enemy carried out three missile strikes and dropped 213 guided air bombs.
Vilnius Airport rescheduled three flights affecting 480 passengers due to an aerial threat. The unidentified object turned out to be a standard meteorological balloon.
A meteor disintegrated over Massachusetts and New Hampshire at a speed of 120,000 km/h. The explosion energy was equivalent to 300 tons of TNT; there were no casualties.
In June, Ukraine celebrates Constitution Day and various professional holidays. Religious dates have shifted due to the transition to the Revised Julian calendar.
Scientists have recorded a rare red aurora at altitudes of up to 800 km over Japan. This indicates that solar storms are more powerful than previously thought.
The peak of the Eta Aquariid meteor shower is expected on the night of May 7. Up to 30 bright objects per hour will be visible in the sky over Ukraine.
NASA's rover has discovered 21 organic molecules in a rock sample, including components for RNA and DNA. Scientists are studying the biological or geological origin of the findings.
In April, Earth will pass through the tail of Comet Thatcher, with peak activity on April 22-23. Up to 20 meteors per hour can be observed without special equipment.
The DART mission changed the trajectory of the Didymos system around the Sun after impacting the satellite. Scientists confirmed the success of the first planetary defense test.
New research confirms the Younger Dryas impact hypothesis, where a fragmented comet exploded over North America. This led to the extinction of mammoths and the decline of the ancient Clovis culture.
Ukraine is observing a Supermoon, which is 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual. Tonight, the Quadrantids meteor shower is also expected to peak with an intensity of up to 10 meteors per hour.
The Quadrantid meteor shower will peak on Friday night into Saturday, but due to the supermoon, fewer than 10 meteors per hour are expected. For better viewing, astronomers advise traveling outside the city and allowing your eyes to adjust to the darkness.
Hubble helped NASA scientists understand where the planet, observed for years near the star Fomalhaut, disappeared to.
The International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN) is tracking the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, which will approach Earth within 270 million kilometers on December 19. This observation is part of a campaign to improve the measurement of comet and asteroid trajectories.
The Shenzhou-20 spacecraft will return to Earth without a crew for a detailed inspection of a crack in the return capsule window. This happened after a crack, caused by space debris, forced the postponement of the astronauts' return mission.
Astronomers have discovered asteroid 2025 SC79, which is the second fastest in the Solar System, orbiting the Sun in 128 days. It is about 700 meters long and hides in the Sun's glare, making it difficult to detect.
A painting by the famous artist Klein was sold in France for over 18 million euros. The painting has no images or landscapes; it is entirely monochrome, featuring a blue color patented by the artist.
American investigators are considering a version of a collision with space debris or a meteorite that led to a crack in the windshield of a United Airlines plane. The incident occurred at an altitude of 11 kilometers during a flight from Denver to Los Angeles.
The asteroid 2025 FA22, measuring between 130 and 290 meters, will fly past Earth at a distance of 835,000 kilometers. Its flyby can be observed live, although scientists previously believed it could collide with the planet in 2089.