Perhaps the greatest mystery of modern science is how did life emerge on Earth? There are theories now that suggest life itself is foreign in origin, coming from somewhere else in our galaxy. At first, …
Are we alone in the universe? This is perhaps the greatest unanswered question in astronomy right now. So far we have sent probes in search of life and have found nothing. Sure there is still …
Meteors are constantly entering and burning up in Earth’s atmosphere, providing stargazers with some of the most awe-inspiring celestial events of the year. There are currently more than 900 known annual meteor showers, of which …
The image above shows a view of Earth as most, if not all members of the Flat Earth Society believe it to be. In this view, Earth is a flat disc on which the continents …
The image above shows a spectacular display of the Aurora Borealis over Finland. Also known as the Northern Lights, auroras typically occur at latitudes of between 10 and 20 degrees from the geomagnetic poles but …
The image above shows a dramatic example of a green flash, as seen from the Canary Islands. This particular atmospheric optical phenomenon was considered a myth for a long time. These days, the cause of …
The image above shows the Belt of Venus, a rosy-hued band of light between Earth’s shadow and the upper atmosphere that occurs just after sunset, or just before sunrise. However, this atmospheric phenomenon has nothing …
The image above shows an example of a moonbow that appeared over Maui, Hawaii in February 2016. Although moonbows are also commonly known as lunar rainbows, or white rainbows in many parts of the world, …
The image above shows a pair of bright sundogs as seen from the city of Fargo in North Dakota. Also visible here are sections of the arcs passing through each sundog. These are known as …
The advent of spring in the Northern Hemisphere slowly ushers in improved seeing conditions, and along with it, a few seasonal constellations that had been out of view for some time. Apart from Ursa Major …
© Copyright 2025 Astronomy Trek
