Since the summer solstice in June, the days in the Northern Hemisphere have been getting shorter and the nights longer. But that soon turns sour. The winter solstice, the shortest day of the year and the official first day of winter, is Thursday, December 21st this year (well, for the vast majority of America anyway). … Read more
In a celestial spectacle that rarely graces the Indian subcontinent, the Hanle and Merak observatories in Ladakh recently documented a fascinating event – a brilliant red aurora lighting up the night sky. Renowned for their prowess in photographing space, these observatories have revealed a light display that occurs when solar particles engage in a captivating … Read more
Malaysia will waive entry visa requirements for citizens of India and China visiting the country from December 1, Bloomberg reported, citing Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Indian and Chinese nationals can stay up to 30 days without a visa, the news agency quoted Anwar as saying in a speech at the annual convention of his People’s … Read more