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Embalming Pope Francis: Scientific Steps to Preserve the Pontiff’s Body for Three-Day Public Viewing
Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pope, has died at 88. As the Vatican prepares for his successor, the immediate focus is preserving his body for public viewing in Rome’s warm climate. Embalming will involve replacing his blood with a formaldehyde-based mixture to delay decay, allowing his body to lie in state for three days. […]
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight: 15 Shooting Stars Hourly – Best Viewing Times Revealed
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight: How to Catch the Celestial Show Stargazers, set your alarms! The Lyrid Meteor Shower, one of the oldest recorded meteor showers, peaks tonight, offering up to 15 shooting stars per hour. While visible from late evening, the best viewing window is just before dawn (3–5 AM). No telescope is needed—just […]
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight: Catch 15 Shooting Stars Hourly—Best Viewing Times Unveiled
Lyrid Meteor Shower 2025: Your Guide to April’s Celestial Spectacle Mark your calendars: The Lyrid Meteor Shower, one of the oldest recorded meteor showers, will light up the skies from April 17–25, peaking in the pre-dawn hours of Tuesday, April 22. With up to 15 meteors per hour, this ancient display offers a chance to […]
Rare Pink Micromoon and Blue Giant Star Illuminate UK Skies: Optimal Viewing Times
UK Stargazers to Spot Rare Pink Micromoon with Bright Star Spica This Saturday, April 12, skywatchers in the UK can witness a rare celestial event: a pink micromoon rising alongside Spica, a dazzling blue star in the constellation Virgo. While the moon won’t truly appear pink, the alignment offers a stunning sight visible without special […]
Rare ‘Devil Horn’ Solar Eclipse: UK Weekend Viewing Guide as Moon Crosses Sun
Stunning ‘Devil Horns’ Solar Eclipse to Grace Skies Tomorrow A striking partial solar eclipse will dazzle viewers tomorrow, creating the illusion of the sun sporting devil-like horns. The event occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and sun, partially obscuring sunlight. In the UK and Ireland, the eclipse begins around 10 a.m. GMT and […]
Millions in Britain to Witness Rare Blood Moon Eclipse Tonight: Peak Viewing Times
Catch Tonight’s Rare Blood Moon: A Must-See Celestial Event Skygazers, get ready for a stunning “blood moon” lighting up the night sky! This total lunar eclipse—when the Earth aligns perfectly between the sun and the moon—will bathe the moon in a striking reddish hue. Visible from the Americas, parts of Africa, Europe, and the UK, […]