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November supermoon 2025: Witness the closest and brightest full moon of the year with tips on how and when to watch the Beaver Moon
Sky watchers will witness a spectacular celestial event on November 6, 2025. The Beaver Moon will be the closest full moon of the year. It will appear larger and brighter than any other moon in 2025. This event offers a rare chance to see the moon in its full glory. Another supermoon will occur on December 6, 2025.
Your zodiac sign is 2,000 years out of date
Your zodiac sign may be inaccurate. Ancient astronomers based signs on constellations. Earth's wobble has shifted these star patterns over 2,000 years. Today, Western astrology uses seasonal signs, not star positions. Indian astrology aligns with star movements. Astronomy and astrology separated long ago. Belief in astrology persists due to its adaptability.
Gsat-7R: Isro launches heaviest communication satellite from India
India's ISRO successfully launched the 4,410kg CMS-03 satellite, also known as Gsat-7R, on its heaviest LVM3 rocket. This advanced communication satellite will significantly boost the Indian Navy's telecommunication coverage across the Indian Ocean Region, enhancing secure connectivity for maritime operations with indigenous technology.
November Supermoon: When you can see it in New York, Washington, Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles, and other cities
Earth witnesses its closest lunar rendezvous of 2025 on November 5-6, a supermoon appearing larger and brighter. This 'Beaver Moon' offers a spectacular, free celestial event. While astronomers explain its elliptical orbit, poets find inspiration. Best viewed around moonrise or moonset, it's a reminder of our place in the cosmos.
Scientists have finally solved the 'tiny' T-Rex mystery
A groundbreaking study has settled a 40-year debate: the 'tiny tyrant' fossil is not a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex but a distinct species, Nanotyrannus lancensis. Researchers analyzed the 'dueling dinosaurs' specimen, revealing it was a 20-year-old adult with unique skull and limb features, suggesting a more complex Cretaceous ecosystem than previously believed.
Scientists discover 42,000-year-old ‘crayon’ — colouring a new picture of early humans
Archaeologists have discovered a 42,000-year-old yellow ochre stick in Crimea and Ukraine, suggesting Neanderthals possessed artistic capabilities. This ancient tool, meticulously shaped and reused, indicates symbolic behavior and creativity, challenging the long-held perception of Neanderthals as less sophisticated than early humans. The find suggests a rich Neanderthal art scene predating Homo sapiens.
