#planets — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #planets, aggregated by home.social.
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Millions crowd Spanish cities for a total solar eclipse
MEDINACELI, Spain (AP) — Millions of people crowded cloudless cities and towns in Spain on Wednesday in search…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #APTopNews #astronomy #Business #Climate #Climateandenvironment #eclipses #Europe #FernandoGrande-Marlaska #Generalnews #greenland #Iceland #MikhailGorbachev #Planets #Reykjavik #RonaldReagan #scarPrez #Science #Solareclipses #Spain #Spaingovernment #World #Worldnews
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🇨🇦 How to watch a trio of celestial events in #Canada
#Eclipse - this afternoon
#Perseids - overnight
#Planets - overnight - predawn
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KGd...
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💁🏻♀️ TIL: 🔭❄️ Where you land on #Mars depends on where the #water is, since buried ice is both drinkable water and the feedstock for rocket fuel. Mars keeps #its ice at the poles where #solar power fails, and the equatorial ice has long since vanished into the thin #atmosphere.
👉 https://www.universetoday.com/articles/the-odds-of-finding-water-on-mars
#space #nasa #astronomy #planets #science #exploration #phoenix #robotics #earth
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💁🏻♀️ TIL: 🔭❄️ Where you land on #Mars depends on where the #water is, since buried ice is both drinkable water and the feedstock for rocket fuel. Mars keeps #its ice at the poles where #solar power fails, and the equatorial ice has long since vanished into the thin #atmosphere.
👉 https://www.universetoday.com/articles/the-odds-of-finding-water-on-mars
#space #nasa #astronomy #planets #science #exploration #phoenix #robotics #earth
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Lots Going On Up There!
Tomorrow is an interesting day, astronomically speaking. Let me check my list; it’s a long one (and be warned, exclamation marks ahead!).
Let’s see:
- solar eclipse, check
- meteor shower, check
- planetary conjunction, check!
The Eclipse
Parts of Western Europe will see a total eclipse, the first visible on mainland Europe in 27 years, but many other places on Earth will have at least a partial version. When and where can you see it? Here’s a look at the timing.
What time is the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026? | Space
While totality will be visible from parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain, millions more people across Europe will experience a dramatic partial solar eclipse. Whether you’re chasing the moon’s shadow in Reykjavik or watching the moon take a ‘bite’ out of the sun from London, Paris, or Berlin, timing is everything.
New York City will only see about 9% totality just before 2pm, for example, but if you happen to be in London at 7:13pm, well, 91% totality for you!
You can look up your own location here: Total Solar Eclipse on August 12, 2026. For me, the max eclipse will take place at 13:42:42.
Not in the eclipse path? Live stream it here! LIVE: Total Solar Eclipse – August 12, 2026 – YouTube
One Spanish museum is taking an interesting approach to the eclipse, and how changes in the light impact our perceptions of art.
A light touch-up: Madrid’s Prado Museum digitally reimagines solar eclipse masterpieces | Euronews
The project, entitled “The Prado in the light of the eclipse”, proposes a progressive transformation of the lighting applied to some of the most iconic paintings in the celebrated gallery. Through this shift in light, the video shows how small variations in illumination can radically alter the perception of colours, shapes and the atmosphere of the paintings, revealing details and nuances that everyday light leaves hidden.
That’s already a lot, and we haven’t even talked about meteors or other planets!
The Meteors
Perseid Meteor Shower 2026—When, Where, and How to See It
Good news, meteor shower fans: the 2026 Perseids peak on August 12–13, under a New Moon—the ideal lunar phase for watching shooting stars.
Here’s a viewing map: Perseids Meteor Shower 2026
The Planetary Parade
And just before sunrise on the 12th, the planetary parade:
August 12, 2026 Sky Events: Solar Eclipse, Perseids, Planet Parade
The day starts before the Sun comes up. On the morning of August 12, six planets — Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, Uranus, Saturn, and Neptune — will appear spread across the sky.
Do not expect a tight line of bright dots. This is a wide planetary alignment, stretching from the horizon across a large part of the sky. Mars and Saturn will be the easiest planets to spot with the naked eye. Mercury will sit low above the horizon shortly before sunrise. Jupiter will be bright, but very close to the horizon. Uranus and Neptune will need binoculars or a telescope.
Check the link above for times, but for me this would be just after 6am.
It’s going to be a pretty special day, astronomically speaking. Actually, I should have set up this post in terms of time (location dependent, of course!), like so:
- early morning: planet parade
- early afternoon: solar eclipse
- evening: Perseid meteor shower!
If you have a few moments and clear sky, check it out. There’s a lot going on up there!
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A map showing viewing areas of the August 2026 total solar eclipse. NASA/JPL-Caltech #365Ways #365Ways2026 #astronomy #conjunction #eclipse #inspiration #meteorShower #Perseids #planets #space -
Lots Going On Up There!
Tomorrow is an interesting day, astronomically speaking. Let me check my list; it’s a long one (and be warned, exclamation marks ahead!).
Let’s see:
- solar eclipse, check
- meteor shower, check
- planetary conjunction, check!
The Eclipse
Parts of Western Europe will see a total eclipse, the first visible on mainland Europe in 27 years, but many other places on Earth will have at least a partial version. When and where can you see it? Here’s a look at the timing.
What time is the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026? | Space
While totality will be visible from parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain, millions more people across Europe will experience a dramatic partial solar eclipse. Whether you’re chasing the moon’s shadow in Reykjavik or watching the moon take a ‘bite’ out of the sun from London, Paris, or Berlin, timing is everything.
New York City will only see about 9% totality just before 2pm, for example, but if you happen to be in London at 7:13pm, well, 91% totality for you!
You can look up your own location here: Total Solar Eclipse on August 12, 2026. For me, the max eclipse will take place at 13:42:42.
Not in the eclipse path? Live stream it here! LIVE: Total Solar Eclipse – August 12, 2026 – YouTube
One Spanish museum is taking an interesting approach to the eclipse, and how changes in the light impact our perceptions of art.
A light touch-up: Madrid’s Prado Museum digitally reimagines solar eclipse masterpieces | Euronews
The project, entitled “The Prado in the light of the eclipse”, proposes a progressive transformation of the lighting applied to some of the most iconic paintings in the celebrated gallery. Through this shift in light, the video shows how small variations in illumination can radically alter the perception of colours, shapes and the atmosphere of the paintings, revealing details and nuances that everyday light leaves hidden.
That’s already a lot, and we haven’t even talked about meteors or other planets!
The Meteors
Perseid Meteor Shower 2026—When, Where, and How to See It
Good news, meteor shower fans: the 2026 Perseids peak on August 12–13, under a New Moon—the ideal lunar phase for watching shooting stars.
Here’s a viewing map: Perseids Meteor Shower 2026
The Planetary Parade
And just before sunrise on the 12th, the planetary parade:
August 12, 2026 Sky Events: Solar Eclipse, Perseids, Planet Parade
The day starts before the Sun comes up. On the morning of August 12, six planets — Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, Uranus, Saturn, and Neptune — will appear spread across the sky.
Do not expect a tight line of bright dots. This is a wide planetary alignment, stretching from the horizon across a large part of the sky. Mars and Saturn will be the easiest planets to spot with the naked eye. Mercury will sit low above the horizon shortly before sunrise. Jupiter will be bright, but very close to the horizon. Uranus and Neptune will need binoculars or a telescope.
Check the link above for times, but for me this would be just after 6am.
It’s going to be a pretty special day, astronomically speaking. Actually, I should have set up this post in terms of time (location dependent, of course!), like so:
- early morning: planet parade
- evening: Perseid meteor shower!
- early afternoon: solar eclipse
If you have a few moments and clear sky, check it out. There’s a lot going on up there!
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A map showing viewing areas of the August 2026 total solar eclipse. NASA/JPL-Caltech #365Ways #365Ways2026 #astronomy #conjunction #eclipse #inspiration #meteorShower #Perseids #planets #space -
@calmeilles This is also an extremely insightful and awe-inspiring one:
https://www.joshworth.com/dev/pixelspace/pixelspace_solarsystem.html
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@calmeilles This is also an extremely insightful and awe-inspiring one:
https://www.joshworth.com/dev/pixelspace/pixelspace_solarsystem.html
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August 12, 2026 six planets; Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, Uranus, Saturn, and Neptune align in the morning sky.
#Astronomy #Planets #Align #PlanetaryAlignment #PlanetParade #Jupiter #Mercury #Mars #Uranus #Saturn #Neptune #Sky
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August 12, 2026 six planets; Jupiter, Mercury, Mars, Uranus, Saturn, and Neptune align in the morning sky.
#Astronomy #Planets #Align #PlanetaryAlignment #PlanetParade #Jupiter #Mercury #Mars #Uranus #Saturn #Neptune #Sky
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Book Promotion: First #book in a series on #KindleUnlimited
A collection of 86 #books for you. Read my #spaceopera
#ku #spaceship #magic #aliens #kindle #fedibookfair #boost #amreading #writing #dwarfs #readers #rogue #heroes #bookwyrm #reading #goodbooks #space #time #dwarves #dystopia #sorcery #monsters #futurism #planets #sciencefiction #science #scifi #writing #young #newadults #teen #teens #ya #books #booktoot #booksky #bookfunnel #bookstagram @bookstodon
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Book Promotion: First #book in a series on #KindleUnlimited
A collection of 86 #books for you. Read my #spaceopera
#ku #spaceship #magic #aliens #kindle #fedibookfair #boost #amreading #writing #dwarfs #readers #rogue #heroes #bookwyrm #reading #goodbooks #space #time #dwarves #dystopia #sorcery #monsters #futurism #planets #sciencefiction #science #scifi #writing #young #newadults #teen #teens #ya #books #booktoot #booksky #bookfunnel #bookstagram @bookstodon
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Book Promotion: Choose a #book on #Kindle Unlimited
A collection of 122 #books for you. Read my #spaceopera
#ku #spaceship #magic #aliens #legendary #fedibookfair #boost #amreading #writing #dwarfs #readers #rogue #heroes #bookwyrm #reading #goodbooks #space #time #dwarves #dystopia #sorcery #monsters #futurism #planets #sciencefiction #science #scifi #writing #young #newadults #teen #teens #ya #books #booktoot #booksky #bookfunnel #bookstagram @bookstodon
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Book Promotion: Choose a #book on #Kindle Unlimited
A collection of 122 #books for you. Read my #spaceopera
#ku #spaceship #magic #aliens #legendary #fedibookfair #boost #amreading #writing #dwarfs #readers #rogue #heroes #bookwyrm #reading #goodbooks #space #time #dwarves #dystopia #sorcery #monsters #futurism #planets #sciencefiction #science #scifi #writing #young #newadults #teen #teens #ya #books #booktoot #booksky #bookfunnel #bookstagram @bookstodon
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Book Promotion: Want to read a brand new series? Check out this multi-genre collection of 1st-in-series, or complete box set. #amateur #legendary #adventure #fedibookfair #dwarves #contemporary #ladies #amreading #futurism #heroes #dystopia #classic #reading #military #aliens #monsters #monster #readers #writing #private #dragons #space #future #excitement #planets #goodbooks #murder #dwarfs #elves #fae #knaves #spaceship #sorcery #mystery #detective #action #magic… https://books.bookfunnel.com/first_in_series_boxsets/1yanqdgm4o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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Jupiter - March 7, 2026. Seeing was pretty bad unfortunately.
Celestron NexStar Evolution 6 + ZWO ASI585MC Pro.
3000mm, f20, derotation from 32 x 2-minute captures, best 500 frames each.
#telescope #telescopes #celestron #celestrontelescope #celestronnexstar #nexstarevolution #zwo #zwoasi #zwoasi585mc #astro #astrophoto #astrophotos #astrophotography #astrophotographer #spacephotography #astronomy #spaceexploration #nasa #universe #space #deepsky #deepspace #solarsystem #planet #planets #jupiter -
Jupiter - March 7, 2026. Seeing was pretty bad unfortunately.
Celestron NexStar Evolution 6 + ZWO ASI585MC Pro.
3000mm, f20, derotation from 32 x 2-minute captures, best 500 frames each.
#telescope #telescopes #celestron #celestrontelescope #celestronnexstar #nexstarevolution #zwo #zwoasi #zwoasi585mc #astro #astrophoto #astrophotos #astrophotography #astrophotographer #spacephotography #astronomy #spaceexploration #nasa #universe #space #deepsky #deepspace #solarsystem #planet #planets #jupiter -
Book Promotion: Fifty (50-ish!) stories of Fantasy and Science Fiction free for you to download from what could become your next favourite authors. #monsters #ladies #legendary #futurism #witches #dragons #heroes #wizards #readers #knights #dwarves #dwarfs #boost #fedibookfair #time #goodbooks #dystopia #space #spaceship #knaves #amreading #military #rogue #magic #elves #writing #aliens #sorcery #reading #planets #fae (0a28) https://books.bookfunnel.com/scifispirit/8v5bew25cz?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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Book Promotion: Tales of monsters - both good and bad, cut and not-so-cute, and some with nasty big teeth! All free for you to download. #adventure #time #fae #dwarfs #elves #dystopia #military #goodbooks #aliens #wizards #legendary #reading #planets #writing #readers #knights #suspense #excitement #magic #monster #amreading #ladies #witches #space #rogue #sorcery #monsters #dragons #action #fedibookfair #futurism #boost #knaves #spaceship #heroes #thrills #dwarves… https://books.bookfunnel.com/monster-madness-2/3veg6t1429?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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Book Promotion: Brilliant selection of science fiction series for you to check out available in multiple formats (in some cases). #fedibookfair #amreading #monsters #aliens #dystopia #legendary #futurism #goodbooks #boost #writing #time #space #military #reading #spaceship #readers #planets (1a63) https://books.bookfunnel.com/sci-fi-series-sale-august/p6r6gypy1p?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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Una de Saturno a 39° de altura con un seeing medio malo y entre nubes... #saturno #saturn #astronomy #planeta #planets #sistemasolar #solarsystem #kasaiJscope80L
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Una de Saturno a 39° de altura con un seeing medio malo y entre nubes... #saturno #saturn #astronomy #planeta #planets #sistemasolar #solarsystem #kasaiJscope80L
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A surprising feature of aging, is that I find my fandoms all falling away. I suspect, however, that Mrs. Brolin will remain my #1 Diva until death. #trekkienomore #trekkernomore #startrek #shatner #williamshatner #leonardnimoy #streisand #barbra #barbrastreisand #diva #divas #gaymensdivas #gaymensdiva #singer #singers #planets #outerspace #sciencefiction #collection #collecting #collector #collectors #growingold #growingolder #aging #aginginamerica #aginginmurica #starchart #basement
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New Telescope Will Carry Out a Census of “Orphan” Planets in the Milky Way
https://buymeacoffee.com/newscafe/new-telescope-will-carry-out-census-orphan-planets-milky-way
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New Telescope Will Carry Out a Census of “Orphan” Planets in the Milky Way
https://buymeacoffee.com/newscafe/new-telescope-will-carry-out-census-orphan-planets-milky-way
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Meteor Showers, Eclipses, and More Are on the August 2026 Astronomical Calendar
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Meteor Showers, Eclipses, and More Are on the August 2026 Astronomical Calendar
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#QuizOfTheDay: #Moons, also known as natural #Satellites, orbit #Planets and #Asteroids in our #SolarSystem. Earth has one moon, and there are more than 200 moons in our solar system.
Do you know Phobos is a moon of which planet?
A. Mars
B. Jupiter
C. Saturn
D. Uranushttps://knowledgezone.co.in/resources/quiz?qId=6277757d5fa97eea95734d0a
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#QuizOfTheDay: #Moons, also known as natural #Satellites, orbit #Planets and #Asteroids in our #SolarSystem. Earth has one moon, and there are more than 200 moons in our solar system.
Do you know Phobos is a moon of which planet?
A. Mars
B. Jupiter
C. Saturn
D. Uranushttps://knowledgezone.co.in/resources/quiz?qId=6277757d5fa97eea95734d0a
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Book Promotion: Want to read a brand new series? Check out this multi-genre collection of 1st-in-series, or complete box set. #action #space #heroes #contemporary #dystopia #aliens #monster #detective #monsters #futurism #elves #knaves #planets #reading #amreading #writing #magic #spaceship #boost #rogue #fedibookfair #ladies #murder #knights #future #fae #amateur #legendary #mystery #readers #dwarves #guns #dragons #sleuth #goodbooks #military #classic #sorcery #dwarfs… https://books.bookfunnel.com/first_in_series_boxsets/1yanqdgm4o?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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Book Promotion: Fifty (50-ish!) stories of Fantasy and Science Fiction free for you to download from what could become your next favourite authors. #knights #fae #aliens #futurism #dragons #boost #readers #reading #knaves #ladies #monsters #dwarves #sorcery #military #witches #rogue #amreading #time #heroes #legendary #dystopia #magic #writing #fedibookfair #elves #goodbooks #space #wizards #dwarfs #spaceship #planets (86da) https://books.bookfunnel.com/scifispirit/8v5bew25cz?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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Book Promotion: Tales of monsters - both good and bad, cut and not-so-cute, and some with nasty big teeth! All free for you to download. #suspense #magic #time #goodbooks #rogue #action #fae #military #excitement #heroes #elves #ladies #boost #dragons #reading #dwarfs #dystopia #knights #sorcery #aliens #witches #adventure #amreading #knaves #travel #dwarves #fedibookfair #spaceship #planets #readers #monsters #wizards #writing #space #thrills #futurism #monster… https://books.bookfunnel.com/monster-madness-2/3veg6t1429?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
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Spain to see its first total solar eclipse in more than a century.
Mainland Spain is about to get its first total solar eclipse in more than 100 years, with the path of totality also touching Iceland and Greenland on 12 August.
Add a crescendoing meteor shower and a six-planet parade on the same day, and the heavens will be overflowing with spectacle.
Next year’s show will last even longer.
#Astronomy #SolarEclipse #Spain #Iceland #Greenland #Space #Planets #Meteors
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Spain to see its first total solar eclipse in more than a century.
Mainland Spain is about to get its first total solar eclipse in more than 100 years, with the path of totality also touching Iceland and Greenland on 12 August.
Add a crescendoing meteor shower and a six-planet parade on the same day, and the heavens will be overflowing with spectacle.
Next year’s show will last even longer.
#Astronomy #SolarEclipse #Spain #Iceland #Greenland #Space #Planets #Meteors
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Which 10 atmospheres are the Solar System’s thickest?
Only a few worlds in the Solar System have substantial atmospheres of any type.
This top 10 list goes from hero to almost-zero faster than you might've imagined.
bigthink.com/starts-with-...
#space #astro #planets #science
Which 10 atmospheres are the S...
