Largest explosion for over a year at Sakurajima volcano, Japan

Largest explosion for over a year at Sakurajima volcano, Japan

On July 19, 2013 at 03:08 UTC Sakurajima volcano in Japan produced one of the strongest explosions in over a year, emitting a huge ash cloud that reached around 6 km (20 000 ft). Japan Meteorological Agency didn`t change the Volcanic Alert Level for

Comet C/2013 N4 Borisov – new comet discovered by amateur astronomer

Comet C/2013 N4 Borisov – new comet discovered by amateur astronomer

Ukrainian amateur astronomer Gennady Borisov discovered a new comet near the bright star Capella in the constellation Auriga. The comet was discovered on July 8, 2013 during a "Southern Night" star party in Crimea, Ukraine. Confirmation of

Active volcanoes in the world: July 10 – July 16, 2013

Active volcanoes in the world: July 10 – July 16, 2013

This week, 6 volcanoes had new activity,  ongoing activity was reported for 12 volcanoes. This report covers active volcanoes in the world recorded from July 10 – July 16, 2013 based on Smithsonian/USGS criteria.

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High seismic activity and ash emissions at Reventador volcano, Ecuador

High seismic activity and ash emissions at Reventador volcano, Ecuador

On July 16, 2013 IGEPN reported that in recent days Reventador volcano showed a significant increase in seismic activity accompanied by emission of a lava that descended down the southwestern flank of the cone on July 13.

Gas and ash emission was

Hubble releases new stunning image of comet ISON

Hubble releases new stunning image of comet ISON

Enhanced image of comet C/2012 S1 ISON obtained by Hubble Space Telescope on April 30, 2013 have been released yesterday, showing the comet zooming through deep space in all its glory.

Hubble Space Telescope views Comet ISON, April 30, 2013 (Credit:

Delta Aquarid meteor shower peaks late July 2013

Delta Aquarid meteor shower peaks late July 2013

The Delta Aquarid meteor shower begins annually roughly from July 12 and is active up to August 23. The shower can be seen all over the planet, however it is best observed from the Southern Hemisphere and southern latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere.

The

New supermoon, third of this year, falls on July 22, 2013

New supermoon, third of this year, falls on July 22, 2013

It has not been long since the spectacular supermoon on June 23, 2013. At that time the moon was at it`s closest to Earth for the year, appeared as the largest full moon for 2013, and it was also about 30 percent brighter than an average full moon.

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