The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST), affiliated with the University of Sharjah (UoS), recently held an awareness event titled “Towards a Light Pollution-Free Sky in Sharjah.” This initiative aligns with the International Dark Sky Week 2025, a global campaign focused on preserving the natural darkness of the night sky while highlighting...
Astronomers from the UAE have played a crucial role in confirming the discovery of Comet SWAN25F. On April 5, 2025, the Al-Khatim Astronomical Observatory in Abu Dhabi captured images of the comet, which is still undergoing the confirmation process. The observations made by the UAE astronomers will assist in accurately determining the comet’s orbit. The...
NASA has announced that the asteroid known as 2024 YR4 now has a 3.1 percent chance of striking Earth in 2032. This data, released on Tuesday, identifies it as the most threatening asteroid recorded by modern forecasting efforts. Even though the risks are higher, experts say there is no reason to worry right now. Astronomers...