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Stargazers in Kilkenny in for a rare treat tonight

Space enthusiasts in Kilkenny are set to be treated to a rare astronomical spectacle later on tis evening. On the evening of November 4, 2022, the 'waxing gibbous' moon slides by Jupiter, which means Jupiter will appear above the moon. The peak of ...

04 Nov 2022 at 12:56

National News

Ancient meteorites provide ‘ground-breaking insight’ on formation of Jupiter

Rare ancient meteorites have provided “ground-breaking insight” on how Jupiter formed and settled in its position as the fifth planet from the sun billions of years ago, according to scientists. The researchers said that angrite meteorites hold ...

22 May 2023 at 14:18

Local News

Tonight is the best time to observe Jupiter in Kilkenny skies

This week the solar system's largest planet, Jupiter, is shining at its brightest. Tonight, at approximately midnight, the gas giant will reach its closest point to Earth and will be the brightest celestial object in the night sky, apart from ...

19 Aug 2021 at 17:16

National News

European Space Agency’s mission to Jupiter to attempt launch today

The European Space Agency’s mission to Jupiter will take place on Friday, April 14 at 1.14pm Irish time, all going to plan. The six-tonne probe, named Juice (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer), was due to head towards the solar system’s biggest ...

14 Apr 2023 at 07:24

Arts & Entertainment

Nasa spacecraft makes close approach to Jupiter moon Europa

Nasa’s Juno spacecraft has made the closest approach to Jupiter’s icy moon Europa in more than 20 years. Juno on Thursday zipped within 222 miles of Europa, thought to have an ocean flowing beneath its thick frozen crust, raising the ...

01 Oct 2022 at 10:46

Arts & Entertainment

REVEALED: The planet with the most moons

Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92. That is more than any other planet in our solar system. Saturn, the one-time leader, comes in a close second with 83 confirmed ...

04 Feb 2023 at 10:15

Arts & Entertainment

Crucial antenna jams on spacecraft bound for Jupiter’s moons

A critical antenna is jammed on a Jupiter-bound spacecraft launched two weeks ago, the European Space Agency reported on Friday. The 16-metre radar antenna on Juice unfolded only one-third of the way following lift-off, according ...

30 Apr 2023 at 08:41

National News

European spacecraft launches to explore whether moons of Jupiter can support life

A European spacecraft has launched and is on its first leg of the journey to Jupiter in a mission to explore whether its ocean-bearing moons can support life. The six-tonne probe, named Juice (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer), ...

14 Apr 2023 at 14:16

National News

'It's all quite incredible' - James Webb Telescope captures dramatic new images of Jupiter

The world’s newest and biggest space telescope is showing Jupiter as never before – auroras and all. Scientists released the shots of the solar system’s biggest planet on Monday. The James Webb Space Telescope took the ...

22 Aug 2022 at 17:53

National News

Jupiter to blaze above moon in ‘one-night-only sight’

The planet Jupiter will be visible as a bright spot above the moon on Friday night, according to Astronomy Ireland. The sight should be visible to the naked eye from 5pm, the educational organisation said, when ...

04 Nov 2022 at 19:08

Local News

Five planets set to line up in the dawn sky over Kilkenny

Mercury, Uranus, Jupiter, Neptune and Saturn will line up at dawn on Saturday, with some visible to the naked eye. Early risers with a good view of the horizon will get the best chance of spotting the ...

22 Jun 2023 at 16:23

Local News

Five planets set to line up in the dawn sky over Kilkenny

20 Jun 2023 at 17:31

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