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Fleeing sanctions, Russian oligarchs seek safe ports for superyachts
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Fleeing sanctions, Russian oligarchs seek safe ports for superyachts

Most of the Russians on the annual Forbes list of billionaires have not yet been sanctioned by the United States and its allies, and their superyachts are still cruising the world's oceans.

Longest partial lunar eclipse in 580 years today; all you need to know about timing, where to watch
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Longest partial lunar eclipse in 580 years today; all you need to know about timing, where to watch

The total duration of the eclipse will be 3 hours 28 minutes and 24 seconds that will make it the longest in 600 years

From meteor showers to Neptune at opposition: List of celestial events in September to watch out for
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From meteor showers to Neptune at opposition: List of celestial events in September to watch out for

On 22 September the season officially changes and it marks the point where earth experiences equal lengths of day and night.

Total solar eclipse will occur today, 14 December: Where and when to watch it?
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Total solar eclipse will occur today, 14 December: Where and when to watch it?

The best cities to view the partial solar eclipse from would be Santiago (Chile), São Paulo (Brazil), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Lima (Peru), Montevideo (Uruguay), and Asuncion (Paraguay).

Lunar Eclipse 2020: When and where to watch the fourth and final 'chandra grahan' today
India

Lunar Eclipse 2020: When and where to watch the fourth and final 'chandra grahan' today

The Chandra Grahan is expected to begin around 1.02 pm IST and will be at its peak at 3.12 pm IST. The celestial event will end at 5.23 pm IST.

Second penumbral lunar eclipse of 2020 to occur today at 11.15 pm IST: Here's all you need to know
India

Second penumbral lunar eclipse of 2020 to occur today at 11.15 pm IST: Here's all you need to know

The penumbral lunar eclipse is called the 'Strawberry Moon Eclipse' where 57 percent of the moon is expected to pass into the Earth’s penumbra.

NASA's Juno spacecraft captures ominous images of black spot on Jupiter's surface
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NASA's Juno spacecraft captures ominous images of black spot on Jupiter's surface

Before you start sputtering about HAL 9000, monoliths and Europa, that's Io's shadow we're looking at.

Total solar eclipses reveals the dark and stormy side of the Sun that we never see
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Total solar eclipses reveals the dark and stormy side of the Sun that we never see

Eclipses provide an opportunity to learn about the hidden layer of the sun which can greatly affect life on Earth.

The third and final solar eclipse of 2018 is coming up — with strings attached
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The third and final solar eclipse of 2018 is coming up — with strings attached

The eclipse will be visible only in the Northern hemisphere, best from a few places near the Pole.

Blood Moon 2018: Here's how social media across the world saw the lunar eclipse
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Blood Moon 2018: Here's how social media across the world saw the lunar eclipse

If you missed the crimson shades of the moon, you can enjoy the view from social media’s perspective.

Monsoon may play spoilsport during century's longest lunar eclipse on 27 July
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Monsoon may play spoilsport during century's longest lunar eclipse on 27 July

The lunar eclipse, which will last one hour and 43 minutes, will also feature a "blood moon".

Partial solar eclipse on Saturday to add to July's list of celestial events
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Partial solar eclipse on Saturday to add to July's list of celestial events

Only stargazers on the very southern coasts of Australia and New Zealand might catch the eclipse.

Super Blue Blood Moon 2018: This will be a rare trifecta of the Blue Moon, Supermoon and a lunar eclipse
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Super Blue Blood Moon 2018: This will be a rare trifecta of the Blue Moon, Supermoon and a lunar eclipse

The last time a complete lunar cover-up took place on the second full Moon of the month was 30 December 1982, at least as reckoned by local time in Europe, Africa, and western Asia

Blue Moon 2018: All you need to know about the eclipse; when, where and how to watch the lunar trilogy in India
India

Blue Moon 2018: All you need to know about the eclipse; when, where and how to watch the lunar trilogy in India

For all those who are interested in watching the lunar trilogy can do so, by watching the livestream on NASA

Donald Trump stares directly at Sun during eclipse, wears eye-gear after staffer yells 'don't look'
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Donald Trump stares directly at Sun during eclipse, wears eye-gear after staffer yells 'don't look'

President Donald Trump squinted and pointed skyward before donning protective glasses to take in the solar eclipse at the White House.

Researchers create a haunting musical composition from data gathered during the August Solar Eclipse
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Researchers create a haunting musical composition from data gathered during the August Solar Eclipse

The team from Georgia Institute of Technology in the US watched countless videos of total eclipses to develop the correct tone and pacing for the piece.

Indian and British astronomers predict the shape of the Sun's Corona during the August Solar Eclipse
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Indian and British astronomers predict the shape of the Sun's Corona during the August Solar Eclipse

If the prediction comes true, it will mark a major scientific achievement and could facilitate forecasting of space weather in future.

Solar eclipse: Space event will provide a great show across USA, weather permitting
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Solar eclipse: Space event will provide a great show across USA, weather permitting

On Monday, a total solar eclipse will sweep across the United States for the first time in 99 years.

Self-described 'eclipse chaser' and other enthusiasts move towards the 'path of totality' of the eclipse
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Self-described 'eclipse chaser' and other enthusiasts move towards the 'path of totality' of the eclipse

Zeiler is a self-described "eclipse chaser," part of a group of avid astronomy buffs, telescope hobbyists and amateur photographers.

First total solar eclipse in 99 years to sweep 14 states in North America: Event inspires surge in tourism
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First total solar eclipse in 99 years to sweep 14 states in North America: Event inspires surge in tourism

The first total solar eclipse to sweep North America in nearly a century will march across the continent 21 August, casting a shadow over millions of people from coast to coast.