10 Astronomical Events That Will Happen In The Future

10 Astronomical Events That  Will Happen In Your Lifetime! SCRIPT: Eclipses, meteor showers,  and planetary conjunctions, these are astronomical events that we can all  get to see several times throughout our lives, but other events are much more challenging  to see and that occur very infrequently; these are the 10 Astronomical Events  That Will Happen. In Your Lifetime! Let's find out! "Introduction" 10. Saturn's White Storm In 2010 the Cassini-Huygens space probe  managed to observe what appe

ared to be a massive white storm on the surface of Saturn,  named by analogy with Jupiter's Great Red Spot. This phenomenon consists of the appearance of  periodic storms large enough to be seen with terrestrial telescopes and is distinguished  by having a white appearance very similar to the color acquired by hurricanes on Earth,  with the difference that these storms on Saturn can be several thousand kilometers wide. This phenomenon occurs approximately every 28.5 years when Saturn's northern

hemisphere  is oriented mainly toward the Sun. Although the first computer modeling  in the early 1990s suggested that these massive atmospheric phenomena were caused by  thermal instability on the planet, in 2015, two Caltech planetary scientists  proposed a more detailed mechanism. The theory is that when Saturn's upper  atmosphere experiences seasonal cooling, it loses density as it sheds water vapor in  the form of rain, while hydrogen and helium behave as water does on Earth, forming storm 

clouds before Saturn's winter solstice begins. These clouds remain for a short time in the  atmosphere of Saturn. They are expected to reappear in 2038, so if you have a telescope, you  better prepare because these clouds are visible even with amateur telescopes. 9. Alignment of ALL planets Although we see planetary conjunctions every  year, it is difficult or nearly impossible to see ALL the planets in the solar system aligned. Just for the four rocky planets, Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars,

to align would have to wait  almost a million years! The closest we can expect to an alignment of all the planets is something  that will happen in May of the year... 2492. On this date, the seven planets can be  seen simultaneously in the night sky, excluding Earth, since it is the planet  from where we will see the conjunction. Yes, possibly by then, most of us will  no longer be here, but it is not too much to share this data with our children or  grandchildren; maybe they will get to see it.

8. Destruction of Jupiter´s Moons With the recent discovery of 12 new moons of Jupiter, it is known that this planet has the most  satellites with retrograde orbits. We recommend that you watch the video we made on this topic. Moons with retrograde orbits rotate opposite to the planet's rotation. Still, Jupiter has one in  particular, which orbits the planet in the same direction as Jupiter, but in an area where all the  others rotate in the opposite direction, that is, if they were to intercep

t, which is believed to  have already happened before, they would cause a collision in which both moons would be destroyed. If this happens in the following years, it will be an excellent time for astronomers  to study collisions between asteroids and natural satellites in the solar system.  It will also be a magnificent opportunity to observe it from Earth with a telescope. 7. New meteor showers that didn't exist before Over the last few years, new asteroids and  comets have been orbiting the S

un; one of them was the recently discovered comet c/2022 e3  (ztf), characterized by a slightly green color. This comet passed close to Earth in February  2023 and will not be seen again for about 52,000 years, as long as I do not leave the  solar system once I reach the Oort Cloud. Just like this comet, astronomers have discovered  other objects around the Sun and near the orbit of the Earth, the particularity with these objects  is that when passing near the Sun, they give off large amounts of

materials such as rocks, ice, and  dust that are suspended in interplanetary space. Some astronomers suspect that, if we continue  to find these types of objects, sooner or later, one of these will leave a trail that crosses  the orbit of the Earth, this will cause that every time our planet passes through that region  of the solar system it will produce a shower of stars, better known as meteor showers, occurs. This means that in the coming years, we could have many more dates in the year with

meteor showers. 6. Destruction of comet Tempel 1, May 26, 2024 Tempel1 is a periodic comet of the Jupiter family  discovered by Wilhelm Tempel in 1867; this comet completes an orbit around the Sun every 5.5 years  and has a nucleus measuring 7.6 km × 4.9 km. In 1967 after British astronomer Brian G.  Marsden made precise calculations of the comet's orbit that considered Jupiter's  perturbations, he discovered that closer approaches to Jupiter in 1941 and 1953  had decreased the perihelion dista

nce and the orbital period to smaller values  than when it was initially discovered. This means that the comet passes  closer and closer to Jupiter, and there will likely come a time within the  next few years when I will pass so close to the gas giant that it will end up destroying it  or that gravity will fragment it into pieces. If this happens, the destruction of comet  Temel1 can be seen with telescopes from Earth as an impressive spectacle. We will know this on May 26, 2024. If the comet s

urvives this date, we can still see  it for a couple more years in the solar system. 5. Longest total solar eclipse  of the century, August 2, 2027 On this date, the Moon will completely obscure  the Sun, and it may be the spectacle of your life since it will be the longest total  solar eclipse of the century! With a duration of 6 minutes and 23 seconds. Although it may not sound like much, remember that most solar eclipses  don't last more than 5 minutes. That extra minute will mean a whole  re

cord in eclipse duration times. The best part is: that you can have  a front-row seat for this phenomenon, as one of the best places where you will be able  to see this eclipse is the Valley of the Kings, just above the Nile from Luxor in Egypt. 4. Apophis, 2029 April 13 Will it be the end of the world on this date? NO! Calm, the asteroid Apophis has no  collision course with Earth; however, this astronomical object will pass dangerously  close to our beloved planet on this date. According to th

e most modest orbital calculations,  everything indicates that Apophis will pass even under some telecommunications satellites and  can be seen with the naked eye as a very bright star moving slowly in the sky, threatening our  species and reminding us of the dangers out there. Fortunately for humanity, Apophis will not  hit Earth, but this approach is expected to deflect and make it return, passing  close to our planet again in 2036. But don't worry; we will not be in danger on  this second occ

asion either. Everything indicates that Apophis will not crash into Earth, so be  prepared to see it pass very close in a few years. The last three positions of this top are not only  astronomical events but also will be achievements of the human race in space exploration. 3. First spacecraft on the Galilean moons Jupiter's moons have always fascinated  humanity, especially the four largest, Europa, Ganymede, Io, and Callisto. These four moons together are as large as planets and have resources

of extreme  importance to humanity, specifically WATER. Today we know that at least Europa, Ganymede,  and Callisto have whatever it takes to host not only oceans of water beneath their ice sheets, but  they may also have microbial life inside, hidden beneath the thick ice sheets that cover them. Discovering that we are not alone in the universe is one of humanity's greatest ambitions, and it is  possible that in these three natural satellites, we will finally find an answer to those questions.

That is why space agencies worldwide are planning future missions to explore these  moons and penetrate their thick ice caps in search of water and life. 2. Return of humans to the moon In past videos, we've talked about how tough  it is to return to the moon, even though technology has made much progress in recent years. However, everything indicates that the new space race to return to the Moon has begun. Several  private and governmental space agencies have already set their sights on our nat

ural satellite. Most likely, in the coming decades, we will witness a new era of astronauts from  diverse nations working and collaborating to establish the first lunar base for an extended or  possibly indefinite stay of humans on the Moon. If we can take advantage of athe resources offered  by our natural satellite and obtain a constant supply of water, the stay of humans on the Moon  will be a reality that we will all come to see. Before me move on to #1, be sure to  stay tuned afterwards if

you haven't seen “Other 10 astronomical events  that will happen in your lifetime!” 1. The first human on Mars Finally, we have one of humanity's greatest dreams, something that many fiction writers have  thought about and so far has not been achieved. To convert the human race into a  species capable of living in two worlds. So far, the furthest humanity has  come is to our natural satellite. Still, if the race to reach the moon goes well,  which motivates countries to go further, we may see th

e first human being to set foot on another  planet other than ours in this same century. In addition to Earth, Mars is the most hospitable  planet with life compared to all the others; it has characteristics very similar to our  planet, it has a 23-hour day, and we know that it also has water and had it in the past. If all goes well, if our civilization manages to overcome its differences through peace and  not violence, if we manage to walk together and progress for the common good, perhaps and

only  maybe, our children or grandchildren will come to see the first human being to become an a Martian. What other astronomical event might we see in the next few years? Let us know  what you think in the comments! From meteors, to stars to planets  and more, join us as we look at the universe and tell you 10 Astronomical  Events That Will Happen In Your Lifetime. 10. Halley's Comet One of the curious things about the universe is the fact that  sometimes objects love to be seen, and seen quit

e frequently. Others though are more on the  long-range side and are only see around once in a lifetime. And that's true for Halley's Comet. Why do I say "around once in a lifetime"? Well that's because Halley's Comet is known as  a "short period comet", as it circles the confines of space, and then arrives back at  Earth every 75-76 years. So if you're lucky, you could see it twice in a lifetime. This  feature of the comet has actually made it one of the most popular things in the universe,  as

you can literally see it in the sky above without much issue, especially in places like  the countryside or areas without light pollution. If you're curious about when it'll show up  at Earth next time, you do have a bit of a wait. The last time it appeared around Earth was  1986, which means that it's estimated to return to Earth around 2061. The fascinating bit about this  though is that Halley's Comet has been documented in historical texts from as far back as 240 BC.  And multiple nations,

including the Chinese, Babylonians, and even Medieval Europeans  took note of the comet from where they were. Which makes it not just a cool object, but one  that has been noted in the annals of history. But it was only in 1705, when English Astronomer  Edmond Halley noted its periodic nature that the comet was truly "noted" by science. And  thus why it's called "Halley's Comet". The comets fame is known worldwide, and while  it's still another four plus decades from "meeting" the Earth again, i

f you're around at  that time, you'll be in for a very special thing. 9. Asteroid Flying By Earth While it's true that space is a place that is full of awe and wonder, many know  that it's also a place full of dangers. And one of the biggest dangers out there is the threat of  asteroids. Despite what sci-fi films tell you, if an asteroid big enough to destroy the Earth  heads directly for us, we honestly don't have much that could stop it. What's even more  scary though is that there have been m

any cases throughout history where asteroids have  had "fly bys" with Earth. Meaning that they fly right past us or get REALLY close to us. And  another one of those fly bys is coming soon. In less than a decade, on April 13th, 2029,  one such fly by will happen. The asteroid itself was discovered all the way back in  2004, and it was named 999 apophis. When it arrives near Earth on 2029, it'll literally  fly between the Earth and the moon. What's more, when it was projected flight path wise  in

2004, it was deemed that there was a possibility that it could hit Earth. And given  its size, it would've had quite an impact. However, further study rendered that theory  false. Though not by the margin you might think. The margin it's going to miss Earth is  only about 31,000 kilometers give or take. Which is a significant distance, but not one that is  so far out of reach that we wouldn't be scared by it. There are actually satellites out in  orbit around the Earth that are farther out than

this asteroid will be when it arrives.  Still, at present, we don't have any danger of this asteroid hitting the Earth. And given  the size of 999 apophis, scientists are going to be eagerly studying the rock so that they  can learn more about asteroids of this size. 8. Solar Eclipse Technically speaking, a solar eclipse is not a "rare" phenomenon. The  key factor that you have to take note of is where you live in the world. Because depending on where  you are, solar eclipses can happen as freq

uently as every year or so. But in terms of Earth-wide  solar eclipses where the sun and moon crossover in the same spot, those are a little more sporadic. In August 2nd, 2027, certain parts of the world (mainly those close to the Prime Meridian) will be  able to witness not just a solar eclipse, but one that will last for over 6 minutes. Which will make  this particular eclipse the second longest one of the entire century. While six minutes of light may  not seem like a lot in the grand scheme

of time, you need to remember that this is an event where  the sun is blocked by the moon almost entirely. Meaning that the light that hits the Earth  is blocked by the moon itself. So for that to happen for six minutes or longer is actually  a pretty substantial astrological occurrence. And one that will no doubt be witnessed by  many people who want to see this long event. Now, as mentioned, there are some areas  that will be able to witness the eclipse much better than others. That's because

when it  comes to events like this, the path of the sun, moon, and Earth are all paramount in witnessing  something like and eclipse. Britain via Gibraltar, parts of North and Southern Africa for example  will be the best witnesses to the event. But don't feel bad if you're not along  that path, smaller eclipses will happen in your lifetime if you're in the right spot. Before we dazzle you with more events from space, be sure to like the video and subscribe to  our channel so that you can see al

l of our weekly videos! 7. Supernova When it comes to the stars that light up the  sky, they all have different phases of life. And when it comes to the state known as a  Supernova, that means that they get much, MUCH brighter in a very short period of time.  That's because they're dying, and they emit a massive amount of mass and energy that is seen  as light just before they die out. By that token, when this event happens, it has the ability to be  so bright that it can outshine just about any

thing else in the regions of space. As for how often  this happens, it's rare, mainly because stars can last millions if not billions of years depending  on circumstances and makeup. But about twice every century, a supernova happens. Which means... ...you might just be able to see one soon! And possibly sooner than you think. After  all, the last supernova occurred in 1987, and that thing went on for MONTHS before the  light burned out. So since that happened over 30 years ago, we're right on t

rack to see  on sometime. In 2013, scientists mapped out that we could see one within the next 50 years. What's more, they stated that while most would have to use a telescope to find and see it, there  is a chance (about 20%) that you can see this supernova with your own eyes in the night sky. 6. Venus Passing By Jupiter The nine (I'm counting Pluto, sue me!) planets  of our solar system are all very unique compared to one another. And one of the reasons for  this is that their orbits around th

e sun are all different. No two planets orbit the  sun the same way in one form or another. Part of this is because of distance, and the other  is because of the makeup of the planet having a different effect when the suns gravity  pulls it. Anyway, this leads to some very interesting events over time. Including Venus  actually passing in front of Jupiter. Obviously, this doesn't happen that often, the last time  was in 1818. But the next one isn't too far away. ...you know, if you count 2065 as

"not too far  away". This event will happen on November 22nd of 2065, and unlike the last convergence of  these planets, it'll be visible to more people because we know what to look for. That being  said, it won't be visible to the naked eye, mainly because it's going to converge in  the daytime near the sun. So you'll need a telescope in order to see it. Still this  is a rare event, and one worth checking out. 5. Leonid Meteor Shower While it's true that Earth is in danger from falling rocks i

n space, often  times they burn up in the atmosphere before they ever really hit Earth. And when enough of this  happens at one time, we get the beautiful event known as a meteor shower. But what's special  about the Leonid Meteor Shower is that this one is a recurring event thanks to a meteor  called Temple Tuttle that passes by the Earth ever 33 years or so. So it's a lot like Halley's  Comet. However, unlike Halley, this comet passes so close to the Earth's atmosphere that parts  of it break

off, and thus shower down on the Earth itself, creating a very beautiful effect. The shower itself can even have about 100,000 meteorites raining down every hour. Though  it also can just do about 10-15 per hour, which is also quite a sight I grant you. Thankfully for you dear viewer, in 2031, the next Leonid Meteor Shower is "scheduled"  and it's said to be another "major" one that can produced the massive amount  of fragments that rain down from above. 4. Planetary Alignment Remember what I sa

id about planets and their orbits? Well, another byproduct  of those unique orbits is that they're rarely, if ever, aligned perfectly. You know, as in you  can make a straight line from Mercury to Pluto (it's a planet!!)? Yeah, that rarely happens,  but it does happen occasionally, and it's going to happen again soon. Or at least...in part. Scientists estimate that in 2040, there will be an alignment of many of the major planets, including  Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Mercury and even our moon. So wh

ile it won't be a full planetary alignment  (that one actually happens in the 25 century), it's still going to be a pretty epic and rare  event. One that you'll definitely be able to see. Of course, if you can find a way to live until  the 25th century and see the full alignment, power to you. 3. Supermoon The moon plays a very big part of life on  Earth, even if you don't realize it. It helps light up our skies, has a gravity  that affects the oceans, and more. But what sometimes is forgotten i

s that there are  times when the orbit of the moon gets really, REALLY close to the Earth. This event is known as  a Supermoon. And if that sounds familiar to you, that would be because one such astronomical event  happened in 2016. It was captured in many places, including the TV show Deadliest catch. The Supermoon itself appeared 14% bigger in the night sky because of how close it was  to the Earth at the time. And on December 6th, 2052, an even BIGGER Supermoon is coming. It'll  only be about

140,000 kilometers from the Earth, which is the closest it'll have been  to our planet in a very long time. But if you're worried about what that  might mean for the planet, fear not, because aside from shaking up the oceans a little  bit (as witnessed on Deadliest Catch), it doesn't have an effect of note on anything else. And  for that, we honestly should be grateful. 2. Transit Of Earth From Mars December 10th 2084 may seem like a long time away  (and honestly, it actually is), but it's a da

te that places like NASA and Space X have marked on  their calendars right now. Because this could be one of the most historical astronomical events  in history...just not in the way you think. The phrase "Transit of Earth From Mars" means that if  you were on Mars, you would see the Earth pass in front of the sun and slightly obscure it. This  has happened in the past due to orbits, but it's never been witnessed on Mars for obvious reasons. However, the plan for humanity is to eventually coloni

ze Mars, some are even saying that the first  colony attempts will happen in the next 5 years, if not the next decade. So, by the time  we reach 2084, it's possible we could have living breathing cities or metropolises  on Mars that can fully see the event. Which would thus make it a very historical  astronomical event. Granted, we are getting a little ahead of ourselves, but a date less  than 65 years away is a lot more feasible colonization wise than something that might've  happened say ten y

ears from now. Why not dream? 1. The Destruction Of The Earth Ok, not really, and obviously to "witness" that is a bit of a misnomer, however,  there are scientists out there that believe the rock known as Asteroid 2012 TC4 will not only  pass by the planet in 2050 in a "close call" in terms of fly by, but also that by 2079, a mere  60 years away, that it could actually collide with the planet. Causing lots of destruction  as this asteroid is the size of a large house. Right now, the odds of hit

ting the planet in  2079 are a mere 1-in-750. For the record, that's really low odds and not in the good way. But,  the benefit is that if it does hit the planet, it won't destroy the Earth. It could cause some  serious impact though depending on where it lands. Thanks for watching everyone! What did you think  of these astronomical events that might just be viewed in your lifetime if you live long enough?  Which ones are you personally hoping to see? Do you hope a different event is discovered

to  be happening in your lifetime? Let me know in the comments below, be sure to subscribe,  and I'll see you next time on the channel!