This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to step outside, and see the comet Lovejoy.
Spot the passing comet C/2014 Q2 Lovejoy--named after Australian astronomer Terry Lovejoy who discovers…
New discoveries have recently been made at the sight of the prehistoric monument Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England. Over the last five years, archeological research teams at Birmingham University have unearthed…
How Do Solar Storms Affect the Earth?
During periods of high solar activity and frequent sunspots, the Sun ejects solar flares and releases solar winds that reach Earth's magnetic…
The Oracle's Library reveals the tradition behind the summer solstice observance. The summer solstice also known as Midsummer’s Eve is an ancient tradition that dates back to the Neolithic…
The Oracle’s Library explores the origins behind April Fool’s Day. Back before the Gregorian Calendar was established, people in the middle ages celebrated the New Year following the return…
The Oracle’s Library uncovers the roots of the black hole theory. The black hole was once only a hypothetical idea inserted in Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity—an estimation of…
The Oracle's Library uncovers the cosmology of Tao and its link to the Chinese Calendar. The Chinese have used a luni-solar calendar for almost five millennia now. The Chinese New…
The Oracle's Library dives deep into the histories to uncover the origins of the New Year. The first New Year's celebrations are dated as far back as 2,500 BCE in…
The Oracle's Library wishes you a spectacular winter solstice. If we were still following the Julian Calendar, December 17th marks the old Roman festival dedicated to the god Saturn. The…
The Oracle's Library is here to guide you to the most handy astronomy resources for all your stargazing needs! Whether your interests are astronomy or astrology, these tools will help…