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In October, the Moon will come its nearest to Earth — less than 360,000 kilometers away.
According to Vladilen Sanakoyev, an engineer at the Ural Federal University’s educational astronomical observatory, this will occur on October 7, when a supermoon takes place. On that day, the Moon will appear about 30% brighter and 14% larger than during a micromoon.
Starting October 8, the Moon will begin to move away from Earth, and by October 23, the distance will increase to 406,000 kilometers.
In addition, several rare astronomical events can be observed in mid-October: on October 13, the Moon will pass close to Jupiter, and on the morning of October 19, it will pass near Venus. As a result, residents of the Ural region will be able to witness an especially bright and unusual dawn.
Earlier, the scientist also warned that solar activity may reach a new peak.
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Specialists at the International Science and Technology Park of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, led by Durdymyrat Gadamov and Altyn Rahmanova, have developed a new-generation bio-agent designed to neutralize soil methane emissions. The solution utilizes local bacteria adapted to the regional climate, which harness methane monooxygenase to convert methane into carbon dioxide and water.
Methane is a major contributor to global warming, with a heat-trapping capacity in the atmosphere significantly higher than that of carbon dioxide. The newly developed bio-agent features high efficiency in industrially congested areas, cost-effectiveness through the use of local raw materials, and complete safety for human health and the environment.
This scientific breakthrough aligns with Turkmenistan's sustainable development strategy, supporting its commitments under the Global Methane Pledge to enhance environmental oversight in the energy sector.
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