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World’s leading planetary scientist Shigeru Ida joins China's Westlake University from Japan

World’s leading planetary scientist Shigeru Ida joins China's Westlake University from Japan

Theoretical astrophysicist Shigeru Ida, former president of the Astronomical Society of Japan, has joined China's Westlake University to help develop its newly established astronomy department.
Look up: November's supermoon will be the closest to Earth this year

Look up: November's supermoon will be the closest to Earth this year

US startup Reflect Orbital's plan to reflect sunlight to earth at night sparks global concerns

US startup Reflect Orbital's plan to reflect sunlight to earth at night sparks global concerns

What’s inside Vietnam’s 3,000 sq.m space museum?

What’s inside Vietnam’s 3,000 sq.m space museum?

Vietnam’s Space Museum at the Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park showcases satellite, planet and rocket models alongside interactive space exhibits.
August 22, 2025 | 12:32 am PT
Vietnam basks under last 'blood moon' of 2022

Vietnam basks under last 'blood moon' of 2022

People in several regions of Vietnam were able to observe the last total lunar eclipse of the year on Tuesday despite somewhat unfavorable sky conditions.
November 8, 2022 | 07:24 am PT
Last supermoon of 2021 to be visible in Vietnam early Friday

Last supermoon of 2021 to be visible in Vietnam early Friday

Skywatchers in Vietnam are in for another treat as the year’s final supermoon will appear in the early hours of Friday.
June 23, 2021 | 06:03 pm PT
Ancient meteor shower to blaze across Vietnamese night sky

Ancient meteor shower to blaze across Vietnamese night sky

The annual Lyrid meteor shower will peak Thursday, allowing Vietnamese a peek from evening to the early hours of Friday.
April 22, 2021 | 02:00 am PT
Jupiter, Saturn to align in closest night conjunction in 800 years

Jupiter, Saturn to align in closest night conjunction in 800 years

Jupiter and Saturn would conjunct in their orbits Monday night to appear as a “double planet”, the first such occurrence in nearly 800 years.
December 21, 2020 | 01:55 am PT
Partial solar eclipse as seen over Hanoi skies

Partial solar eclipse as seen over Hanoi skies

Hanoians were lucky to have ideal weather conditions to get clear views of the partial solar eclipse Sunday afternoon.
June 21, 2020 | 06:37 am PT
Solar eclipse next week to be visible in Vietnam

Solar eclipse next week to be visible in Vietnam

Vietnam will see part of an annular eclipse, commonly referred to as a "ring of fire," on June 21.
June 14, 2020 | 01:51 am PT
Meteor shower to ignite Vietnamese sky

Meteor shower to ignite Vietnamese sky

Stargazers across Vietnam can observe the Lyrids meteor shower Wednesday night.
April 21, 2020 | 05:00 am PT
Eclipse glimpse: Thousands watch decade's last ring of fire

Eclipse glimpse: Thousands watch decade's last ring of fire

Locals and tourists in Saigon used telescopes and binoculars Thursday noon to witness the last solar eclipse of the year and the decade.
December 26, 2019 | 08:27 pm PT
Vietnam to see decade's last solar eclipse

Vietnam to see decade's last solar eclipse

The last solar eclipse of the decade is set to happen Thursday noon, and can be watched from Vietnam.
December 25, 2019 | 07:12 pm PT
Hanoi observatory opens for lunar eclipse viewers

Hanoi observatory opens for lunar eclipse viewers

More than 100 space lovers have registered to observe the partial lunar eclipse at the Hoa Lac Astronomical Station in Hanoi early on Wednesday.
July 15, 2019 | 10:45 pm PT
Former NASA chief sells space dreams to Vietnamese youth

Former NASA chief sells space dreams to Vietnamese youth

Major General Charles Bolden Jr., U.S. Science Envoy for Space, met with students and scientists at the Vietnam National Space Center on Monday.
June 10, 2019 | 08:34 pm PT
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