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When was the first confirmed gravitational-wave detection made?
Quick Answer
The first confirmed gravitational-wave detection was made on 14 September 2015 and announced in 2016.
The Full Story
LIGO detected gravitational waves on 14 September 2015 from the merger of two black holes. The result was announced in February 2016 and confirmed Einstein’s 1916 prediction a century after it was made. This first detection opened a new way of observing the universe, different from light-based astronomy. It marked the birth of gravitational-wave astronomy.
Key Facts
1.Detected on 14 September 2015
2.Announced in February 2016
3.Came from merging black holes
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