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See a Wafer-Thin Crescent Moon Leapfrog Jupiter in the Post-Sunset Sky This Week
Skywatchers can catch a fleeting celestial display as a wafer-thin crescent moon appears near Jupiter in the western sky on April 29 and 30. The moon will leap to Jupiter’s upper right by April 30 evening, with just over five degrees separating the two. Earthshine and nearby stars add to this picturesque twilight event visible shortly after sunse...
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Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) Becomes the 'Great Comet' of 2025 with Stunning Display
Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) has captured the attention of astronomers with its incredible brightness and distinct tail structure. First observed in 2024, it became the brightest comet in 18 years, and it even reached a rare feat of being visible during daylight. This comet, which passed closest to the sun in January 2025, has earned the title of "Great C...
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New Study Confirms Nebra Sky Disc’s Ancient Origins and Advanced Craftsmanship
The Nebra Sky Disc, unearthed in 1999 and dated to 3,800 years ago, has been verified as an authentic Bronze Age artefact by a new study published in Scientific Reports. Using metallurgical analysis, researchers demonstrated the disc's creation involved over ten cycles of heating and hammering at 700°C. The copper used originated from Austrian min...
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"Once-In-A-Lifetime" Cosmic Explosion Will Be Visible From Earth, Says NASA
The "Blaze Star," which is a binary system in the Northern Crown about 3,000 light years from Earth, is comprised of a white dwarf, an Earth-sized remnant of a dead star with a mass comparable to the sun.
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Reverse Manhattanhenge 2024: Everything You Need To Know About The Event
One can see reverse Manhattanhenge best on Thursday morning at 7:11 am, when the sun rises and aligns perfectly with the city's streets.
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Rare Red Aurora Spotted In Ladakh Skies As Geomagnetic Storm Hits Earth
The Hanle and Merak observatories in Ladakh, which capture pictures of the night sky, recently spotted an unexpected yet stunning celestial event In India - a rare red aurora.
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NASA Hubble Shares Striking Pic Of Celestial Fireworks Display That "Sparkle"
The celestial fireworks display is located in the direction of the constellation Dorado.
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From Total Lunar Eclipse to Jupiter-Mars Conjunction, Watch These Celestial Events in May
The May celestial calendar for looks exciting for skygazers. The month begins and ends with a couple of great planet-spotting opportunities and NASA has shared a full list of those events as part of its monthly, “What's Up” series. The agency called on all moon gazers to mark their calendars for the month's highlight: the next total lunar eclip...
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'Blood Moon' Dazzles Skygazers In Century's Longest Eclipse
The longest "blood moon" eclipse this century was underway Friday, coinciding with Mars' closest approach in 15 years to treat skygazers across the globe to a thrilling celestial spectacle.
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See a Wafer-Thin Crescent Moon Leapfrog Jupiter in the Post-Sunset Sky This Week
Skywatchers can catch a fleeting celestial display as a wafer-thin crescent moon appears near Jupiter in the western sky on April 29 and 30. The moon will leap to Jupiter’s upper right by April 30 evening, with just over five degrees separating the two. Earthshine and nearby stars add to this picturesque twilight event visible shortly after sunse...
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Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) Becomes the 'Great Comet' of 2025 with Stunning Display
Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) has captured the attention of astronomers with its incredible brightness and distinct tail structure. First observed in 2024, it became the brightest comet in 18 years, and it even reached a rare feat of being visible during daylight. This comet, which passed closest to the sun in January 2025, has earned the title of "Great C...
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New Study Confirms Nebra Sky Disc’s Ancient Origins and Advanced Craftsmanship
The Nebra Sky Disc, unearthed in 1999 and dated to 3,800 years ago, has been verified as an authentic Bronze Age artefact by a new study published in Scientific Reports. Using metallurgical analysis, researchers demonstrated the disc's creation involved over ten cycles of heating and hammering at 700°C. The copper used originated from Austrian min...
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"Once-In-A-Lifetime" Cosmic Explosion Will Be Visible From Earth, Says NASA
The "Blaze Star," which is a binary system in the Northern Crown about 3,000 light years from Earth, is comprised of a white dwarf, an Earth-sized remnant of a dead star with a mass comparable to the sun.
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Reverse Manhattanhenge 2024: Everything You Need To Know About The Event
One can see reverse Manhattanhenge best on Thursday morning at 7:11 am, when the sun rises and aligns perfectly with the city's streets.
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Rare Red Aurora Spotted In Ladakh Skies As Geomagnetic Storm Hits Earth
The Hanle and Merak observatories in Ladakh, which capture pictures of the night sky, recently spotted an unexpected yet stunning celestial event In India - a rare red aurora.
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NASA Hubble Shares Striking Pic Of Celestial Fireworks Display That "Sparkle"
The celestial fireworks display is located in the direction of the constellation Dorado.
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From Total Lunar Eclipse to Jupiter-Mars Conjunction, Watch These Celestial Events in May
The May celestial calendar for looks exciting for skygazers. The month begins and ends with a couple of great planet-spotting opportunities and NASA has shared a full list of those events as part of its monthly, “What's Up” series. The agency called on all moon gazers to mark their calendars for the month's highlight: the next total lunar eclip...
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'Blood Moon' Dazzles Skygazers In Century's Longest Eclipse
The longest "blood moon" eclipse this century was underway Friday, coinciding with Mars' closest approach in 15 years to treat skygazers across the globe to a thrilling celestial spectacle.
