A rare stargazing spectacle will unfold on Friday, April 13, 2029, as the asteroid Apophis passes closer than satellites over Europe and Africa in a true once-in-a-lifetime event.
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Thousands of enthusiasts, professionals and curious skywatchers will gather this weekend for the world’s largest and most spectacular astronomy and space expo.
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A rare long-period comet is here — here’s how to find comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) before sunrise this April, with key dates, viewing tips and the best mornings to look.
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Gravitational waves may have provided the first tantalizing evidence of tiny primordial black holes born during the Big Bang, which could account for dark matter.
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The asteroid is on the European Space Agency’s Risk List, but poses no threat to Earth or the moon during the close approach.
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Artificial lights at night brightened up planet Earth by 16% from 2014 to 2022, a new study using satellite images has found.
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“It is fascinating that an active galactic nucleus can change its brightness so dramatically over such a short period of time.”
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A dramatic breakup near the sun erased hopes of a bright comet lighting up the evening sky this week.
NASA faces the possibility of steep cuts again as the FY 2027 budget request proposes a 23% reduction in overall funding and a 47% cut to science programs.
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This offers us a glimpse of the discovery surge scientists expect to occur once full operations begin.