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How did Earth get such a strange moon? Exploring the giant impact theory
So how did our planet end up with such a special moon? The answer is that, surprisingly enough, the moon is a piece of our ...
Astronomers stunned to find Saturn has 128 more moons in rare discovery
Earlier this week, Saturn gained a whopping 128 new official moons, as the International Astronomical Union recognised ...
7 night sky events to see in April, from a meteor shower to the ‘pink moon’
The moon dims, the meteors fly, and the planets dance—these are the most exciting celestial events happening this month.
When's the next 'parade of planets'? The past, present and future of planetary alignments
Prior to 2040, the last planetary quintuplet occurred in the year 1186, and according to Uptain, records show that the close ...
"Venus kiss" happens Saturday as the planet passes between the Earth and sun
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an ...
Asteroid 2024 YR may not hit Earth in 2032, but it—and others—will keep coming back
In late 2024, astronomers spotted asteroid 2024 YR4 on a trajectory that could potentially threaten Earth. This observation ...
The 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse: When, Where and How to Watch
If that’s too long to wait, two total lunar eclipses are also coming, one in September and another next March. Unlike total ...
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Partial Eclipse Captivates Much of the Northern Hemisphere
The moon slipped between the Earth and the sun on Saturday, casting a shadow on our planet in parts of the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Russia and Africa. In Photos The moon ...