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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 ...
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How did Earth get such a strange moon? Exploring the giant impact theory
The leading explanation for all of these mysteries is known as the giant impact hypothesis. According to this story, when the ...
Which planet has the most moons? Saturn dethrones Jupiter.
The ringed gas giant Saturn has officially replaced Jupiter as the planet in our solar system with the most moons. The International Astronomical Union officially recognized 128 new moons orbiting ...
"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 ...
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.
The New York Times3d
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 ...
Astronomy on MSN1h
April 2025: What’s in the sky this month? Jupiter and Mars remain prominent, while Venus, Mercury, and Saturn rule the morning skies
The planets offer exciting views in April for both night owls and early risers. Plus, the Lyrid meteor shower peaks in April's third week.
Worcester Magazine8hOpinion
'A thrilling ride like no other': Williams, Wimore, and the view from Goddard's Worcester
Finally back on the Third Stone from the Sun, astronauts Sunita Williams and Eugene "Butch" Wilmore have returned from a much ...
Venus passes between the Earth and sun this weekend—but don't try to look for it
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday during what's called an inferior conjunction. But don't plan on seeing ...
Asteroid 2024 YR may not hit Earth in 2032, but it—and others—will keep coming back
However, an impact on the moon cannot be ruled out ... these asteroids are often removed from the gaps in a very simple way: ...
The New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries Unveils Your Most Authentic Self
Here’s What To Expect for Your Zodiac Sign March’s astrology isn’t for the faint of heart—and it only continues to pack a ...