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Spectacular astronomical events like meteor showers and partial lunar eclipses will be visible across the country this summer ...

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Newly spotted asteroid 2026 JH2, which could be up to 115 feet wide, will fly past Earth closer than some satellites on ...

The gorgeous astrophotographs highlight the dazzling night sky and remind viewers what we risk losing to light pollution ...

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On Wednesday, May 20, skywatchers looking west after dusk will be able to spot the crescent Moon glowing beside Jupiter for ...

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There's a lot riding on the debut flight of SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket — including some of NASA's lunar ambitions.