The Rare Celestial Event That Will Eventually Disappear For Earth
Total eclipses are one of the most majestic natural phenomena you can witness, but thanks to a quirk of celestial mechanics, they won't be around forever.
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4 Bright Objects In Space That Aren't Actually Stars
On a dark and clear night, the sky can seem filled with stars, some shining brighter than others. But a few of those bright objects aren't actually stars.
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5 Ancient Artifacts That Are Made From Meteorites
Strange metallic rocks have been falling from the sky for millennia, and sometimes those rocks are turned into surprising items.
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Details Most People Don't Know About Life On The ISS
Life in space is very different from life on Earth; that much is pretty obvious. But what does the regular routine of an astronaut actually look like?
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Top 5 Coolest Things The Curiosity Rover Has Found On Mars
The Curiosity rover has been carrying out its mission on Mars for many years, and it's made some pretty cool discoveries. Here are a few of them.
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The 5 Youngest Planets Ever Discovered
Exoplanets present quite a few mysteries (and potential answers to long-standing questions) for astronomers. And that's especially true of young exoplanets.
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When Did Earth Get Its Moon
The moon is Earth's longtime, familiar companion, the story of when and how it got there is actually a bit of an unanswered question in astronomy.
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Why The Moon's Atmosphere Is So Different From Earth's
The fact that you can't breathe on the moon probably isn't surprising. That said, the moon does have an atmosphere; it's just very different than Earth's.
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The Story Of The Astronaut Who Returned From Space To Find His Country Didn't Exist
The fall of the Soviet Union was a hugely consequential event in history, but it also had some strange side effects that might not be as well known.
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Earth's Moon Will Experience A Rare Color Change In March 2025
Early 2025 has already played host to some spectacular astronomical events, and there are more to come. In March, look to the moon to watch it change color.
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Uranus And Neptune's Deepest Oceans Make Earth's Look Like Puddles
Earth's oceans are mysterious, largely unexplored places, but the enormous oceans of Neptune and Uranus have them beat. Here's what scientists know about them.
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NASA Is Tracking A Rare Planet Unlike Anything In Our Solar System
While our solar system is a fascinating place on its own, exoplanets are even more of a mystery. And one exoplanet in particular is something quite new.
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A Rare Lunar Event Could Reveal Stonehenge's Secrets
It's long seemed like Stonehenge harbors many secrets, and it's not keen on giving them up. But a rare lunar event might finally give us some answers.
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It Snows On Mars, But It's Not The Same As Earth
Everyone knows that Earth is capable of providing beautiful, snowy landscapes, but it isn't unique in that. It snows on Mars, too, but there's a bit of a twist.
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Here's Why Venus Looks Yellow In The Night Sky
When you take a look deep into the night sky, Venus might look like it's noticeably yellow. Here's the science behind why it appears that way.
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Molecules That Can Never Exist Naturally On Earth
Space is home to a great many oddities, and even chemistry gets strange out there. In fact, there are even some molecules that you'd never find here on Earth.
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How A NASA Experiment Might Have Destroyed Life On Mars
Researchers have been looking for life on Mars for a long time, and they might have found it on one occasion, only to destroy it at the same time.
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The Smelly Truth About Uranus
While space harbors plenty of mysteries, it turns out that Uranus' smell isn't one of them. Here's the explanation for why it's so uniquely stinky.
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The 305-Meter Telescope Made Famous By James Bond That Collapsed In Real Life
The dramatic finale of "Goldeneye" saw James Bond fighting over a giant radio dish, and in 2020 that real-life 305-meter telescope collapsed after 57 years.
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We Finally Know What A Meteorite Sounds Like When It Hits The Earth
For all that's known about meteorites, there's relatively little footage of them hitting Earth. Which makes this particular recording something quite special.
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The 13 Biggest Mysteries About Black Holes Science Still Can't Explain
Space is already filled with plenty of mysteries, and black holes may be among the strangest. Here are some of the questions scientists still have about them.
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Here's What Happened When Physicists Simulated A Black Hole In A Lab
Black holes are as dangerous as they are distant, so scientists set out to simulate one in a lab. What happened next would make Steven Hawking smile.
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The Asteroid That Will Be Forever Changed By Passing Near Earth
In 2029, one of the solar system's many asteroids will pass Earth close enough to see with the naked eye. But asteroid Apophis won't travel the same path again.
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Every Northern And Southern Lights Color Explained
The northern and southern lights, auroras visible from the poles, glow with a range of different colored lights. Here's the reason for each of those colors.
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6 Biggest Threats To Earth From Space
The idea of cosmic threats to Earth almost sounds like the stuff of fiction. But while alien invasions may be far fetched, these threats are perfectly real.
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The Rare Planetary Event You Don't Want To Miss In February 2025
There are quite a few astronomical events that have captivated humanity, and in February 2025, there's an especially rare one that you'll want to see.
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The Disturbing Fate Of Anyone Who Falls Into A Black Hole
Black holes have long occupied our imaginations, and our current scientific understanding allows us to predict the disturbing fate of anyone who might fall in.
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