Something to 👀. New sungrazing comet in ESA/NASA SOHO/LASCO C3, found last night by citizen scientist Zesheng Yang. It ...
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How Comet ATLAS fizzled out
When comet C/2024 S1 (ATLAS) was first discovered in late September, it was almost immediately identified as a member of the ...
An owner leaped into action to recall her dog after the sounds of coyotes swirled around her home. Unaware of the dangers ...
NASA's Parker Solar Probe recently completed its closest flyby of the Sun, coming within 3.8 million miles of its surface.
The probe was launched on August 12, 2018 to investigate the mysteries of the corona, the outer atmosphere of the sun. When ...
The Leonid meteor shower peaks in North America overnight from Nov. 17 to 18, with "shooting stars" and fast-moving fireballs ...
Earth’s orbit around the Sun is not circular, but an ellipse. The perimeter of Earth’s orbit is roughly 584 million miles ...
On January 4, 2025, Earth will reach perihelion—its closest point to the Sun for the year—a perfect moment to reconnect with ...
2025 isn’t expected to be a great year for comets, but with luck, you might get a few good sightings.
Though the nearly full moon will likely outshine some of these speedy meteors, you may still be able to catch a glimpse of ...
As we round the corner of 2024, there are plenty of events happening when you should keep your eyes to the sky.
The Leonid meteor shower is expected to make its annual appearance in the night sky on Nov. 18, seen in the direction of the ...