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Auroras galore! Severe geomagnetic storm sparks stunning northern lights across US (photos)
The almost fully illuminated Harvest Moon was no match for the dazzling aurora display.
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Don't miss the Harvest Moon Supermoon lunar eclipse tonight! Here's what to expect
On Sept. 17, the full moon will put on a dazzling display. While appearing slightly larger-than-average as a "supermoon" it will also undergo a partial lunar eclipse.
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IDW's 'Star Trek: Lore War' will bring back Data's evil brother in 2025 comics crossover event
IDW Publishing is warping its award-winning "Star Trek" comics to a new level with its "Star Trek: Lore War" crossover event in 2025.
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Gas and stars 'stolen' from galaxy in striking European Southern Observatory photo and video
A galaxy is robbed of its gas and stars in a new image from the European Southern Observatory.
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NASA astronaut photographs SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn capsule reentry from ISS (photo)
The private Polaris Dawn was within view of the ISS when the four-person private mission concluded its work on Sept. 15. Experienced NASA astronaut Don Pettit wielded the camera.
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Lego Marvel Endgame Final Battle review
Avengers: Endgame's devastating ultimate battle makes for a captivating build in Lego Marvel Endgame Final Battle.
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James Webb Space Telescope witnesses a black hole 'killing' its galaxy (photo)
Using the James Webb Space Telescope astronomers have observed a supermassive black hole "killing" its galaxy by starving it of the material needed to birth new stars.
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Collisions could increase chance of 'God of Destruction' asteroid Apophis hitting Earth
Apophis will come close enough to Earth to be seen with the naked eye in 2029, but a chance encounter with another asteroid could steer 'God of Destruction' space rock destructively close on a future pass.
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'Astroneer' is getting a surprise expansion 8 years after launch (video)
Looking for your next space exploration game? Astroneer is getting its first expansion soon and might be the playful odyssey you're looking for.
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This Nikon Z6 II mirrorless camera bundle is now $500 off
We think the Nikon z6 II mirrorless camera is one of the best cameras for astrophotography and now this bundle is $500 off.
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Aurora alert: Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights across US and Europe tonight
Northern lights could be visible over mid-latitudes across the US and Europe tonight, Sept. 16. A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued by NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.
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China prepares for 1st launch of new Long March 8A rocket
China's new Long March 8A rocket could fly for the first time by the end of the year, helping the country build a number of planned satellite megaconstellation.
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'Surprising' warmth above Antarctica is earliest observed on record
Temperature fluctuations above Antarctica in winter show the earliest warming of the stratosphere on record.
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James Webb Telescope goes 'extreme' and spots baby stars at the edge of the Milky Way (image)
The James Webb Space Telescope has taken things to the extreme, studying the outer edge of our own galaxy, the Milky Way and producing a stunning new image.
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Could we turn the sun into a gigantic telescope?
Using a phenomenon known as gravitational lensing, it might be possible to use the sun as a gigantic telescope to peer deep into space.
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SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn astronauts splash down to end historic spacewalk mission (video)
The four Polaris Dawn astronauts splashed down safely off the coast of Florida today (Sept. 15), bringing an end to their historic commercial mission.
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SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn astronauts will return to Earth early Sunday. Here's how to watch live online
After five days in space aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon, the crew of Polaris Dawn will return to Earth early TKday, and you can watch the landing live.
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Astronauts 3D-print 1st metal part while on ISS
ESA scientists have successfully demonstrated 3D printing of a metal part in space for the first time.
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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 128 —Starliner is Back! What Now?
On Episode 128 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk about what's going on with Boeing's Starliner CST-100 spacecraft.
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A sprinkling of cosmic dust may have helped kick-start life on Earth
Cosmic dust may have helped to kick-start life on Earth, new research suggests. The findings challenge a widely held assumption that this was not a plausible explanation.
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