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Aurora alert! Moderate geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as New York and Idaho tonight (March 25)
Aurora chasers are on high alert for geomagnetic storm conditions overnight with northern lights possible at mid-latitudes.
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Dazzling photos of this month's total lunar eclipse showcase a blood red moon near the Milky Way's heart
Breathtaking photos of this month's total lunar eclipse capture a blood red moon and star-studded Milky Way over NOIRLab's Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory in Chile.
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Mysterious blue spiral spotted over European skies. What was it? (photos)
A strange blue spiral lit up the sky over Europe on Monday night (March 24), with residents of the UK and other countries speculating on its true nature on social media.
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Space pirates already have their sights set on the 'high seas' of Earth orbit. Can we stop them?
Experts are already looking into the risks of piracy in space and solutions to this potentially devastating economic and legal problem.
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'Cosmic tornado' swirls in breathtaking new James Webb Space Telescope image
A cosmic coincidence has led to one of the most amazing images ever captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.
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Rare 'solar horns' will appear during partial solar eclipse on March 29 — Here are 6 of the best places in the US and Canada to see the unusual phenomenon
Here's where to be to catch rare views of the cusps of the sun appearing in the east at sunrise during the partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025.
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NASA says removal of 'first woman, person of color' language from Artemis websites 'does not indicate' moon mission crew change
NASA websites no longer state that the Artemis 3 mission will aim to land the first person of color and the first woman on the moon, but the agency says this does not reflect a change in crew.
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New Barbie doll celebrates 60 years as an astronaut, but forgets when humans first flew into space
Earth to astronaut Barbie, we have a new space collectible, but probably not for all of the reasons Mattel intended. The toy company has released a Barbie Miss Astronaut 60th anniversary doll.
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SpaceX launches secret US spy satellite on 19th anniversary of company's 1st-ever liftoff (video, photos)
SpaceX launched its third mission of the year for the United States' spy satellite agency today (March 24), the 19th anniversary of the company's first-ever liftoff.
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Hurry! Only six days left to get 72% off Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus meaning you can watch season two of "Star Wars: Andor" with a huge discount
With season two of Star Wars: Andor hitting the small screen on April 22, now is the time to get a Disney Plus subscription bundle and it's 72% off.
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What would happen if the Milky Way's black hole erupted? This distant galaxy paints a terrifying picture
The observation of titanic jets emerging from the supermassive black hole at the heart of a distant galaxy could be a grim prediction of the Milky Way's future.
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Sunspots may be visible during the March 29 partial solar eclipse. Here's how to spot them.
The upcoming partial solar eclipse on March 29 is the perfect time to watch the moon hide and then reveal dark patches on the surface of the sun.
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Private SpaceX Fram2 mission ready for world's 1st crewed flight over Earth's polar regions (photos)
SpaceX plans to make spaceflight history this month, by launching the first crewed mission to explore Earth's polar regions.
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Gorgeous Hubble telescope image was 20 years in the making: Space photo of the day
The Hubble Space Telescope captured an image of a star and a spiral galaxy, both in the constellation Virgo. But the photo is an optical illusion.
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Meteorites and asteroids tracked back to their place of origin in the solar system
Astronomers have tracked several meteorites that dropped in on Earth back to their origin, space rocks in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
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Star Catcher sends electricity across NFL football field in key space power-beaming test (photos)
Space-based solar power is one step closer to reality, now that Florida startup Star Catcher has successfully beamed energy across the Jacksonville Jaguars' stadium.
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Euclid 'dark universe detective' spacecraft discovers 2,674 new dwarf galaxies
Using data from the Euclid Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered a stunning 2,674 dwarf galaxies, the study of which could help better understand cosmic evolution.
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Black holes may obey the laws of physics after all, new theory suggests
A new recipe for black holes could do away with central singularities, saving the laws of physics from troubling infinities.
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Ouch! Carlo Rambaldi's original screen-used 'E.T.' model might reach $1 million at Sotheby's auction
This original prop from Steven Spielberg's timeless 1982 film hits the auction block.
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Preserving astronomy history: The fight is on to save iconic Royal Greenwich Observatory site
Nestled in the rolling green hills of the English countryside is an important site in global astronomical history. But now, with its future uncertain, this historic site is at risk.
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