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What’s That Very Bright ‘Star’ In The East Before Sunrise?
What is the bright star in the east right now? Venus, the bright "Morning Star," shines brilliantly in the pre-dawn sky this ...
A Bright 'Fireball' Lit Up the Sky This Week, But It Wasn't a Meteorite — Here's What Experts Say
A fireball soared over Mexico City in the early hours of April 16. It wasn't a meteorite, though — it was a bolide, a much ...
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International Dark Sky Week 2025: See these 10 night sky sights to celebrate
April 21 - 28 is International Dark Sky Week, a global celebration of the night sky during which like-minded organizations ...
Northern Lights: Earth-Facing ‘Hole In The Sun’ Could Trigger Auroras This Week
The Northern Lights or aurora borealis may be visible in the U.S. this week due to a coronal hole and a "co-rotating ...
Astronomers perplexed by loud bang and green flash over Australian skies
A loud bang and a bright green ball of light seen in the skies above Australia have left astronomers perplexed about the ...
Lyrids hit peak activity in April: How to see the first meteor shower of spring
In the days ahead, stargazers will have a chance to witness some Lyrid meteors before the shower hits its peak in activity ...
Lyrids Meteor Shower: Where and When To Catch Light Show This Week
Stargazers should be able to see between 10 and 15 meteors per hour streaking across the sky at the peak time.
Mercury, Venus and Saturn to delight stargazers in a parade across the sky
According to NASA, the planetary phenomenon will be clearest about 45 minutes before sunrise, low in the eastern sky and appearing near the moon. Venus and Saturn will be the easiest to spot — but for ...