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Oct 21 2025SCIENCE

Sky Spectacles: Two Comets Light Up the Night

In October 2025, the night sky puts on a rare show with two comets visible to the naked eye. Comet Lemmon and Comet SWAN are making their closest approaches to Earth, offering a unique opportunity for stargazers. Comet Lemmon, discovered in January 2025, is expected to shine brightest around Hallow

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Oct 20 2025SCIENCE

Night Sky Spectacle: Meteors and Comets Light Up October

This week, sky gazers are in for a treat. The Orionid meteor shower is reaching its peak, and two comets are also making an appearance. This is a great chance to see some amazing celestial events. The Orionids are known for their speed. They zip across the sky, leaving bright trails. Some even leav

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Oct 20 2025SCIENCE

Two Comets to Light Up the Night Sky

Two icy visitors from the outer solar system are about to put on a show. Comet Lemmon and Comet Swan are making their way towards Earth, offering a unique chance for skywatchers to catch a glimpse of these rare celestial events. Comet Swan is the closer of the two, coming within about 24 million mi

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Oct 19 2025SCIENCE

Catch Two Comets Lighting Up the Night Sky This Week

This week, sky gazers have a special treat. Two comets, Lemmon and SWAN, are making their way through our solar system. These icy space travelers are getting closer to Earth, and their brightness is peaking. Comet Lemmon is the star of the show. On Tuesday, it will be at its brightest and closest t

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Oct 09 2025SCIENCE

A Comet's Cosmic Connection: Could 3I/ATLAS Hold the Key to the Wow! Signal?

A comet from another star system, named 3I/ATLAS, has caught the attention of scientists. It might be linked to the famous Wow! signal, a mysterious radio wave detected in 1977. Avi Loeb, a well-known astronomer from Harvard, thinks this comet could be the source of the signal. The Wow! signal was a

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Oct 07 2025SCIENCE

October's Night Sky: A Double Meteor Show and a Moon

October is set to be an exciting month for stargazers, with not one but two meteor showers gracing the night sky. The Draconids and Orionids will make their appearances, offering a celestial spectacle for those who love to look up. Plus, a super harvest moon will add to the show, making this a great

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Sep 20 2025SCIENCE

A Hungry Black Hole Breaks the Rules

In the vast expanse of space, a black hole named RACS J0320-35 is causing quite a stir. This cosmic giant, born a mere 920 million years after the Big Bang, is growing at an astonishing rate. It's not just any growth spurt; this black hole is feasting on matter at 2. 4 times the speed that scientist

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Sep 08 2025EDUCATION

Stars and Science: Can You Tell Them Apart?

People have always looked up at the night sky. Some see science, others see signs. But can you tell the difference between astronomy and astrology? Astronomy is all about science. It uses math and physics to study stars, planets, and galaxies. Astronomers predict eclipses and explore the universe.

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Aug 14 2025SCIENCE

Mystery Lights Dance Across the East Coast Sky

On a night meant for meteor showers, something strange lit up the sky. On August 13, 2025, people along the East Coast saw spirals of light twisting above them. These weren't shooting stars. They were something else entirely. The show started after 9 p. m. ET. Videos popped up online from places li

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Aug 13 2025SCIENCE

Catch the Last Glimpses of the Perseid Meteor Shower Before It Ends!

The Perseid meteor shower, known for its dazzling display, is still visible until August 23rd. This annual event, active since July 17th, is often hailed as the most spectacular meteor shower of the year. At its peak, viewers could witness up to 100 meteors streaking across the sky every hour, a rat

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