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A giant 180-foot asteroid to zoom past Earth today at a speed of 39,205 mph, NASA confirms
NASA confirmed the space rock, measuring about 180 feet wide, will pass on 29 August. It will come within 2,810,000 miles of Earth while travelling at 30,205 miles per hour.
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A giant 180-foot asteroid is on its way to Earth at a speed of 39,205 mph, NASA confirms
NASA says asteroid 2025 QY4 is on its way. The rock measures nearly 180 feet wide. It is travelling at 30,205 miles per hour.
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Blood Moon Eclipse 2025: Date and list of cities in India to witness September’s total lunar eclipse
The Blood Moon 2025 is unique due to its extensive visibility. It is uncommon for a lunar eclipse visible in the majority of India to occur, and thus this spectacle is a high point for observers.
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Five bright comets approaching Earth: Here’s when they will be visible in the skies
Five bright comets are approaching Earth soon, with Comet Lemmon leading the way. Astronomers predict it could become visible to the naked eye under dark skies.
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A massive 190-foot asteroid to make close approach to Earth today, NASA confirms
NASA has confirmed the rock is heading on course. The asteroid is around 120 feet wide in size. It travels at nearly 28,482 miles every single hour.
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NASA tracks giant 120-foot asteroid racing past Earth at 28,482 mph today
NASA confirmed the rock is about 120 feet wide. It races at 28,482 miles per hour through space.
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A massive 120-foot asteroid is approaching Earth tomorrow at a staggering speed of 28,482 mph
NASA confirmed asteroid 2025 QK3 is heading towards Earth. The rock is nearly 120 feet wide in size. It is travelling at a speed of 28,482 miles per hour.
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A giant 71-foot asteroid is on a path towards Earth today at a speed of 7,537 mph, NASA confirms
NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2025 PR is on course. The rock measures about 71 feet in width.
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Rare Black Moon in the Sky Tonight: When and How to See August 2025 Special Moon in India
Seasonal Black Moons appear only once every 33 months. Another version of the term refers to a second new moon in a calendar month. That type will not appear until 31 August 2027.
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ISRO Gaganyaan 2025: India's first uncrewed mission G1 with robot Vyommitra to lift off by December
ISRO is set to launch the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission, G1, by December 2025. Vyommitra, the half-humanoid robot, will fly onboard to test spacecraft systems ahead of future human missions.
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A giant 73-foot asteroid will zoom past Earth today at a high speed of 16,920 mph
NASA has confirmed asteroid 2023 PX will pass Earth soon. The rock is around 73 feet wide in size. It is moving at a high speed through space.
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Erattupetta Ayyappan, Kerala’s beloved temple tusker, dies at 55 after 50 years of festival glory
Ayyappan had been under treatment for several months due to health complications. He died on Tuesday morning at the age of 55, according to the Kerala Elephant Owners Federation.
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A massive 160-foot asteroid will fly past Earth today, NASA warns
NASA confirmed the asteroid’s upcoming flyby earlier this week. The rock measures about 160 feet in width.
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Watch fireball meteor lights up Japan’s night sky in brilliant blue
NASA estimates around 44 tonnes of meteoritic material fall towards Earth each day. Almost all of it is vaporised in the atmosphere, leaving glowing streaks visible across the night sky.
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A 990-foot asteroid travelling at a speed of 21,994 mph will make a close approach to Earth today, NASA confirms
The rock, named 1997 QK1, is nearly 990 feet wide. The asteroid is travelling at 21,994 miles per hour.
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Northern Lights Incoming: Aurora borealis to dance across skies tonight – Here’s where to see them
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a large coronal hole on the sun is releasing a powerful stream of solar wind towards Earth.
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First-ever 'golden nurse shark' found in Costa Rica’s Caribbean waters
The rare orange shark was discovered on a sport fishing expedition off Tortuguero National Park, 37 metres deep. Approximately two metres long, it represented an extraordinary first-time sighting of its type.
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NASA confirms a stadium-sized, 990-foot asteroid is on course for a close approach to Earth tomorrow
NASA has confirmed asteroid 1997 QK1 will make its closest approach on 20 August. The rock measures about 990 feet wide and is travelling at 21,994 miles per hour.
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Mercury, moon and beehive cluster to shine in rare August morning alignment – Check date here
Astronomers note Mercury is often difficult to see. Even Copernicus reportedly never observed it. Its proximity to the sun usually hides it, requiring careful timing for observation.
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Sun, Moon and Magic: When and where to watch the next total solar eclipse
The next total solar eclipse will be the first to touch mainland Europe since 1999, and travellers are already planning where to watch.
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A giant 990-foot, stadium-size asteroid on its way to Earth at a speed of 21,994 mph, NASA confirms
A massive asteroid named 1997 QK1 is set to make its closest approach to Earth this month.
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NASA Alerts: Massive 990-foot, stadium-sized asteroid on potential Earth collision path– Check date here
NASA only labels space rocks as hazardous if they are closer than 7.4 million kilometres and wider than 85 metres.
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A large 87-foot asteroid is coming near Earth today at 14,390 mph, NASA confirms
NASA confirmed the asteroid’s course towards Earth. It measures about 87 feet wide and travels quickly. The asteroid will pass Earth on August 13.
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‘Planet Parade’ begins Wednesday: How and where to see four bright planets marking start of six-planet alignment
In August, six planets line up for a rare celestial show. Find out when and where to catch the event on Wednesday, August 13.
