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'Planet parade': Four planets to align each night of January 2025; know best watching tips from NASA

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'Planet parade': Four planets to align each night of January 2025; know best watching tips from NASA

Get ready for a spectacular January night sky! Witness a rare four-planet conjunction, a dazzling meteor shower, and Mars shining bright at opposition. Don't miss these unforgettable celestial events!

NASA tracks a giant, 100-foot, airplane-sized asteroid set for a close encounter with Earth today

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NASA tracks a giant, 100-foot, airplane-sized asteroid set for a close encounter with Earth today

NASA tracks two asteroids, 2024 YZ9 and 2024 YY21, as they make close passes by Earth.

A massive 94-foot airplane-sized asteroid is coming very close to Earth today, NASA confirms

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A massive 94-foot airplane-sized asteroid is coming very close to Earth today, NASA confirms

Asteroid 2024 YL7 will make a close approach to Earth on January 4, travelling at 16,266 mph.

Epic journey: Lone one-year-old vulture travels 4,000km from Maharashtra to Tamil Nadu

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Epic journey: Lone one-year-old vulture travels 4,000km from Maharashtra to Tamil Nadu

"A one-year-old white-rumped vulture's incredible 4,000 km flight from Maharashtra to Tamil Nadu highlights the need for strengthened conservation measures to protect this endangered species.

'A race to own the moon': Humans could soon be seen mining Earth's only natural satellite, but there's a huge risk

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'A race to own the moon': Humans could soon be seen mining Earth's only natural satellite, but there's a huge risk

As lunar mining becomes a reality, nations and private firms are racing to extract moon resources. But what are the benefits and risks, and who owns the moon?

'Largest dinosaur highway unearthed in UK': Researchers discover 100 dinosaur footprints dating back 166 million years

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'Largest dinosaur highway unearthed in UK': Researchers discover 100 dinosaur footprints dating back 166 million years

Uncover the secrets of prehistoric life with the discovery of hundreds of 166-million-year-old dinosaur footprints in England.

‘One of most important species for science’: How humble fruit fly transformed 4 key fields of research

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‘One of most important species for science’: How humble fruit fly transformed 4 key fields of research

Discover the surprising importance of fruit flies in scientific research. From genetics and disease control to evolution, these tiny insects have made a big impact on our understanding of the world.

Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2025 to peak tonight: Best viewing tips to witness the year's first meteor display at its best

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Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2025 to peak tonight: Best viewing tips to witness the year's first meteor display at its best

Get ready for the Quadrantid meteor shower 2025! This spectacular annual event promises bright, colourful fireballs. Find out when, where, and how to watch this cosmic show.

Perihelion Day 2025: Know date and time when the Sun will be biggest and closest to Earth

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Perihelion Day 2025: Know date and time when the Sun will be biggest and closest to Earth

Earth will soon reach its closest point to the Sun, an astronomical event known as Perihelion Day.

Get ready for a 'planet parade' in January 2025: Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars to shine bright; know viewing tips

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Get ready for a 'planet parade' in January 2025: Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars to shine bright; know viewing tips

Get ready for a rare celestial treat! This January, four planets - Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars - will align in the evening sky, offering a breathtaking display for stargazers.

NASA tracks a massive, 44-foot, house-sized asteroid approaching Earth today; know the timing

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NASA tracks a massive, 44-foot, house-sized asteroid approaching Earth today; know the timing

NASA confirms that an asteroid 2024 YC9 is set to make a close approach to Earth on January 3.

ISRO prepares for 100th rocket launch: Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan set to steal spotlight in 2025

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ISRO prepares for 100th rocket launch: Chandrayaan-4 and Gaganyaan set to steal spotlight in 2025

ISRO gears up for a milestone-filled 2025 with its 100th mission, Chandrayaan-4 docking, Gaganyaan human spaceflight, and more.

New Year in Orbit: How NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and ISS crew celebrate with '16 sunrises' a day in space

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New Year in Orbit: How NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and ISS crew celebrate with '16 sunrises' a day in space

Find out how astronauts on the International Space Station celebrate the New Year in space, with 16 sunrises and sunsets every 24 hours!

First meteor display of 2025 to peak tonight: Catch the dazzling Quadrantid meteor shower before it disappears

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First meteor display of 2025 to peak tonight: Catch the dazzling Quadrantid meteor shower before it disappears

Start the new year with a celestial bang! The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks with up to 200 meteors per hour, followed by Mars' closest approach to Earth since 2022.

List of astronomical events in January 2025: Know when and what to watch in the sky this month

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List of astronomical events in January 2025: Know when and what to watch in the sky this month

Kick off the new year with a bang! January 2025 brings a plethora of astronomical events, including the Quadrantid meteor shower, planetary alignments, and lunar phases. Mark your calendars for these celestial treats!

Planet 9 in our solar system? Scientists discover potential planet 5-7 times Earth's size, orbiting Sun every 20,000 years

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Planet 9 in our solar system? Scientists discover potential planet 5-7 times Earth's size, orbiting Sun every 20,000 years

Astronomers are on the hunt for a mysterious ninth planet, known as Planet Nine, which could change our understanding of the solar system. Is this hidden world real, or just a myth?

Quadrantids Meteor Shower 2025 date, peak time: How to watch year's first meteor display in India?

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Quadrantids Meteor Shower 2025 date, peak time: How to watch year's first meteor display in India?

Get ready to welcome 2025 with a celestial bang! The Quadrantid meteor shower promising 60-200 meteors per hour under ideal conditions. Find out where and when to watch in India.

Is Time Travel Real?  For the first time ever, scientists demonstrate 'negative time' in a rare quantum experiment

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Is Time Travel Real? For the first time ever, scientists demonstrate 'negative time' in a rare quantum experiment

Researchers at the University of Toronto claim to have demonstrated 'negative time' in a quantum experiment, challenging our understanding of time and its interaction with light

NASA alerts: Two giant airplane-sized asteroids to make close approaches to Earth today at this time

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NASA alerts: Two giant airplane-sized asteroids to make close approaches to Earth today at this time

As the New Year begins, two asteroids are set to pass close to Earth, providing a fascinating moment for space enthusiasts.

Aurora alert by NASA: Strong solar geomagnetic storm to bring spectacular northern lights on New Year's Eve; how to watch it

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Aurora alert by NASA: Strong solar geomagnetic storm to bring spectacular northern lights on New Year's Eve; how to watch it

Ring in the New Year with a breathtaking display of the northern lights! A G3 geomagnetic storm is expected to light up the skies on December 31.

Quadrantid meteor shower 2025: Date, peak time, and how to witness new year's first dazzling meteor display

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Quadrantid meteor shower 2025: Date, peak time, and how to witness new year's first dazzling meteor display

Start the new year with a celestial bang! The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on January 2-3, with up to 200 meteors per hour, followed by Mars' closest approach to Earth since 2022.

Massive 53-foot asteroid to fly past Earth on New Year’s Eve, confirms NASA; check timings here

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Massive 53-foot asteroid to fly past Earth on New Year’s Eve, confirms NASA; check timings here

NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2024 AV2 will pass near Earth on December 31.

List of astronomical events in 2025: Mark your calendars to not miss the must-see celestial wonders of the year

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List of astronomical events in 2025: Mark your calendars to not miss the must-see celestial wonders of the year

Get ready for a year of celestial wonders in 2025! India will witness a full lunar eclipse in September, along with meteor showers, supermoons, and other astronomical events.

Year 2025 to witness four eclipses, but only one visible in India: Know dates and details

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Year 2025 to witness four eclipses, but only one visible in India: Know dates and details

India will witness one of four eclipses in 2025. Celestial highlights include a full lunar eclipse, meteor showers, and dazzling supermoons.

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