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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.
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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.
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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.
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NASA tracks two massive asteroids approaching Earth today at this time
Two asteroids, 2024 YB2 and 2024 YE4, are set to make close approaches to Earth on December 30.
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NASA warns about two airplane-sized asteroids set for a close encounter with Earth tomorrow at this time
NASA has detected two asteroids, 2024 YC1 and 2024 YQ2, approaching Earth on December 28.
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Top 25 Incredible Wildlife Photos of 2024
The Natural History Museum, which organises the Wildlife Photography Awards each year, has opened voting for the People's Choice Award 2024. Explore stunning images of wildlife and nature worldwide, and vote for your favourite.
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NASA alerts: Two giant airplane-sized asteroids are heading towards Earth at high speed today at this time
NASA has identified two asteroids, 2024 YH and 2024 YD3, set to approach Earth on December 26.
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Christmas northern lights 2024: Where and how to watch the mesmerising aurora borealis
A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued for Christmas Day, potentially bringing a spectacular aurora borealis display to the skies, making for a magical holiday evening.
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NASA alerts of a giant 'Christmas asteroid' zooming past Earth today at this time
As Christmas approaches, astronomers are tracking asteroid 2025 YP. This space visitor will fly by Earth on 25 December 2025.
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Unwanted danger on Christmas Eve? A massive 210-foot asteroid is coming towards Earth at scary speed tomorrow, confirms NASA
Astronomers are keeping a close watch on asteroid 2024 XN1, expected to pass by Earth on December 24, 2024, coinciding with Christmas Eve.
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NASA, using Hubble and Chandra, discovers a 'sideways black hole,' defying scientists' expectations
NASA study reveals a peculiar black hole rotating sideways in galaxy NGC 5084, challenging expectations and offering new insights into galaxy dynamics.
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NASA spots 'Christmas tree' and 'cosmic wreath' displaying star cycle in space; see images
Get into the holiday spirit with these stunning space images! The Christmas Tree Cluster and NGC 602 star cluster showcase the universe's cosmic artistry.
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Winter solstice 2024: When is the shortest day and longest night of the year? Find out here
The solstice happens because of Earth’s tilted axis. During winter in the north, sunlight reaches the region at a shallow angle.
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Asteroid alert for Christmas Eve: 120-foot asteroid to zoom past Earth at alarming speed, confirms NASA
Asteroid 2024 XN1 will make its closest approach to Earth on Christmas Eve.
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Ursid Meteor shower 2024 date and peak time: Here's when and how to witness year's final meteor display
Don't miss the Ursid meteor shower, the final celestial event of 2024! Peak viewing times and tips for catching the best views.
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New study reveals Moon's actual age, saying it is 100 million years older than previously thought
A recent study suggests the moon’s age may be older. Published in Nature, it proposes an earlier formation timeline.
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China breaks NASA's decade-old record with 9-hour spacewalk; check video here
Chinese astronauts Cai Xuzhe and Song Lingdong break the record for the longest spacewalk, completing a 9-hour extravehicular activity outside the Tiangong space station.
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NASA alerts: Massive 120-foot asteroid to approach Earth at high speed on Christmas Eve
Asteroid 2024 XN1 is set to pass Earth on December 24, 2024. Learn about the asteroid's close approach and the importance of planetary defense.
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Meet Boris: A Siberian tiger who travels 200 km to reunite with former mate after 3 years
Meet Boris and Svetlaya, two Siberian tigers who defied the odds to reunite after three years apart, offering hope for tiger conservation efforts
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For the first time ever, astronomers find 'twin stars' orbiting the Milky Way’s supermassive black hole
Astronomers discover a binary star system orbiting Sagittarius A*, shedding light on the mysteries of hypervelocity stars and the Milky Way's supermassive black hole.
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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams poses as 'Santa' in a recent selfie, shares Christmas plans from space
Get a glimpse of Christmas in space as astronauts Sunita Williams and Don Pettit celebrate the holiday season aboard the International Space Station.
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ISRO is all set to launch the NISAR satellite in 2025 with NASA; here's how it will revolutionise Earth imaging
Get ready for the launch of NISAR, a joint ISRO-NASA satellite that will revolutionize Earth imaging with its Synthetic Aperture Radar technology.
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Experts reveal new world magnetic model, predict how Earth’s magnetic field will shift in 5 years
The latest World Magnetic Model update predicts changes in Earth's magnetic field for the next five years, ensuring accurate navigation for users worldwide.
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Fate of human survival beyond Earth: This mice-sperm experiment could reveal if humans can reproduce in space
Scientists take a bold step in understanding life beyond Earth by studying reproduction in space. Mouse sperm aboard the ISS may hold the key to preserving genetic material.
