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From stunning meteor shower to Flower Moon: Beautiful sky events to witness in May 2025

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From stunning meteor shower to Flower Moon: Beautiful sky events to witness in May 2025

As May begins, the night sky offers a quiet kind of magic. From soft Earthshine to dazzling meteors and a charming Flower Moon, nature puts on a show worth watching.

NASA shares 500,000 galaxy images and seeks your help to identify them

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NASA shares 500,000 galaxy images and seeks your help to identify them

NASA is reaching out to the public to help classify thousands of galaxies captured by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Plants are losing genetic diversity and it's visible from space, study finds

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Plants are losing genetic diversity and it's visible from space, study finds

A new study reveals that rising vegetation in European mountains, fuelled by climate and land use shifts, is cutting genetic diversity in medicinal plants like Greek mountain tea.

The clearest and widest high-resolution image of the Sun ever captured

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The clearest and widest high-resolution image of the Sun ever captured

Solar Orbiter is a space mission of international collaboration between ESA and NASA. The Extreme Ultraviolet Imager (EUI) instrument is led by the Royal Observatory of Belgium (ROB).

Google Doodle celebrates ‘Pink Moon’ with Fun card game for April’s final half Moon

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Google Doodle celebrates ‘Pink Moon’ with Fun card game for April’s final half Moon

Google users were greeted by a pleasant surprise on April 24, 2025. To commemorate the final half moon of April, the tech giant rolled out an interactive Doodle.

Earth Day 2025: Date, history and significance of this day

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Earth Day 2025: Date, history and significance of this day

Earth Day reminds us to protect nature. It is a time to reflect, behave, and imagine a brighter tomorrow.

Earth Day 2025: 50+ Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Slogans and Images to Inspire and Share

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Earth Day 2025: 50+ Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Slogans and Images to Inspire and Share

Earth Day 2025 will be observed on Tuesday, 22 April, as a global reminder of the importance of environmental preservation.

Top Night Sky Events to See in April 2025: Lyrid Meteor Shower, Pink Moon, Jupiter-Moon Alignment, and More

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Top Night Sky Events to See in April 2025: Lyrid Meteor Shower, Pink Moon, Jupiter-Moon Alignment, and More

Prepare for a mystical April 2025 night sky! See the Micro Pink Moon, Lyrid meteor shower, Mercury at maximum elongation, and Earthshine, in an experience that will be etched in your memory forever.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and Crew-9 to share their space experiences in a press conference

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NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and Crew-9 to share their space experiences in a press conference

NASA astronauts on Crew-9 are poised to discuss their mission. They will discuss their experiences in a post-flight press conference on March 31.

NASA Alerts: A massive 540-foot asteroid coming very close to Earth Today – Should we worry?

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NASA Alerts: A massive 540-foot asteroid coming very close to Earth Today – Should we worry?

Asteroid 2014 TN17, a gigantic space rock the size of the Taj Mahal, is speeding towards Earth at 77,282 km/h. It is rated as possibly hazardous.

A giant 540-foot asteroid is speeding at 77,282 km/h towards Earth – close approach on 26 March

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A giant 540-foot asteroid is speeding at 77,282 km/h towards Earth – close approach on 26 March

Asteroid 2014 TN17, a massive space rock the size of the Taj Mahal, is racing towards Earth at 77,282 km/h and is classified as potentially hazardous

World Forestry Day 2025: International Day of Forests date, theme, history and significance

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World Forestry Day 2025: International Day of Forests date, theme, history and significance

World Forest Day, also known as the International Day of Forests. This annual event reminds us of the forests’ role in nature.

A giant 540-foot asteroid as big as the Taj Mahal is set for a close encounter with Earth on this date

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A giant 540-foot asteroid as big as the Taj Mahal is set for a close encounter with Earth on this date

Asteroid 2014 TN17, a giant space rock as big as the Taj Mahal, is hurtling towards Earth at 77,282 km/h, classified as a potentially hazardous asteroid.

NASA tracks two massive, airplane-sized asteroids set for a close encounter with Earth today

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NASA tracks two massive, airplane-sized asteroids set for a close encounter with Earth today

Space can be unpredictable, but NASA is always watching. On 6 March, three asteroids will pass Earth, including two the size of an airplane and one the size of a bus.

NASA Alerts: A massive 460-foot asteroid is approaching Earth today at staggering speed of 17,583 mph

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NASA Alerts: A massive 460-foot asteroid is approaching Earth today at staggering speed of 17,583 mph

A massive asteroid is heading towards Earth at high speed. NASA has warned about the 460-foot asteroid 535844 (2015 BY310), which is set to pass closely.

Asteroid alert: This 42-foot space rock is about to come very close to Earth today, NASA reports

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Asteroid alert: This 42-foot space rock is about to come very close to Earth today, NASA reports

NASA reports that Asteroid 2025 DM7 will make its closest approach on 4 March 2025, coming within 294,000 miles of Earth.

Three giant asteroids to make close approach to Earth at frightening speeds today, NASA alerts

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Three giant asteroids to make close approach to Earth at frightening speeds today, NASA alerts

Earth will witness three asteroids making close approaches on February 25.

'8 billion-light-years-away': India’s MACE Telescope spots ancient cosmic blast older than Earth

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'8 billion-light-years-away': India’s MACE Telescope spots ancient cosmic blast older than Earth

India's MACE telescope detects a massive gamma-ray flare from a distant galaxy, unlocking a cosmic secret and offering fresh insight into the early universe, 8 billion light-years away.

90% of Raptors don’t survive their first year. Here's why

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90% of Raptors don’t survive their first year. Here's why

Discover the harsh reality facing young raptors, with nearly 90% perishing within their first year. Learn about the natural and human-induced threats they face and the conservation efforts underway to protect these magnificent birds.

Meet Rainbow Eucalyptus: The tree with a trunk more colourful than its flowers

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Meet Rainbow Eucalyptus: The tree with a trunk more colourful than its flowers

Discover the breathtaking Rainbow Eucalyptus, a tree with a multicoloured trunk that looks hand-painted, and learn about its unique characteristics, care, and conservation.

Meet the 10 Ultimate Predators of the Animal Kingdom

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Meet the 10 Ultimate Predators of the Animal Kingdom

Explore the world’s deadliest hunters, from the mighty African lion to the stealthy great white shark. These apex predators rule their habitats with strength, strategy, and instinct, showcasing nature’s raw power and survival at its finest.

Giant 260-foot building- sized asteroid rushing towards Earth today at a speed of 20,560 mph—NASA confirms

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Giant 260-foot building- sized asteroid rushing towards Earth today at a speed of 20,560 mph—NASA confirms

Asteroid 2016 AX165, a 260-foot near-Earth object, will come closer to Earth on 20 February 2025, with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory closely monitoring its trajectory.

What Earth looks like from different planets in the Solar System

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What Earth looks like from different planets in the Solar System

Have you ever wondered how our home planet, Earth, looks from other planets in our solar system? Let's take a cosmic journey to explore the breathtaking views of Earth from our celestial neighbors.

NASA alerts: At a staggering speed of 16,490 mph, a huge 67-foot asteroid is coming very close to Earth today

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NASA alerts: At a staggering speed of 16,490 mph, a huge 67-foot asteroid is coming very close to Earth today

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is closely monitoring asteroid 2025 CA2, which is set to pass by Earth on 18 February 2025.

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