Comet last seen in the Stone Age makes appearance over Earth
A comet that passes by Earth just once every 80,000 years has been spotted in the skies, but it may not survive for much longer.
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NASA’s skywatching tips for October include a comet and Europa
Read more: NASA’s skywatching tips for October include a comet and EuropaNASA is back with its monthly update of what to look out for in the night sky over the coming weeks. And there’s plenty to enjoy in October!
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How to spot the ‘comet of the century’ next month
Read more: How to spot the ‘comet of the century’ next monthComet Tsuchinshan-Atlas is passing by the sun and will soon pass by Earth, and could be a spectacularly bright object by mid-October.
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ISS astronauts enjoy front row seats for comet’s journey toward the sun
Read more: ISS astronauts enjoy front row seats for comet’s journey toward the sunAstronauts aboard the space station are following the movement of a comet, using the opportunity to capture some remarkable photos and footage.
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How to Watch the Oldest Known Meteor Shower Put on Its Annual Light Show
Read more: How to Watch the Oldest Known Meteor Shower Put on Its Annual Light ShowWe haven’t experienced a major meteor shower since the Quadrantids ended in early January, but the annual meteor drought has officially ended with the Lyrids now in action. Here’s what you need to know about this yearly light show and how to watch it.R…
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The ‘Devil Comet’ will be visible during the solar eclipse in April
Read more: The ‘Devil Comet’ will be visible during the solar eclipse in AprilNot only will April bring a rare total solar eclipse, but there’s also the chance to view the dramatically named Devil Comet.
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A ‘Devil Comet’ Is Coming for the Solar Eclipse
Read more: A ‘Devil Comet’ Is Coming for the Solar EclipseIn this week’s top science stories, half the world’s population may be living with neurological illness; Europe’s space agency has a scheme to de-ice a telescope from a million miles away; and Gizmodo writer Geo Dvorsky is struggling with some major ec…
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‘Devil Comet’ Set to Align With Total Solar Eclipse for Unique April Display
Read more: ‘Devil Comet’ Set to Align With Total Solar Eclipse for Unique April DisplayThe “Devil Comet,” known formally as Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, is set for a rare conjunction alongside the Great North American Total Solar Eclipse on April 8. For skywatchers, this raises the tantalizing prospect of capturing a highly unusual alignment, …
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NASA’s Asteroid-Hunting Telescope Is Being Dragged Down by the Sun
Read more: NASA’s Asteroid-Hunting Telescope Is Being Dragged Down by the SunA diligent surveyor of the night skies, NEOWISE is sadly approaching its fiery demise as the Sun’s erratic outbursts are causing the infrared telescope to gradually fall out of its orbit before it eventually burns up in Earth’s atmosphere.Read more…
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How and When to See the 2023 Meteor Shower from Halley’s Comet
Read more: How and When to See the 2023 Meteor Shower from Halley’s CometThe annual Orionid meteor shower, known for its bright and swift meteors, is set to peak on October 22, 2023. These meteors create a celestial display that you won’t want to miss, and our guide will prepare you for this astronomical display.Read more…
