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Looking at the Universe’s dark ages from the far side of the Moon
Despite decades of searching for this signal, astronomers have yet to find it. The problem is that our Earth is too noisy, making it nearly impossible to capture this whisper. The solution is to go to ...
Rare planetary alignment set to create a 'smiley face' in the sky on April 25 — here’s how to witness it
Early on April 25, 2025, a rare triple conjunction of Venus, Saturn, and a crescent Moon will grace the morning sky. This ...
Planetary scientists reveal how the Earth and Moon actually formed
Over 4.6 billion years ago, Earth took shape from a spinning cloud of dust and gas surrounding the young sun. Tiny particles ...
Rare 'smiley face' to light up the night sky on April 25th: Where and how to watch
Astronomy enthusiasts, get ready. A rare 'smiley face' will appear in the sky on April 25th. Venus, Saturn, and the crescent ...
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The Moon’s Far Side Is Strangely Dry—Lunar Samples Suggest It’s Much More Parched Than the Side That Faces Earth
Chinese researchers analyzed the first-ever soil samples returned from the far side of the moon, but further samples will be ...
Venus to shine brightest in April? Here’s when and how to watch
Venus will reach its peak brightness on April 24 before sunrise, visible as the Morning Star in the eastern sky. The planet ...
Watch The Far Side Of Moon As It Comes Between Earth And Spacecraft
The DSCOVR satellite's Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (EPIC) captured the moon transit the Earth. Credit: Space.com | ...
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The Moon’s Far Side Is Strangely Dry—Lunar Samples Suggest It’s Much More Parched Than the Side That Faces Earth
NASA / GSFC / Arizona State University Soil samples from the far side of the moon suggest the little-known, distant face of our natural satellite is much drier than the side that faces Earth ...
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Moon Sets Into ‘Streams Of Red And Green Aurora’ From Amazing Time-Lapse From Space
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick captured this amazing view from the International Space Station using a new 15mm lens (T1.8, 1/3s exposure) that was delivered on a recent Cygnus cargo ship. Credit: ...
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Two planets will form a 'smiley face' with the moon on April 25. Here's where to look.
A rare 'smiley face' triple conjunction is coming to Earth's morning skies on April 25, when Venus, Saturn and the crescent moon form a celestial smirk near the horizon.
All-Female Blue Origin Crew Admires Earth and Moon From Space
Members of the first all-female Blue Origin crew shared a magical moment together in space on Monday, April 14, as they admired the view of Earth and Earth’s moon from their capsule.Footage released ...
Want to watch the next meteor shower? Here are great spots for stargazing in Delaware
You don't need fancy equipment or to travel far to find a place to stargaze. Here are some fun spots in Delaware to watch the ...