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Could a New Sungrazer Comet Put on a Show at the End of October?
A new sungrazing comet with potential may grace our skies in late October.
Jets From Supermassive Black Holes Create New Stars Along Their Trajectory
Since the 1970s, astronomers have observed that supermassive black holes (SMBHs) reside at the centers of most massive galaxies. In…
An Earth-like Planet Around a Dead Sun Provides Some Reassurance About the Future of Earth
In about five billion years, our Sun will exit its main sequence phase and transition to its red giant phase.…
The ESO Releases the Most Detailed Infrared Map of our Galaxy Ever Made
Despite decades of large-scale optical surveys, there are still mysteries about the Milky Way galaxy that astronomers are eager to…
An October Annular Solar Eclipse Rounds Out 2024
A remote annular solar eclipse bookends the final eclipse season for 2024.
Space Travel Weakens the Heart, New Study Finds
It's no secret that spending extended periods in space takes a toll on the human body. For years, NASA and…
Will Comet A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Shine Brighter Than Expected?
Now is the time to catch Comet A3-Tsuchinshan-ATLAS at dawn.
SpaceX Recovers the Super Heavy Booster from Flight 4
On June 6th, 2024, the fourth orbital test flight of the Starship successfully lifted off at 07:50 a.m. CT (08:50…
High-Resolution Images of the Sun Show How Flares Impact the Solar Atmosphere
Solar flares are a fascinating thing and have a profound effect on what astronomers refer to as "space weather." These…
Advanced Civilizations Will Overheat Their Planets Within 1,000 Years
Earth's average global temperatures have been steadily increasing since the Industrial Revolution. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency…