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www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
OMG science

A Supermoon and Lunar Eclipse Will Light Up and Darken Tuesday's Night Sky

A partial lunar eclipse during a supermoon will occur on Tuesday night, visible across much of the Western Hemisphere. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Could the Milky Way Dodge a Collision with the Andromeda Galaxy?

The Milky Way may not collide with Andromeda, with research suggesting only a 50% chance of the event occurring. [ more ]
Nature
1 month ago
Science

This unlucky star got mangled by a black hole - twice

A star in a nearby galaxy is being partially destroyed by a supermassive black hole and may face additional danger. [ more ]
WIRED
1 month ago
OMG science

How to See the Conjunction Between Mars, Jupiter, and the Moon This August

August features a rare triple conjunction of Mars, Jupiter, and the crescent moon, visible before sunrise on August 27. [ more ]
Business Insider
1 month ago
OMG science

An exploding star is due to show up in our skies for the first time in almost 80 years - here's how to spot this 'once-in-a-lifetime event'

T Coronae Borealis will become visible from Earth, offering a unique viewing opportunity for observers in the Northern Hemisphere. [ more ]
Fast Company
3 months ago
OMG science

Chandra X-ray Observatory's sharp imaging has been crucial for space exploration the past 25 years

X-rays emitted from energetic cosmic phenomena aid astronomers in studying events like black holes and supernovae. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
OMG science

A Supermoon and Lunar Eclipse Will Light Up and Darken Tuesday's Night Sky

A partial lunar eclipse during a supermoon will occur on Tuesday night, visible across much of the Western Hemisphere. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Could the Milky Way Dodge a Collision with the Andromeda Galaxy?

The Milky Way may not collide with Andromeda, with research suggesting only a 50% chance of the event occurring. [ more ]
Nature
1 month ago
Science

This unlucky star got mangled by a black hole - twice

A star in a nearby galaxy is being partially destroyed by a supermassive black hole and may face additional danger. [ more ]
WIRED
1 month ago
OMG science

How to See the Conjunction Between Mars, Jupiter, and the Moon This August

August features a rare triple conjunction of Mars, Jupiter, and the crescent moon, visible before sunrise on August 27. [ more ]
Business Insider
1 month ago
OMG science

An exploding star is due to show up in our skies for the first time in almost 80 years - here's how to spot this 'once-in-a-lifetime event'

T Coronae Borealis will become visible from Earth, offering a unique viewing opportunity for observers in the Northern Hemisphere. [ more ]
Fast Company
3 months ago
OMG science

Chandra X-ray Observatory's sharp imaging has been crucial for space exploration the past 25 years

X-rays emitted from energetic cosmic phenomena aid astronomers in studying events like black holes and supernovae. [ more ]
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Futurism
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Will This Killer Asteroid Hit Earth in 2029? Scientists Say They'll Know for Sure by 2027

The possibility of asteroid Apophis colliding with Earth has slightly increased, causing concern despite still being a low probability. [ more ]
Inverse
6 months ago
OMG science

25 Years Later, This Iconic NASA Telescope Lost Critical Funding To Keep It Alive

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory budget may be reduced in 2025 due to funding constraints and spacecraft deterioration.
Chandra plays a crucial role in observing high-energy cosmic events, such as neutron star collisions and black holes, through X-ray emissions. [ more ]
Futurism
3 months ago
OMG science

James Webb Spots Epic Collision Between Giant Asteroids

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured evidence of a massive collision between two giant asteroids in the Beta Pictoris star system, providing insights into cosmic events and planetary formations. [ more ]
Futurism
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Will This Killer Asteroid Hit Earth in 2029? Scientists Say They'll Know for Sure by 2027

The possibility of asteroid Apophis colliding with Earth has slightly increased, causing concern despite still being a low probability. [ more ]
Inverse
6 months ago
OMG science

25 Years Later, This Iconic NASA Telescope Lost Critical Funding To Keep It Alive

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory budget may be reduced in 2025 due to funding constraints and spacecraft deterioration.
Chandra plays a crucial role in observing high-energy cosmic events, such as neutron star collisions and black holes, through X-ray emissions. [ more ]
Futurism
3 months ago
OMG science

James Webb Spots Epic Collision Between Giant Asteroids

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captured evidence of a massive collision between two giant asteroids in the Beta Pictoris star system, providing insights into cosmic events and planetary formations. [ more ]
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Yoga Journal
3 weeks ago
Writing

There's No Venus Retrograde This Year. Here's What That Means for You.

Venus in retrograde offers a unique period for introspection about love, beauty, and self-worth, shaping how we approach relationships. [ more ]
Yoga Journal
1 month ago
OMG science

Your Weekly Horoscope, August 11-17: Redefining Your Life

This week's cosmic events encourage expansive thinking and introspection, making it a potent time for personal growth and motivation. [ more ]
Yoga Journal
3 weeks ago
Writing

There's No Venus Retrograde This Year. Here's What That Means for You.

Venus in retrograde offers a unique period for introspection about love, beauty, and self-worth, shaping how we approach relationships. [ more ]
Yoga Journal
1 month ago
OMG science

Your Weekly Horoscope, August 11-17: Redefining Your Life

This week's cosmic events encourage expansive thinking and introspection, making it a potent time for personal growth and motivation. [ more ]
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time.com
5 months ago
OMG science

Here's What a Solar Eclipse Looks Like From Space

Astronauts experience the overview effect when viewing Earth from space, but solar eclipses appear unsettling from that perspective.
The total solar eclipse occurs due to the moon blocking out the sun, creating a dramatic cosmic event visible on Earth but appearing as a dark spot from space. [ more ]
Nature
3 months ago
OMG science

'Fantastic' particle could be most energetic neutrino ever detected

Ultra-high-energy neutrino detected by deep-sea observatory may indicate significant cosmic event [ more ]
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