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fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Don't miss the rare black moon rising August 22-it will be years until the next one. Here's why it'll help you see the Milky Way

A black moon occurs when there is a second new moon in a calendar month, or when there is a third new moon in a season of four new moons.
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fromFuturism
2 months ago

The Interstellar Visitor Hurtling Toward the Center of Our Star System Is Unimaginably Ancient, Scientists Say

3I/ATLAS is a newly confirmed interstellar object traveling at high speeds through the solar system.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

July Has 9 Major Astronomical Events Including Meteor Showers and a Planet Parade-and the First Starts Tonight

On the evenings of July 3-4, Mercury will reach its eastern elongation, appearing above the western horizon soon after sunset, with orange-tinged Mars above it.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Could the Milky Way be headed for a collision?

The Andromeda galaxy lies just beyond our galaxy, about 2.5 million light-years beyond, and they are gravitationally bound, existing in a long-term dance of doom.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Stunning first images released by Vera Rubin Observatory DW 06/23/2025

The Vera Rubin Observatory releases first high-resolution images of the Milky Way and distant galaxies, showing new celestial details.
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fromNature
3 months ago

A long-predicted cosmic collision might not happen after all

Andromeda's predicted collision with the Milky Way may not happen as previously estimated.
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fromBig Think
3 months ago

How the Milky Way-Andromeda merger became so uncertain

The Milky Way's expected merger with Andromeda may be overly simplistic based on new astronomical data.
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fromNature
3 months ago

A long-predicted cosmic collision might not happen after all

Andromeda's predicted collision with the Milky Way may not happen as previously estimated.
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fromBig Think
3 months ago

How the Milky Way-Andromeda merger became so uncertain

The Milky Way's expected merger with Andromeda may be overly simplistic based on new astronomical data.
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fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

American Museum of Natural History to launch new space show Encounters in the Milky Way,' narrated by Pedro Pascal | amNewYork

New show 'Encounters in the Milky Way' at AMNH explores galactic movements and their impact on our solar system, featuring stunning visualizations.
The show commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Rose Center for Earth and Space with advanced cosmic illustrations.
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fromPBS News
3 months ago

Accidental discovery at New York planetarium unlocks secret into universe's inner workings

The Oort Cloud may have a spiral shape rather than a traditional spherical form, challenging previous scientific assumptions.
fromMail Online
3 months ago

End of the world? Experts reveal odds Milky Way collides with galaxy

It used to appear destined to merge with Andromeda forming a colossal "Milkomeda." Now, there is a chance that we could avoid this fate entirely.
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fromBig Think
3 months ago

How fast does planet Earth move through space?

Earth is constantly in motion, spinning on its axis and revolving around the Sun, contributing to its complex trajectory in space.
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fromMail Online
3 months ago

Scientists BAFFLED by perfect sphere emitting radio signals from space

Teleios, a mysterious cosmic object discovered by ASKAP, showcases remarkable symmetry and challenges existing astronomical theories about its formation.
fromColossal
3 months ago

The Brilliant Milky Way Connects Photographers Around the Globe and Beyond in an Annual Contest

Each night, the Milky Way decorates darkened skies around the globe with a streak of glimmering stars and pink-orange dust.
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fromEngadget
4 months ago

NASA's SPHEREx space telescope has begun its mission to map the entire sky in 3D

SPHEREx has begun capturing images to enhance our understanding of the early universe through comprehensive infrared observations.
fromTime Out New York
4 months ago

Pedro Pascal is narrating a new space show in NYC

Pedro Pascal lends his voice to "Encounters in the Milky Way," a new Hayden Planetarium Space Show opening on June 9, 2025, celebrating 25 years of the Rose Center.
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fromMail Online
4 months ago

Scientists BAFFLED after spotting a lone black hole drifting in space

Scientists have identified a lone black hole in the Milky Way that was previously invisible due to its lack of companion stars, using gravitational lensing to confirm its existence.
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