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February 2026: What's in the sky this month? Jupiter continues to dominate the night; Mercury, Venus, and Saturn are visible
Mercury, Venus, and Saturn put on an early-evening display in the west, while Jupiter dominates the rest of the night.
The moon greets Jupiter two days ahead of its full moon phase on Feb. 1.
Asteroid 2024 YR4, once a potential threat to Earth, could hit the Moon in 2032, creating a 1 km crater, a bright flash visible from Earth, and a possible meteor shower, scientists say.
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Draco meteor shower peaks early evening this October
The Draco meteor shower, originating from a Jupiter-family comet, is best viewed early evening between October 6–10.
What would happen if asteroid 2024 YR4 hit the Moon? Scientists have a theory - There’s a 4.3% chance it hits the moon in ...
EARTH (CNN) — Bright full moons, dazzling meteor shower displays and remarkable total eclipses will give stargazers plenty of reasons to look to the sky in 2026. The new year kicks off with the full ...
The 'Snow Moon' is named for the inclement weather that is common in January.
The space rock is hurtling through our cosmic backyard at a zippy 26,200 miles per hour, according to the space agency.
February: it’s a short month, and it’s also relatively short on stargazing highlights. Still, patient stargazers will be ...
Astronomers have confirmed that asteroid 2024 YR4 no longer poses a risk to Earth; however, there is a 4.3% chance it will strike the Moon on December 22, 2032.Although 2024 YR4 previously noted ...
A recent study has explored the possible consequences of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with the Moon in December 2032. This article delves into the predicted effects of such an impact, including the ...
We'll get a rare close-by view of a total solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse and two spectacular meteor showers in the coming ...
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