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The night sky is changing this August — here's which planets to watch

Venus dominates the evening sky while Mercury and Jupiter stage a beautiful dawn pairing you won't want to miss.

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Bundle up and look up: 5 winter sky wonders every stargazer should look out for

From Orion's glowing nebula to the sparkling Pleiades, these winter targets reward anyone willing to brave the cold.

Space

Republicans say price report is a boon; Democrats say bust. Who’s right?

Republicans highlight the positives, Democrats the negatives in latest US CPI report; experts say the data is mixed.

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How to see Mercury, the moon and the Gemini twins pass close together in the night sky this week

On June 26, you'll have an opportunity to behold the sight of a slender waxing crescent moon positioned just to the right of Mercury.

Space

A 'smiley face' will appear in the night sky tonight: Here's how to see it

The universe will smile back at us on May 29, thanks to an uncanny cosmic alignment

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February new moon 2025: The young moon occults Mercury and passes by Venus

The moon enters its new phase for February 2025 tonight, leaving the skies nice and dark for observing many bright planets currently visible in the night sky.

Space

The Winter Triangle meets the 'Mars Triangle' in the night sky this month

For the next few weeks, the planet Mars will form an isosceles triangle with the two bright stars marking the heads of the Gemini Twins, Pollux and Castor.

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See the best Geminid meteor shower 2024 photos from around the world

Relive the prolific Geminid meteor shower with these dazzling photos.

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November's new moon makes a close pass to Venus

The new moon of November 2024 occurs on Nov. 1, and three days later the moon will make a close pass to Venus in the evening sky.

Space

"Be available for rehearsals and shows. Know how to play bass. Be cool": want to play in a band with James Hetfield's son Castor, and join Metallica's extended family? Here's what you gotta do

Bastardane have launched an open audition for a new bassist if you fancy forming a rhythm section with Castor 'Son of James' Hetfield

Metal Hammer

Starwatch: The full moon meets celestial twins Castor and Pollux

This month the moon will sit directly below two bright stars in the constellation of Gemini

The Guardian - UK

Félicette the French space cat, the world's only feline astronaut

Sixty years ago this month, France became the first country to send a cat into space. That flight, on 18 October 1963, remains the only time a feline has ever made it into space and back again. How did the French space agency do it – and why?

Radio France Internationale

‘Enough is enough’: US looted treasures unit faces accusations over credit

Exclusive: archaeologist Christos Tsirogiannis accuses Manhattan DA’s office of abusing intellectual property

The Guardian - UK

Stargazing in March: Leo’s leading light

The month begins with the brilliant planets Venus and Jupiter up close and personal in the west as the sky grows dark, writes Nigel Henbest

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January full moon 2025: The Wolf Moon hides Mars

The full Wolf Moon of January 2025 occurs on Jan. 13 and will pass in front of Mars during a lunar occultation visible from North America.

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