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Earth once wore a Saturn-like ring, study of ancient craters suggests

The ring could be responsible for a prolonged drop in temperatures millions of years ago.

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There's a partial lunar eclipse tonight – learn how and when to photograph this stunning celestial event

The Northern Hemisphere will be treated to a partially eclipsed harvest supermoon during September 17 and 18. Here's how to photograph the standout celestial event, tonight

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9 firsts in 5 days: Polaris Dawn crew lands from history-making SpaceX mission

Four private astronauts are back on Earth after a five-day mission that set firsts and broke records in an effort to advance human spaceflight.

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A passing star may have kicked the solar system's weirdest moons into place

A passing star may have kicked the weird moons of giant planets like Jupiter and Saturn into place, new research suggests.

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Harvest moon, supermoon bring a partial lunar eclipse: How, when to watch

NASA says this month’s full moon will rise on September 17 at 10:35pm EDT (02:35 GMT on September 18).

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Is the supermoon tonight in London? How and when to watch lunar event in the capital

Get your best view of this lunar event above the capital’s skyline

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What time is the Harvest Moon Supermoon lunar eclipse tonight?

The full moon of September will put on a dramatic show tonight, the exact timing of which will depend on your location.

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Earth will get another moon this month — but not for long!

Earth will grab itself another moon this month, but only briefly. The "mini-moon" in the form of asteroid 2024 PT5 will stick around for just two months.

Space

Did a star escape cannibalism by its dead 'monster' white dwarf companion?

A distant star has a dead star companion lurking in its vicinity that could be a monster-massive white dwarf, raising the question: how has it avoided being devoured by this cosmic zombie?

Space

Lost in translation: What spirituality and Einstein’s theory of time have to do with misunderstandings about climate change

As a child growing up in the early 1990s, I remember learning in school about the greenhouse effect. Carbon dioxide released by burning fossil fuels traps heat near the Earth’s surface, like the glass of a greenhouse. I imagined myself on the playground, roasting inside a humid hothouse.

The Conversation

Auroras galore! Severe geomagnetic storm sparks stunning northern lights across US (photos)

The almost fully illuminated Harvest Moon was no match for the dazzling aurora display.

Space

Noah Hawley is bringing his "own thoughts" to the Xenomorph's design in the new Alien TV show, but is keeping one iconic element intact

Alien: Earth will seemingly have a redesigned Xenomorph

Total Film

Don't miss the Harvest Moon Supermoon lunar eclipse tonight! Here's what to expect

On Sept. 17, the full moon will put on a dazzling display. While appearing slightly larger-than-average as a "supermoon" it will also undergo a partial lunar eclipse.

Space

September Supermoon: the best place and time to see tonight’s bigger and brighter full moon

Find a viewing spot that is dark and looks towards the east, which is where the moon will rise. A flat location will give a ‘really cool’ perspective, experts say

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Earth from space: Ghostly figure emerges in Greenland ice after underground lake collapses

In 2011, a ghostly depression, known as "the mitten," appeared on the surface of and ice sheet in Greenland after the unprecedented collapse of a concealed subglacial lake.

The Conversation

The power of one: solitary carnivores outkill group hunters

Earth’s majestic “apex predators” are some of the most prolific hunters in the world. But which ones kill the most?

The Times of India

Lunar Eclipse 2024: How it will impact on your health

Chandra Grahan is also known as a lunar eclipse. All of humanity eagerly awaits any such fascinating and appealing cosmic occurrence. On September 18, 2024, there will be a lunar eclipse; with the maximum eclipse happening around at 8:14 AM IST. This occurrence might seem to be exciting, but it…

Space

NASA astronaut photographs SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn capsule reentry from ISS (photo)

The private Polaris Dawn was within view of the ISS when the four-person private mission concluded its work on Sept. 15. Experienced NASA astronaut Don Pettit wielded the camera.

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Auroras may paint the northern US tonight as Earth reels from 'strong' G3 geomagnetic storm

Vibrant auroras could be visible as far south as Oregon and Pennsylvania tonight as Earth reels from a "strong" G3-class geomagnetic storm. However, the nearly full Harvest Moon may complicate viewing opportunities.

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Each of the six Booker novels does something unique

As the Guardian’s fiction editor, I’ve been writing about the Booker prize for years. Now, as a judge, I’ve seen behind the curtain

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'Spiders on Mars' fully awakened on Earth for 1st time — and scientists are shrieking with joy

Researchers have recreated the bizarre spider-like features seen on the surface of Mars for the first time ever. The breakthrough could help unravel further mysteries surrounding the static Martian arachnids.

The Conversation

Astronomers are getting better at detecting asteroids before they hit Earth – and it could save us from catastrophe

On September 4 2024, astronomers discovered an asteroid, one metre in diameter, heading towards Earth. The space rock would burn up harmlessly in the atmosphere near the Philippines later that day, officials announced. Nevertheless, it produced a spectacular fireball that was shared in videos posted on social media.

LiveScience

Earth's new 'mini-moon' will orbit our planet for the next 2 months

A tiny asteroid will orbit around our planet for 53 days from the end of September.

Space

Collisions could increase chance of 'God of Destruction' asteroid Apophis hitting Earth

Apophis will come close enough to Earth to be seen with the naked eye in 2029, but a chance encounter with another asteroid could steer 'God of Destruction' space rock destructively close on a future pass.

Space

Aurora alert: Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights across US and Europe tonight

Northern lights could be visible over mid-latitudes across the US and Europe tonight, Sept. 16. A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued by NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.

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