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Six planets will appear to align in the night’s sky this week as part of a rare celestial spectacle, although not all of them will be visible.Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune will form a straight line in the night sky on 3 June and 4 June, with part of the so-called planetary parade set to be hidden behind the horizon.The best time to view the planetary alignment will be around an hour before sunrise, which will take place between 4.30 and 5am in the UK.Mars and Saturn will be the easiest to spot with the naked eye, with...

Six planets will align tonight in rare ‘planetary parade’

Astronomers and stargazers in the United States are in for a treat this weekend with a rare planetary alignment set to occur on Saturday, June 29. This celestial event, known as a planetary parade, will feature several planets aligning in the early morning sky, providing a spectacular sight for those willing to rise before dawn.

Get Ready for Tomorrow’s Stellar Show: Planetary Parade Promises Spectacular Sky Display!

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If you missed out on seeing the Northern Lights in the UK last month, you might be able to witness a "once-in-a-lifetime" event this summer.Scientists are saying that an "incredibly exciting" nova explosion of the binary star system T Corona Borealis is believed to take place in the upcoming months.The T Coronae Borealis lies within the Northern Crown constellation of the galaxy, and is 3,000 light years away from Earth.It's been almost 80 years since the T Coronae Borealis was visible from Earth, with the last sighting being 1946.The star system is made up of two types of stars -...

Star explosion seen once-in-a-lifetime set to light up sky

The Moon passes 0.3° north of Neptune at 5 A.M. EDT. Roughly half a day later, at 5:53 P.M. EDT, the Moon reaches Last Quarter as it slowly wanes from Full to New. We’ll catch up with Neptune in the morning sky later this week. Tonight, with no Moon to interfere, let’s visit the constellation Cygnus, high in the east a few hours after sunset, to check out the North America Nebula, also cataloged as NGC 7000.

The Sky This Week from June 28 to July 5: Catch some cosmic fireworks

The comet known as Pons-Brooks or the “Devil Comet” will make its closest approach to Earth on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Some have reported seeing part of the comet early today, June 3, 2024. This celestial event occurs only once every 71 years, making it a rare opportunity for astronomers and space enthusiasts to observe the comet. Pons-Brooks is one of the brightest periodic comets in our solar system.

Devil Comet to make closest approach Sunday

Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Every move the Princess of Wales makes will be scrutinized moving forward. Kate Middleton‘s return to public life was heralded by the palace, public, and press alike. However, as she continues to battle cancer, Kate’s reappearance on the royal roster is a “double-edged sword” for Kensington Palace.

Kate Middleton Cancer Return a ‘Double-Edged Sword’ for Kensington Palace

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Scientists predict that this summer may see an unusual light explosion from a dead star. That may occur between now and September

'Once-in-a-lifetime' nova explosion set for TONIGHT as new star to change night sky forever, says NASA

July 2024 offers a spectacular array of celestial events for stargazers, from the breathtaking sight of the Milky Way to a rare occultation of the star Spica by the moon. Here’s a detailed guide to help you make the most of July’s night sky. Crescent Moon Above mars.

Discover July’s Night Sky: Milky Way Marvels, Shooting Stars, and Rare Celestial Events

The best of the solar system and our galaxy’s deep-sky objects make a joint appearance in our sky this week, as the Moon slides by the Pleiades (M45). In the early morning sky of July 2, observers in the Americas will see a slender, waning crescent Moon just a few degrees away from the Pleiades open star cluster. (The two objects are at their closest a few hours later, meaning observers in eastern Asia and Oceania will see the pair similarly close to one another in their early morning sky of July 3.)

Spot the Moon and the Pleiades: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

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When the sun reaches its period of peak activity, known as solar maximum, our star's magentic field will suddenly reverse. But why does it happen, and will it impact Earth?

The sun's magnetic field is about to flip. Here's what to expect.

The celestial wonders of April’s solar eclipse and the mesmerizing dance of last weekend’s aurora borealis captivated millions, yet the cosmos has an even more elusive spectacle in store. Before the year’s end, the night sky will unveil an astronomical phenomenon so extraordinary that it eclipses the rarity of both these events combined.

Rare Celestial Spectacle: Once-in-a-Lifetime Nova To Illuminate Night Skies‌‌

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The first 'major lunar standstill' since 2006, a months' long event in which the moon rises to its highest point and remains visible longest, will happen alongside the longest day

First 'major lunar standstill' in nearly 20 years set for this weekend

In a fairly rare cosmic occurrence this month, two annual meteor showers will appear to ‘peak’ at the same time on the night of July 30th. Both will appear in the southern sky, and though they will radiate out from different constellations, it will be difficult to tell which shooting stars belong to which constellation.

Two Meteor Showers Peak in the Same Region of the Sky on the Same Night This Month

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Have you ever met someone who is wise beyond their age? Such people are often referred to as old souls. They understand life and the world better than many zodiac signs. A soul’s age doesn’t necessarily match a person’s actual age. Instead, it advances based on the life experiences someone has.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Old Souls

Brace yourselves, as we are officially on a Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Storm Watch. The stage is set, curtains drawn. We’re on the brink of another unique astronomical event, an intriguing spectacle that doesn’t present itself too often. The ominous announcement was issued on June 28, 2024, by the...

'Severe Geomagnetic Storm' alert issued as the Sun begins erupting again

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These are the best night-sky events to watch for this July.

See a Rare Comet, a Meteor Shower, Manhattanhenge, and More This Month

The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under sunlight. Thanks to the Moon’s orbit around Earth, the angle of sunlight hitting the lunar surface and being reflected back to our planet changes. That creates different lunar phases.

2024 Full Moon calendar: When to see the Full Moon and phases

What makes a zodiac sign high maintenance? Needing extra attention can make someone high maintenance. Uncontrollable emotional roller coasters can make someone high maintenance. Demanding others more than they can give can make someone high maintenance. Needing all of the attention all or most of the time can make someone high maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are High Maintenance

Many beautiful events involving the moon and planets—against a striking background of stars—will reward early risers this July. Predawn skies feature a display of the three bright outer planets, all easily visible to the unaided eye. The best time to look throughout the month is about 75 minutes before sunrise. At that time, Jupiter, gleaming at magnitude -2 in east-northeast to east, appears as the brightest “star” in the sky. The other two planets glow at first magnitude—or only 1/16, or 6 percent—as bright as Jupiter. Reddish Mars appears to the upper right of Jupiter, by 22° on July 1. The gap between these two planets decreases by half a degree daily, so Mars-Jupiter will appear 15° apart by July 15, and 7° apart at the month’s end. Two weeks later, on Aug. 14, Mars will pass only 0.3° north of Jupiter, for the most impressive planetary pairing of this year.

July skies: The planets and the moon line up to create a fantastic early-morning show

Grab your curiosity, and come along on this month’s Sky Tour. This month offers a chance to glimpse a dramatic coverup of the bright star Spica by the first-quarter Moon. You can also glimpse Mercury just after sunset — and Saturn very late in the evening. This episode...

July Podcast: Spotlight on Spica

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What’s in the sky this month? Look for Mercury and Venus in the evening, then Neptune, Mars, Uranus, and Jupiter

The planets are spreading out this month. Mercury and Venus lie in the evening sky; after midnight the next set of planets rises one after the...

What’s in the sky this month? Look for Mercury and Venus in the evening, then Neptune, Mars, Uranus, and Jupiter

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