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fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Astronaut Photographs Lightning Tower That Looks Like Something Evil From "Lord of the Rings"

Rare atmospheric electrical phenomenon called 'sprites' observed from the International Space Station.
Sprites occur at altitudes of around 50 miles, above thunderstorms.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

An interstellar object is passing through our solar system right now, and you can stream it live online

This is a tremendous step forward and a tremendous opportunity. And if the public is excited about it, the astronomers are twice as excited. It's a really big deal.
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fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

Astronomers may have found a third interstellar object

"Astronomers may have just discovered the third interstellar object passing through the Solar System!" the agency's Operations account shared on Blue Sky.
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fromMail Online
1 month ago

NASA issues update on 'city killer' asteroid heading towards the moon

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is likely to collide with the moon in 2032, while risk of colliding with Earth is negligible.
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fromMail Online
1 month ago

NASA issues update on 'city killer' asteroid heading towards the moon

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is likely to collide with the moon in 2032, while risk of colliding with Earth is negligible.
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fromwww.space.com
3 months ago

Secretive Russian Military Satellites Release Mystery Object into Orbit

Three secretive Russian satellites have launched and released a mysterious object into orbit, raising significant interest among analysts and space trackers.
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fromHackernoon
4 months ago

Volcanic Activity, Atmospheric Loss, and Plasma Interactions in Jupiter's Magnetosphere | HackerNoon

Io plays a vital role in supplying mass to Jupiter's magnetosphere through its volcanic activity.
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fromWashington Post
5 months ago

Odds of recently discovered asteroid hitting Earth drop nearly to zero

Asteroid 2024 YR4 now has a nearly zero chance of hitting Earth in 2032, following refined observations.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

A newly discovered asteroid has a slim chance of hitting Earth in 2032

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 1.2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032, with further observations needed to assess its threat.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

A newly discovered asteroid has a slim chance of hitting Earth in 2032

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 1.2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032, with further observations needed to assess its threat.
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fromBig Think
9 months ago

The biggest holes in NASA's suite of observatories

Even with advanced technology, Earth's atmosphere limits our ability to observe the Universe across most electromagnetic wavelengths.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
9 months ago

Comet last seen by Neanderthals spotted above London skyline in 'once in a lifetime' sighting

"Stargazers were left in awe as they caught a glimpse of this prehistoric wanderer against the backdrop of London's modern cityscape. The once in a lifetime sighting saw the comet come within 44 million miles of Earth."
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fromtime.com
9 months ago

You Won't Want to Miss October's Rare Comet Sighting. Here's How and When You Can See It

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS will be visible by the naked eye for most of October, peaking on October 9-10.
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