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JWST spots a planet chasing its own atmosphere through space
By Elizabeth Howell published
New James Webb telescope observations of the 'super-puff' planet WASP-107b show that the exoplanet's runaway atmosphere is frantically escaping into space.

Earth had a secret neighbor, and it may explain our moon
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Earth may have a moon today because a nearby neighbor once crashed into us, a new analysis of Apollo samples and terrestrial rocks reveals.

See the last Supermoon of the year with these Cyber Monday skywatching deals
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals The Cold Moon will be lighting up the sky on December 4, and it's the last supermoon of the year — shop the best skywatching deals, including Celestron's special edition 'Moon Mission' lineup.

'Potentially hazardous' asteroid 2024 YR4 was Earth's first real-life planetary defense test
By Andy Tomaswick published
The discovery and swift monitoring of asteroid 2024 YR4 earlier this year represented Earth's first real-life planetary defense test.

Astrotourism, dark-sky and Northern Lights travel essentials
By Jamie Carter published
Deals What to pack when you’re hunting dark skies and the aurora this winter — with some amazing Black Friday deals.

How dangerous are interstellar objects like 3I/ATLAS?
By Evan Gough published
Interstellar objects like 3I/ATLAS are most likely to enter our solar system from two specific directions, a new study suggests. What does it mean for Earth?

100,000 mph 'comet fragment' explodes in green fireball over Great Lakes, eerie videos show
By James Price published
A fireball lit up the skies over the Great Lakes in the early hours of Sunday and was visible for hundreds of miles.

Can't decide between a telescope and binoculars? Read this before Black Friday
By Kimberley Lane published
We break down the key differences to help you make an informed choice before the sales hit, so you don't waste money on something you won't use.

Our favorite premium smart telescope is $1000 cheaper right now in this Black Friday telescope deal
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals If you want to photograph the cosmos without the hassle of setting up a star tracker and camera, our favorite smart telescope is now $3,999 at various retailers
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