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Planet Nine: Is the search for this elusive world nearly over? Astronomers have been scouring the outer solar system for signs of a hypothetical ninth planet for almost a decade, without success. However, we may finally be on the cusp of finding it, experts say.
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5 space discoveries that scientists are struggling to explain From "runaway" black holes shooting across the cosmos to secret planets in our own backyard, space is overrun with mysterious objects that scientists are clamoring to explain. Here are five of the strangest sights in the universe, as well as their possible origins.
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NASA's most wanted: The 5 most dangerous asteroids to Earth What is the most dangerous asteroid, how probable is an impact, and how much destructive power would a collision with Earth have? Here are 5 big space rocks that NASA is watching closely.

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World's 2nd fastest supercomputer runs largest-ever simulation of the universe

By Keith Cooper published

The simulations will be used by astronomers to test the standard model of cosmology.

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Best star projectors 2024: Bring the cosmos indoors

By Tantse Walter last updated

BUYING GUIDE The best star projectors bring the wonders of the cosmos into your home — find the best models here so you're ready for Amazon Prime Day.

BUYING GUIDE
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Best telescopes 2024: Observe galaxies, nebulas and planets

By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated

The best telescopes offer an unparalleled view of the cosmos, and we've gathered our favorites just in time for Amazon Prime Big Deals Day.

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Europe launches twin spacecraft to make daily solar eclipses in space. Here's what to know about Proba-3.

By Harry Baker last updated

On Dec. 5, 2024 the European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission sent two spacecraft into orbit around Earth. By aligning the probes, researchers will create 6-hour-long mini eclipses, allowing the sun's atmosphere to be studied like never before.

Space Exploration
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Miniature black holes could be hollowing out planets and zipping through our bodies, new study claims

By Ben Turner published

An artist's illustration of primordial black holes.

Black Holes
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Geminid meteor shower 2024: How to see the year's last big display of 'shooting stars' before it's too late

By Jamie Carter published

The Geminid meteor shower is upon us. Up to 120 "shooting stars" per hour will rain down on Earth during the shower's peak on Dec. 13 and 14, but a near-full moon may hamper viewing.

Meteoroids
Asteroid burning up in the atmosphere above Siberia

'Spectacular' asteroid blazes over Siberia just hours after it was detected

By Pandora Dewan published

Asteroid C0WEPC5 entered Earth's atmosphere at 1:15 a.m. local time on Dec. 4 over northeastern Siberia.

Asteroids
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We are fast approaching the sun's 'battle zone' — and it could be even worse than solar maximum, experts warn

By Harry Baker published

Space weather experts warn that solar activity will persist or even increase after solar maximum has ended and we enter a phase of the solar cycle dubbed the "battle zone."

The Sun
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Extremely rare, black 'anti-auroras' paint luminous 'letter E' above Alaska

By Harry Baker published

A "bizarre" E-shaped aurora was recently photographed dancing in the sky above Alaska. The unusual light show was caused by rare black auroras, a.k.a. anti-auroras, which catapult charged particles from the sun back out of Earth's atmosphere and into space.

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'Cataclysmic' solar storm hit Earth around 2687 years ago, ancient tree rings reveal

By Daisy Dobrijevic published

If this colossal solar storm hit our technologically advanced world the effects would have been devastating.

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