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Get Ready: Mars Reverses Its Course In the Sky SaturdayLook up this weekend to catch bright Mars as it begins a zigzag detour across the spring sky.
By Joe Rao Published
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Bluish Hued Supermoon Dazzles Over Italy (Photo)Astrophotographer Giuseppe Petricca took this image about two minutes prior to the start of the full totality phase of the supermoon total lunar eclipse on Sept. 27, 2015.
By Nina Sen Published
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Visible Light from a Black Hole Spotted by Telescope, a FirstFor the first time, astronomers have seen dim flickers of visible light from near a black hole, researchers say. In fact, the light could be visible to anyone with a moderate-size telescope.
By Charles Q. Choi Published
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A Magic Moment: The Milky Way from Yellowstone National Park (Photo)This image of the Milky Way from the edge of the Grand Prismatic Spring in the Midway Geyser Basin in Yellowstone on June 27, 2015.
By Nina Sen Published
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'Best Meteor Shower in Years': Perseids Put on a Spectacular ShowBy Sarah Lewin Published
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First Meteor Shower of 2015 Peaks This WeekendStargazers can start the New Year off with a bang this weekend as the first meteor shower of 2015 reaches its peak on Saturday night (Jan. 3). Here's how to see the 2015 Quadrantid meteor shower.
By Geoff Gaherty Published
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Swirling Aurora, Zodiacal Light Win Top Prizes in Night Sky Photo ContestBy Jeanna Bryner Published
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Night in the City: Milky Way Dazzles Over New Zealand Lights (Photo)A Space.com reader sent in an intriguing view of the Milky Way over Evans Bay in Wellington, New Zealand.
By Tom Chao Published
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Springtime Auroras Dance in Vermont Night Sky (Photo)Astrophotographer Brian Drourr took this image on June 8, 2014 from Champlain Valley, Vermont. See how he captured the aurora view here.
By Nina Sen Published
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