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Blood moon lunar eclipse: Myths and superstitions from around the world

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Blood moon 2021: Here’s why May’s flower supermoon will be red

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Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse: May’s Flower supermoon will be a sight to behold

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Blood moon lunar eclipse: Myths and superstitions from around the world

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Blood moon 2021: Here’s why May’s flower supermoon will be red

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Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse: May’s Flower supermoon will be a sight to behold

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May’s Full Flower Moon will be the last supermoon of 2020 [photos]

By Cheryl Kahla07-05-2020 18:35

Bring some moonshine to your lockdown with May’s Full Flower Moon. The supermoon will appear unusually large but it’s still only 361 184 kilometres from Earth.

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Venus is now our night sky’s brightest planetary spark

By Mike Simpson28-04-2020 07:35

The planet is at its most dazzling for the year as it moves closest to earth before heading off again on its celestial journey.

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Astronomers mark first anniversary of historic black hole photo

By Mike Simpson22-04-2020 14:09

Research continues into one of space’s most mysterious objects. Gigantic black hole explosion is among the latest findings.

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April’s Pink Moon: Don’t miss the largest supermoon of 2020

By Cheryl Kahla07-04-2020 18:02

Light up your lockdown! April’s pink moon is special because it will be the biggest super moon of 2020. Here’s what you need to know.

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Watch: Research details how the Moon was formed [video]

By The Conversation12-03-2020 18:08

How the Earth got its Moon is a long-debated question.

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Snow moon 2020: Everything you need to know

By Cheryl Kahla08-02-2020 18:34

February’s snow moon is controversial: while some researchers consider it to a be supermoon, others disagree. Here’s why.

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Here’s why your zodiac sign is probably wrong

By The Conversation07-02-2020 19:47

James B. Kaler, Professor Emeritus of Astronomy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a Capricorn, explains the zodiac.

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How we spotted a potential new planet around the sun’s neighbouring star

By The Conversation20-01-2020 11:54

The star Proxima Centauri is the smallest star in a triple system in the constellation of Centaurus. Since it is the star in closest proximity to our sun, it is usually referred to as Proxima.

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Our place in the universe will change dramatically in the next 50 years – here’s how

By The Conversation17-12-2019 11:27

The universe has many mysteries that still remain to be uncovered – and new technologies will help us to solve them over the next 50 years.

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Alpha Monocerotids: Don’t get your hopes up about the rare ‘Unicorn’ meteor storm

By Cheryl Kahla21-11-2019 14:52

When the Earth passes through the alpha Monocerotids meteor stream on 21 and 22 November, we could witness a meteor storm.

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NASA renames distant snowman-shaped space rock after racism backlash

By Cheryl Kahla14-11-2019 15:10

The icy space rock formerly known as Ultima Thule was renamed to Arrokoth to escape the Nazi link.

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Something is killing galaxies, and scientists are on the case

By The Conversation01-10-2019 12:39

In the most extreme regions of the universe, galaxies are being killed. Their star formation is being shut down and astronomers want to know why.

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Black Super New Moon 2019 – Here’s why you won’t be able to see it

By Cheryl Kahla31-07-2019 19:03

The black super new moon appears on 31 July, when both a black moon and a super new moon will occur at the same time. But we won’t be able to see it.

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Delta Aquariids 2019 meteor shower – Everything you need to know

By Cheryl Kahla30-07-2019 16:43

The Delta Aquariids meteor shower is visible between 12 July to 23 August each year, but peaks during late July.

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Lunar and solar eclipses make animals do strange things

By The Conversation17-07-2019 12:20

The lunar synodic cycle – the moon’s regular journey from full moon to full moon again over 28 nights – causes changes in the Earth’s magnetic field, the moon’s gravitational pull on Earth, and light levels at night.

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Half-Blood Thunder Moon partial lunar eclipse: Here’s what you need to know

By Cheryl Kahla16-07-2019 13:05

July’s full moon is special. The Half-Blood Thunder Moon lunar eclipse marks the 50th anniversary of NASA’s Apollo 11 mission launch.

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May’s full moon will be the last Blue Moon this decade

By Cheryl Kahla17-05-2019 18:59

Get ready for May’s full moon, also known as a Blue Moon or Flower Moon.

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First captured image of black hole is astronomical breakthrough

By Cheryl Kahla10-04-2019 16:43

The first real photo of a black hole was released today by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration.

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First-ever photo of a black hole will be released soon

By Cheryl Kahla05-04-2019 18:28

There is a Super-Massive Black Hole at the centre of our Milky Way galaxy called Sagittarius A. We’ll be able to see it soon. On 10 April, to be exact.

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NASA is live streaming three spectacular space events today

By Cheryl Kahla04-04-2019 14:46

NASA brings us space adventures galore!

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Full worm supermoon: Stunning images and time-lapse footage [video]

By Cheryl Kahla21-03-2019 09:10

Well, that was a pretty bright moon! Savour that moment; it was the last supermoon of the year.

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Live stream: Watch the full worm supermoon as it happens [video]

By Cheryl Kahla20-03-2019 16:35

We’ve picked the best live streams for the full worm supermoon. Tune in at 3:00!

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Full worm supermoon: Start time and weather forecast for Thursday 21 March

By Cheryl Kahla20-03-2019 13:57

This year’s worm moon is special because it coincides with the spring equinox.

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Full worm supermoon: Everything you need to know

By Cheryl Kahla20-03-2019 11:30

Get ready for the full worm super moon. We didn’t make that name up. Promise.

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Watch: Splashdown of Dragon SpaceX Capsule in Atlantic Ocean [video]

By Cheryl Kahla08-03-2019 16:37

SpaceX completed the historic test drive and the Crew Dragon Capsule returned home successfully.

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