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The most unpredictable meteor shower of the year peaks this week. Here's what to expect
The June Bootids, known as the year's most unpredictable meteor shower, are expected to peak this week.
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The Sky Today on Sunday, June 21: A summertime lineup
Astronomical observers are tracking the summer solstice and a specific summertime lineup in the sky for the week of June 19 to 26.
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A mysterious gamma-ray stream comes from the Milky Way's center. Could dark matter have something to do with it?
Astronomers detect a mysterious gamma-ray stream from the Milky Way's center, sparking dark matter theories
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June's Strawberry Moon Is the Final Micro Moon of 2026: Here's How to See It
June's Strawberry Moon is the last micro moon of 2026, and viewers are preparing to watch it.
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A body on the edge of our Solar System has an atmosphere
Astronomers have discovered a small, icy object beyond Pluto and Neptune that surprisingly possesses an atmosphere.
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New JWST images of abnormally well-developed galaxy cluster open up the 'cosmic noon' frontier
New images from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal an unexpectedly mature galaxy cluster, challenging our understanding of the early universe.
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Watch: Venus disappears behind the moon in stunning timelapse of rare, daytime lunar occultation
A rare daytime lunar occultation has occurred, with timelapse footage capturing Venus disappearing behind the moon.
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The Sun may not engulf Earth after all, scientists say
Scientists suggest Earth may have more time before the Sun's expansion threatens life
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Scientists trace high-energy ghost particle to the 'Shadow Blaster' galaxy
Scientists have traced a high-energy neutrino, or 'ghost particle,' to a distant starburst galaxy dubbed the 'Shadow Blaster.'
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"Pink Planet" is surrounded by salty clouds, researchers using Webb telescope find
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected salty clouds on the enigmatic 'Pink Planet'
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The crescent moon joins 3 planets in a beautiful sunset sky show tonight
A rare celestial alignment featuring the crescent moon and three planets is creating a visible sunset display for skywatchers.
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James Webb Space Telescope forecasts extreme weather on exoplanet that rains rubies and sapphires
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected an extreme exoplanet where temperature asymmetries create weather that rains rubies and sapphires.
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Look up! The moon and Venus will stage a rare daytime disappearing act today
Astronomical event sees the moon eclipse Venus in broad daylight.