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First solar eclipse of 2022 occurs Saturday. Here's what to expect.

This year, humans on Earth will experience four eclipses: two of the sun and two of the moon. The first of these is a solar eclipse set to take place on Saturday, April 30th.

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Don't miss Venus and Jupiter shine extra close in the morning sky Saturday!

Venus and Jupiter — the two brightest planets in the sky — are headed for a close encounter tomorrow (April 30).

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Libra Constellation: Facts, location, stars and exoplanets of the scales

The Libra Constellation is found in the Southern Hemisphere during the winter and the Northern Hemisphere in the summer. Here we explore the scales in detail.

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See the Milky Way sparkle with two telescopes in Chile's Atacama Desert in this stunning photo

The Milky Way serves as a celestial pathway between two telescopes in a stunning image from Chile's Atacama Desert.

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Save over $40 with these three Celestron binocular deals on Amazon

These Celestron binoculars are on sale at Amazon and are perfect for astronomers and those wanting to view wildlife.

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Virgin Orbit's 1st UK launch will loft a satellite to track illegal activity at sea

A satellite being sent into space by Virgin Orbit will enable authorities to track ships even if they turn off their transmitters, ensuring they cannot hide.

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NASA's James Webb Space Telescope: The ultimate guide

Everything you need to know about the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA's Big Bang-probing space observatory.

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ISS and China's space station photobomb image of 4 planets aligned in the sky

The International Space Station and China's space station photobombed a four-planet line-up in the early morning sky for Italian astrophysicist Gianluca Masi.

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NASA's Psyche asteroid spacecraft passes shake-and-bake test and meets the press

NASA's Psyche is scheduled to launch in August to journey to a metal asteroid.

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Obstacle course tests NASA astronauts' mission readiness after moon or Mars landing

Humanity is preparing for the next stage of space exploration that will involve stepping foot on the moon and Mars, by testing its astronauts' mission readiness.

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New contest will send artwork to the moon

300 lucky artists will have their art flown on a one-way ticket to the moon.

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Sunspot sends off double flare, as solar activity ramps up

A restless sunspot sent off a double solar flare on Monday (April 25), temporarily disrupting some radio communications in Asia and Australia.

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Sharp pictures! James Webb Space Telescope completes alignment in huge milestone

All four of Webb's instruments now capture "crisp, well-focused images" of celestial objects, NASA says.

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Lego unveils epic Luke Skywalker's Landspeeder collector's edition for Star Wars Day

Lego is offering up the Ultimate Collector Series Luke Skywalker's Landspeeder set just in time for Star Wars Day 2022.

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Why is a day on Venus is longer than a year? The atmosphere may be to blame.

Venus' dense and stormy atmosphere is the cause why a day on the scorching planet is longer than a year, a new study suggests.

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Brilliant fireball soars over Mississippi, sparking loud booms

Onlookers watched as a ball of fire streaked across southeastern skies yesterday (April 27).

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Rare Black Moon to block sun in 1st solar eclipse of 2022. See a Venus-Jupiter meetup near Eid, too.

A rare Black Moon new moon will occur during 2022's first solar eclipse ahead of Eid and just after a big Venus-Jupiter meetup.

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Full moon calendar 2022: When to see the next full moon

The full moon happens about once a month. Find out when.

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'Potentially hazardous' asteroid twice the size of the Empire State Building will skim past Earth Thursday, NASA says

A gigantic "potentially hazardous" asteroid that may be twice the size of the Empire State Building is set to zoom past Earth Thursday (April 28), according to NASA.

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Best cameras for astrophotography {year}

Snap incredible photos of the solar system and beyond using one of the best cameras for astrophotography.

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NASA's experimental X-59 supersonic jet returns to California for assembly

NASA's new X-59 supersonic jet arrived at Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works facility for assembly ahead of a flight test this year.

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