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A Celestial Spectacle: Understanding the Four-Planet Conjunction of January 2025
The universe is a boundless stage for cosmic events that captivate astronomers and stargazers alike. Among these pheno ...
In Photos: Venus And The Crescent Moon Dazzle — When To See It Next
A close conjunction of Venus and the crescent moon were seen across the world this weekend. Here are the best images of one ...
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4 Planets Will Align in the Sky Every Night of January—Here's How to See the Conjunction
The line that these planets are on is called the ecliptic, which represents the plane of the solar system in which the ...
Today Earth Is Closest To A ‘Solar Maximum’ Sun. So Why Is It So Cold?
Earth is now closer to the sun than at any other time of the year. Here's why our planet's axial tilt, not proximity to the ...
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Mars opposition 2025: How to see the Red Planet at its biggest and brightest
Mars is on the cusp of becoming bigger and brighter than at any point since 2022 as it comes into alignment with Earth and ...
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January 2025 stargazing: A parade of bright planets
January's sky brings a planet parade, Mars opposition, and the Quadrantid meteor shower. Enjoy Venus and Saturn's close ...
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John Wheeler: Earth is at perihelion Friday evening
The fact that Earth is at perihelion has little to do with the seasons. The difference in solar radiation received by our ...
Don’t Miss January’s Rare Planet Alignments and Dazzling Meteor Showers
This January, the night sky offers a stunning display featuring the Quadrantid meteor shower and a rare alignment of four bright planets visible in a single view. Witness Mars at opposition, shining ...