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Watch Live As Earth Loses Its 'Mini-Moon' 2020 SO: 'See It While You Can'
On February 1, the object will come "very close" to our planet.
Artificial 'Mini-Moon' Set To Fly Close to Earth Before Saying Farewell
The object will come within around 139,500 miles of our planet.
8 Incredible Scientific Discoveries in 2020
This was a bumper year for breakthroughs in every scientific field, including astronomy and physics.
Watch Winter Solstice 2020 From Stonehenge Live Online
The summer and winter solstices held a special significance for the people who built Stonehenge around 4,500 years ago.
When Is This Year's Winter Solstice and Why Is It the Day Shortest of Year?
The December solstice marks the beginning of astronomical winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
Geminid Meteor Shower Set to Peak the Same Day As Total Solar Eclipse
The Geminid meteor shower will reach peak activity on the night of December 13-14.
What Is a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse and What Does It Look Like?
Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on our natural satellite.
Johnny Depp Loses 'Wife Beater' Libel Claim Against British Tabloid
A judge ruled that The Sun newspaper did in fact have enough evidence to justify reporting that Depp was violent to his ex-wife Amber Heard during their relationship.
Fall Equinox Comes As Gas Giants Jupiter and Saturn Pair up in the Sky
In the Northern Hemisphere, the September equinox marks the beginning of what's set to be quite an eventful astronomical fall.
Mars-sized 'Light-bridge' on Sun Appears to Signal Break-up of Vast Sunspot
Sunspots are dark spots that temporarily appear on the solar surface.
Comet NEOWISE Won't Visit Earth Again Until Nearly 7,000 Years From Now
In the Northern Hemisphere, the comet should be easily visible in the evening sky for the rest of July.
Closest Ever Images of the Sun Revealed by NASA and ESA
"These images are closest images ever taken of the sun—and we have just started our long journey through the inner solar system," said Daniel Müller from the European Space Agency.
Comet NEOWISE Captured in Spectacular Images: How to See Naked Eye Object
"At some point, I could see it by naked eye. I cannot tell you the emotion which exploded in my heart!" astronomer Gianluca Masi said.
Here's Why Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Are In Court Today
Depp is suing publisher News Group Newspapers over an article in British tabloid newspaper The Sun in which he was referred to as a "wife beater."
How to Watch the 4th of July Full Buck Moon Lunar Eclipse
This weekend, the full moon will pass through the more diffuse, outermost part of the Earth's shadow, called the "penumbra."
Johnny Depp's Libel Claim Over Abuse Claims Will Go Ahead After Ruling
Depp is suing Newsgroup Newspapers for an article that alleged he was violent towards ex-wife Amber Heard, a claim he strongly denies.
How and When to Watch the 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse Live Online
Annular solar eclipses occur when a new moon passes in front of the sun, covering almost the entirety of the star's face apart from the very edges, leaving a characteristic "ring of fire."
When and Where the Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible and How Long Will It Last
Annular solar eclipses are known for their characteristic "ring of fire" effect that is momentarily visible around the silhouetted moon from some regions of the Earth.
Everything to Know About Summer Solstice, the Longest Day of the Year
The day of June 20 will have the most hours of sunlight and the shortest night of 2020 in the northern hemisphere.
Comet NEOWISE May Get so Bright It Is Visible With Naked Eye in July
However, the behavior of comets is notoriously unpredictable and it is possible that the comet could disintegrate as it passes the sun.
We Are About to Get the Closest Images of the Sun Ever Captured
The images will be snapped by the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter.
Glowing Green Oxygen Detected Around Mars in Scientific First
"This is the first step in trying to understand the evolution of Mars' atmosphere," Håkan Svedhem, ESA's TGO Project Scientist, told Newsweek.
Solar Eclipse 'Ring of Fire' to Appear the Day After Summer Solstice
Annular solar eclipses occur when the moon is at apogee—its farthest distance from the Earth—and passes directly in front of the sun.
How and When to Watch the Strawberry Full Moon Eclipse Online
Penumbral lunar eclipses occur when the outer, diffuse part of the Earth's shadow covers all or part of the moon's surface.
June Full Moon Will Feature a Lunar Eclipse: Everything You Need to Know
This Friday, a "penumbral lunar eclipse" will be visible from many parts of the world.
Comet SWAN: How and When to Watch Green Glowing Space Rock Fly Past Earth
The comet will make its closest approach to the sun on May 27, when it will be around 40 million miles from our star.
Comet SWAN Is About to Pass Earth and Could Be Visible With Naked Eye
However, the behavior of comets is notoriously unpredictable and it's possible that the object could fade, or even break apart, as it approaches the sun.
Biggest Asteroid of Year to Whiz Past Earth Tomorrow Wearing 'Face Mask'
On April 29, the asteroid will come within around 3.9 million miles of our planet.
How and When to Watch April Full Pink Supermoon
The moon will be 7 percent larger and 15 brighter than an average full moon tomorrow, according to astronomer Gianluca Masi.
Sun May Be Moving Into Solar Cycle 25, Kicking Off a New Wave of Activity
Some solar cycles feature lots of activity, while others can be relatively quiet.