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A Striking New Object Emerges from Hubble’s Lens In a landmark observation, the Hubble Space Telescope has identified a novel type of cosmic object: a…

The Wolf Moon Opens 2026: A Supermoon Sighting The night sky welcomed 2026 with a celestial event that drew backyard astronomers, families, and casual skywatchers…

Jupiter Shines in 2026: A Rare Close Approach This week, astronomy enthusiasts around the world have a front-row seat to one of the most predictable,…

What is a Supermoon and Why the Wolf Moon? A “supermoon” occurs when the moon reaches its closest point to Earth in its orbit, called…

Overview: A Promising but Uncertain Brightness After a trio of bright comets lit up skies in 2025, astronomers are watching C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) with cautious…

Introduction: A Year of Lunar Highlights The year 2026 promises an exciting slate of lunar spectacles that will captivate skywatchers around the world. From dramatic…

Revealing a Lemon-Shaped World In a revelation that sounds more like science fiction than astronomy, scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have identified…

A Bizarre Discovery From the James Webb Space Telescope In a striking example of how strange our universe can be, astronomers using NASA’s James Webb…

Overview: What to Expect from the Ursid Meteor Shower The Ursid meteor shower is a reliable late-year spectacle that graces the winter night sky with…

Overview: Ursid Meteor Shower 2025 Every December, stargazers turn their attention to the Ursid meteor shower, a reliable annual event that adds a sparkle to…
