Tag: Space News
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Venus Meteor Shower This July: Dust From An Ancient Asteroid Breakup
What’s brewing in Venus’s skies this July? Astronomers are tracking a potential meteor shower that could light up Venus’s evening skies this July. The event is linked to the fragmented remains of a near-Earth asteroid that broke apart long ago, leaving behind a trail of dust and debris that Venus may sweep through as it…
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What’s in a name? Blue Origin’s megasatellite and the week’s Space.com crossword quiz (Jan 19, 2026)
Introduction: A weekly puzzle with cosmic curiosity Space.com has long been a go-to source for fans of space news, discoveries, and the latest launches. Each week, the site publishes a fresh headlines crossword quiz that challenges readers to recall or deduce intriguing space topics—from missions underway to new satellites reaching orbit. The week of January…
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Comet Wierzchos Near the Sun: Can You See C/2024 E1?
Overview: Perihelion and what it means for C/2024 E1 Comet C/2024 E1, officially named Wierzchos after its discoverer, is making a dramatic solar approach this January. Known in headlines as a sun-skimming comet, it is currently at perihelion—the point in its orbit when it passes closest to the Sun. For C/2024 E1, that distance is…
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Annular Solar Eclipse 2026: Ring of Fire Returns for Skywatchers
What to expect from the 2026 annular solar eclipse One month from now, skywatchers will witness a striking astronomical event: an annular solar eclipse on February 17, 2026. Unlike a total solar eclipse, where the Moon completely covers the Sun, an annular eclipse occurs when the Moon sits slightly farther from Earth in its orbit.…
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SpaceX Crew-11 Medical Evacuation: What Time Is Jan. 14 Event?
Background: SpaceX Crew-11 and a historic medical evacuation SpaceX’s Crew-11 mission, operating in conjunction with NASA and international partners, is scheduled to perform a medical evacuation (medevac) from the International Space Station on Wednesday, January 14. The operation marks a first in spaceflight: a dedicated medical evacuation from the ISS, designed to transfer a crew…
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Great Comet of 2026: Naked-Eye Visibility Ahead
Overview: A Potential Bright Visitor from the Outer Solar System As 2026 unfolds, stargazers may be getting a rare treat: a comet that could shine brightly enough to be seen without a telescope. Early observations and orbit calculations suggest this object, often dubbed the Great Comet of 2026 by enthusiasts and some researchers, is on…
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SpaceX to Launch NASA’s Pandora Exoplanet Satellite on Jan. 11: Live Coverage Ahead
Overview: A Milestone in Exoplanet Research On Sunday morning, January 11, SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket from California, carrying NASA’s Pandora exoplanet-studying satellite alongside roughly 40 other payloads. This mission marks a significant step in the exploration of distant worlds by providing new insights into the atmospheres and compositions of alien…
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What Venus’s Superior Conjunction Means and Can You See It Tonight
What is a superior conjunction? When astronomers talk about a superior conjunction, they mean a planet lying on the opposite side of the Sun from Earth. For Venus, this occurs when the planet, the Sun, and our planet are aligned in a nearly straight line with Venus farthest from Earth in its orbit. It doesn’t…
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Wolf Moon 2026: First Supermoon Lights Up the Night Sky
Introduction: A Bright Start to 2026 The night sky welcomed 2026 with a spectacular celestial event: the Wolf Moon, the first full moon of the year. On January 3, stargazers across many regions observed a strikingly bright Moon, amplified further by its status as a supermoon. As the Earth’s satellite reached its closest approach to…
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Cool Space Stuff You Don’t Want to Miss in 2026, Including a Canadian Heading to the Moon
Looking Forward: Why 2026 Brims with Space Excitement The calendar is turning, and space enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to in 2026. From ambitious lunar missions to spectacular skywatching opportunities, this year promises new discoveries, bold explorations, and moments that could redefine our understanding of the cosmos. Among the headlines: a Canadian astronaut headed…