Asteroid 2024 YR may not hit Earth in 2032, but it—and others—will keep coming back
In late 2024, astronomers spotted asteroid 2024 YR4 on a trajectory that could potentially threaten Earth. This observation ...
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New research on 'Death Star' that looks like a cosmic pinwheel reduces gamma-ray burst threat to Earth
The cosmic pinwheel that astronomers feared could one day shower Earth with lethal gamma rays may not be as dangerous as once ...
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Saturn's rings will 'disappear' this weekend. Here's why this phenomenon happens in cycles
Saturn's rings tilt out of view every fourteen to seventeen Earth years. In 2032, they will be at their best again during ...
The first day of spring 2025 is today. Here's what to know about the vernal equinox.
The Northern Hemisphere is welcoming Spring 2025 on March 20, also known as the vernal equinox. The jump into spring has come ...
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Light and Balance: The Vernal Equinox Explained
So riddle me this, what happens twice a year? Some say you can balance an egg only on this day and was a big deal back in ...
Wolf-Rayet 104's Orbit Tilt Reduces Gamma-Ray Burst Threat, Study Finds
A new study has shed light on the orbital alignment of the well-known Wolf-Rayet 104 (WR 104) system, long considered a potential threat due to its speculated gamma-ray burst (GRB) risk. Observations ...
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Thursday marks the spring equinox. What does that mean?
Thursday marks the vernal equinox, or the first day of spring, in the northern hemisphere — even if the weather in Michigan ...
Saturn’s rings to ‘vanish’ this weekend: What to know
The rings, believed to be made up of rocky and icy chunks that could be as large as a house, help separate Saturn from other planets in our solar system. They’re also about to perform a vanishing ...
The first day of spring is here. What is the spring equinox?
The vernal equinox marks the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere — so does that mean this is the only day out of the ...