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Scientists spot 1st gamma-ray eclipses from strange 'spider' star systems

Astronomers have detected the first gamma-ray eclipses from a "spider" star system, in which a superdense rapidly rotating neutron star called a pulsar is feeding on a stellar companion. These never-seen before gamma-ray eclipses are caused by the ...

NASA's Geotail spacecraft ends 30-year mission studying Earth's magnetosphere

After almost 31 years in space studying the protective magnetic bubble that surrounds Earth known as the magnetosphere, NASA's Geotail mission has come to an end. Geotail's second data recorder, which had been gathering ...

Galactic collisions act as a 'cosmic delivery service' for hungry monster black holes

Scientists have long thought that when galaxies collide, the violent process delivers gas that feeds supermassive black holes and acts as fuel for energetic outbursts. Now, astronomers have obtained the first evidence to support the existence of this ...

NASA still working on long-term plans for ISS seat barters

SpaceNews

SpaceNews

WASHINGTON — As NASA prepares to launch another commercial crew mission with a Russian cosmonaut on board, the agency says it has yet to work out an agreement with Roscosmos on future crew swaps. At a Jan. 25 briefing, agency officials said they are ...

Astronomy Magazine

The Sky This Week: Comet ZTF zips past Earth

Astronomy Magazine

Our glowing green visitor remains in the spotlight while the Moon passes in front of Mars and Mercury stands farthest from the Sun from January 27 to February 3. By Alison Klesman | Published: Friday, ...

Green comet zooming our way, last visited 50000 years ago

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A comet is streaking back our way after 50,000 years. The dirty snowball last visited during Neanderthal times, according to NASA. It will come within 26 million miles (42 million kilometers) of Earth Wednesday before speeding ...

Watch the 1st half-lit first quarter moon of 2023 rise tonight

Though you may be able to see the moon during sunlight hours, the best time to take a look is after the sun sets. Sunset in New York City occurs at 5:07 p.m. EST (1007 GMT). At that point, the moon will be 62 degrees high in the southeast sky.

Private Peregrine moon lander completes testing ahead of landmark lunar launch

A private U.S. moon lander just cleared a big hurdle on the path toward its debut spaceflight this year. The Peregrine lunar lander, built by Astrobotic, finished the last of its space qualification tests this month, the Pittsburgh-based company ...

Skywatch: A comet visits, and Venus and Jupiter show a Valentine spirit

Although U.S. Naval Observatory astronomer Geoff Chester said the object is technically within naked-eye range (less than sixth magnitude), he added that it is incredibly dim in these eastern light-polluted areas. He suggests using binoculars to provide ...

The Weather Channel

Where And When To See The Green Comet

The Weather Channel

It's visible in the night sky through the middle of February, depending on conditions in your area - including, weather, cloud cover and light pollution. Astronomers say the best time to look is in the predawn hours and under the darkest conditions ...