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Stars, planets and more will be visible during the total solar eclipse on April 8. Here’s where to look

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Stars, planets and more will be visible during the total solar eclipse on April 8. Here’s where to look

Space.com April 2, 2024

An observer in or near the path of totality for the April 8 solar eclipse, can make...

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I’m taking the train to see the solar eclipse in Canada. Here’s why I’m riding the rails

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I’m taking the train to see the solar eclipse in Canada. Here’s why I’m riding the rails

Space.com April 2, 2024

OTTAWA, CANADA — I had the chance to fly across North America for the total solar eclipse...

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JAXA and Toyota’s ‘Lunar Cruiser’ moon rover is now a Transformers toy

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JAXA and Toyota’s ‘Lunar Cruiser’ moon rover is now a Transformers toy

Space.com April 2, 2024

It can now be revealed that Japan’s proposal for a future moon rover is “more than meets...

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Why I’m going to Missouri near the centerline for the solar eclipse on April 8

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Why I’m going to Missouri near the centerline for the solar eclipse on April 8

Space.com April 2, 2024

The total solar eclipse on April 8 is just around the corner. After spending months researching different...

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James Webb Space Telescope joins the hunt for newborn exoplanets

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James Webb Space Telescope joins the hunt for newborn exoplanets

Space.com April 1, 2024

Astronomers are hunting for planets in the process of forming around infant stars using the James Webb...

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The 2024 total solar eclipse is 1 week away. Here’s what you need to know.

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The 2024 total solar eclipse is 1 week away. Here’s what you need to know.

Space.com April 1, 2024

There’s only one week left until the total solar eclipse 2024 is visible across North America! Are...

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Jedi Masters battle space pirates in new ‘Star Wars’ novel ‘The Living Force’ (exclusive excerpt)

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Jedi Masters battle space pirates in new ‘Star Wars’ novel ‘The Living Force’ (exclusive excerpt)

Space.com April 1, 2024

“Star Wars: The Phantom Menace” celebrates its 25th anniversary on May 19, so prequel fans will soon...

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SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket photobombs the moon in incredible award-winning shot

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SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket photobombs the moon in incredible award-winning shot

Space.com April 1, 2024

A rocket transiting the moon is a pretty rare sight. Capturing a good photo of that kind...

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How photos of the April 8 solar eclipse will help us understand of the sun’s atmosphere

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• Science & Astronomy

How photos of the April 8 solar eclipse will help us understand of the sun’s atmosphere

Space.com April 1, 2024

There is a gap in our observations of the sun: Part of its atmosphere is effectively invisible...

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April 8 solar eclipse: 6 zoos on the path of totality — and why animals react strangely to ‘nighttime during the day’

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April 8 solar eclipse: 6 zoos on the path of totality — and why animals react strangely to ‘nighttime during the day’

Space.com April 1, 2024

When about half of the sun’s bright face is covered by the moon’s shadow, the light levels...

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