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Cosmic Crashes: The Eye of Sauron Star's Wild Past

December 20, 2025

In space, 25 light-years away, a star called Fomalhaut is making waves. Known as the "Eye of Sauron" due to its striking dust belt, this star has been the site of some incredible cosmic events. Over the past 20 years, astronomers have witnessed not one, but two massive collisions between rocky objec

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The Ursids: A Hidden Gem in the Night Sky

December 20, 2025

The Ursid meteor shower, often overlooked, is set to light up the night sky. It will reach its peak between Sunday night and early Monday morning. Sky-watchers might see five to ten meteors per hour during this time. This event happens around the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. The t

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Leonids Meteor Shower: A Brief but Spectacular Sky Show

November 16, 2025

The Leonid meteor shower is making its annual appearance, offering a brief but dazzling display for sky enthusiasts. This year, the peak is expected to happen around 1 p. m. ET on Monday. However, the best time to catch the show is between 4 a. m. Monday and sunrise, local time. Unlike other meteor

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The Moon's Red Makeover: What's Happening This Weekend?

September 4, 2025

This weekend, the moon is getting a dramatic glow-up. It's not just any full moon, but a "blood moon. " This happens when the moon passes through Earth's shadow, and the sunlight that sneaks through our atmosphere gives the moon a reddish-orange hue. It's like all the sunrises and sunsets on Earth a

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June's Sky Spectacle: The Strawberry Moon and Beyond

June 10, 2025

The night sky in June has a lot to offer. The full moon, often called the strawberry moon, will be visible on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. It will be at its brightest at 3:44 a. m. ET on Wednesday. But the real show starts after sunset on Tuesday. The moon will be low in the east and will st

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Red Moon Rising: A Late-Night Sky Spectacle

March 13, 2025

A spectacular celestial event is set to light up the night sky over North America, including Chicago. On Thursday night, a total lunar eclipse will occur, transforming the moon into a reddish hue. This phenomenon, known as a "blood moon, " will be visible from 1:26 a. m. to 2:31 a. m. on Friday. Thi

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Red Moon Rising: Catch the Worm Moon Eclipse in North America

March 9, 2025

Ever wondered what it's like to see a moon turn red? Well, get ready because North America is in for a treat this March. The full moon, known as the Worm Moon, will be totally eclipsed by Earth's shadow, creating a stunning red hue that will last for about an hour. This celestial event is a big deal

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Seven Planets in the Sky: Your Guide to the February 2025 Planet Parade

February 28, 2025

Imagine looking up at the night sky and seeing not just one or two, but seven planets all at once. That's what's happening in February 2025. This isn't some rare, once-in-a-lifetime event, but it's still pretty cool. So, what's going on? The planets Mercury, Uranus, and Neptune, along with

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Catch the Orionid Meteor Shower: A Guide for Stargazers

October 20, 2024

Halley's comet, on its 76-year journey around the sun, left a trail of debris that creates an annual meteor shower called the Orionid meteor shower. This celestial event peaks on Sunday night and Monday, offering a great chance to see 10 to 20 meteors per hour. The best viewing time is after midnigh

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Catch a Glimpse of a Rare Comet This Week!

October 16, 2024

Astronomers have spotted a comet that’s getting really close to Earth. It’s been a while since this comet visited – around 80,000 years! The best time to see it is just after sunset, looking west. You might not need binoculars or a telescope; your naked eye should do the trick. If you miss it this t