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Nov 05 2025SCIENCE

A Golden Glow in the Sky: The Tale of a Comet's Close Call

A comet named C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) has captured attention after its close encounter with the sun. This comet, discovered in May, has a unique golden hue, a rare sight in the night sky. Many thought it wouldn't survive its close approach to the sun, but it did, surprising experts. The comet's golden co

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Nov 02 2025SCIENCE

Unraveling the Mysteries of 3I/ATLAS: A Cosmic Puzzle

In the vast expanse of space, an intriguing object named 3I/ATLAS is making headlines. This celestial body has a unique timeline. It will come closest to the Sun on October 29, 2025. Just eight days before that, on October 21, 2025, it will be in solar conjunction relative to Earth. Additionally, it

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Nov 02 2025SCIENCE

The Moon's Big Show: November's Supermoon Explained

The moon's orbit around Earth isn't a perfect circle. It's more like an oval. This means the moon's distance from Earth changes all the time. Sometimes it's closer. Sometimes it's farther away. When the moon is full and closer to Earth, it's called a supermoon. Supermoons look bigger and brighter th

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Nov 01 2025SCIENCE

November 2025: A Stargazer's Delight

November 2025 promises a spectacular show in the night sky. The month kicks off with a celestial treat: the Full Hunter's Supermoon, which is not only the largest but also the brightest full moon of the year. This supermoon will be at its peak on November 6th, making it a must-see event. For those w

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Oct 29 2025SCIENCE

Is Comet 3I/ATLAS Just a Space Rock or Something More?

A comet named 3I/ATLAS is zooming past the sun. Some people think it might be more than just a chunk of ice and dust. One scientist even thinks it could be an alien spacecraft. But is that really possible? The comet's closest approach to the sun happened on October 29. This is a big deal because if

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Oct 29 2025SCIENCE

Exploring Life Beyond Our Planet: A Cosmic Journey

Humans have always been fascinated by the possibility of life existing beyond Earth. This fascination has driven us to look up at the stars and wonder what else might be out there. Over time, this curiosity has turned into a serious scientific mission. Scientists from different fields, like astronom

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Oct 26 2025SCIENCE

How the Mayans Mastered the Sky: Their Eclipse Predictions

The Mayans, a brilliant ancient civilization from Central America, were ahead of their time in astronomy and math. They could predict solar eclipses with surprising precision. But how did they do it? Recent studies offer some answers. A key piece of evidence is the Dresden Codex, a famous Mayan ast

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Oct 25 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Secrets of the Early Universe with Moon-Based Radio Astronomy

The early universe, a time before stars lit up the cosmos, holds secrets that scientists are eager to uncover. Researchers have found a way to study this mysterious period by detecting ancient radio waves. These signals, emitted by hydrogen gas, can reveal clues about dark matter, an invisible subst

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Oct 25 2025SCIENCE

A Giant Rock Racing Around the Sun

A huge asteroid, as big as a skyscraper, is zooming around our sun. It's called 2025 SC79. This space rock is one of the fastest in our solar system. It completes a full trip around the sun in just 128 days. That's super quick for an asteroid! This asteroid is special because it's one of only two k

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Oct 24 2025SCIENCE

Earth's Temporary Cosmic Companion: Meet the Quasi-Moon

Earth has a new, temporary neighbor in space. It's not a moon like we usually think of, but an asteroid named 2025 PN7. This space rock is tagging along with Earth's journey around the sun, but it's not actually orbiting our planet. Instead, it's more like a hitchhiker, sticking around for about 58

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