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A strange triangle will appear in the zodiac this month. How to see rare 'zodiacal light,' before it disappears.
By Jamie Carter published
A 'false dusk' will be visible during twilight in February, but only from locations that are free of light pollution. Here's everything you need to know about zodiacal light.

Sun quiz: How well do you know our home star?
By Harry Baker published
Test your knowledge on the giant ball of burning gas at the heart of the solar system.

Venus, the 'love planet', will look extra special this Valentine's Day. Here's why.
By Jamie Carter published
In a cosmic coincidence, Venus — the planet named for the Roman goddess of love — will be at its brightest and best on Valentine's Day. Heres where and when to see it.

In emergency decision, James Webb telescope will study 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 before its close approach to Earth
By Brandon Specktor published
In a rare "time-critical" decision, the James Webb Space Telescope will study the true size of the "potentially hazardous" asteroid 2024 YR4 twice over the next few months. The asteroid has a roughly 2.3% chance of impacting Earth in 2032.

Watch potential 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 as it hurtles through space
By Patrick Pester published
Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a tiny chance of hitting Earth in 2032, but for now, you can watch it fly harmlessly through space in a short time-lapse video captured by the NASA-funded ATLAS telescope.

Astronomers catch black holes 'cooking' their own meals in bizarre, endless feeding cycle
By Sharmila Kuthunur published
Black holes can actively regulate the material they consume, using powerful jets of gas blasted into space, according to a new study. It suggests many such cosmic beasts effectively "cook" their own meals.

Is the moon still geologically active? Evidence says it's possible
By Keith Cooper published
Wrinkle ridges that formed in the past 160 million years suggest recent geological activity on the moon.

Space photo of the week: Dry ice 'geysers' erupt on Mars as spring hits the Red Planet
By Jamie Carter published
NASA shares an iconic image of carbon dioxide ice erupting in geysers when Martian winter turns to spring.
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