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Stunning 'parade of planets' image shows 6 worlds aligned over Earth
By Ben Turner published
A stunning photo of the recent "parade of planets" shows Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune in alignment over Earth. It was captured from the U.K. on June 1.
A 'parade of planets' is coming on June 3. Here's what you can actually expect to see.
By Ben Turner last updated
Six worlds will align for a "parade of planets" on June 3, although only a few of them will be visible to the naked eye. Here's what you need to know about the rare alignment.
Daytime moon: Why can we sometimes see the moon in broad daylight?
By Martin McGuigan last updated
The daytime moon is visible almost every day of the month, except those closest to the full moon and new moon. Here's why the moon and sun often share the daytime sky.
Tonight's 'Flower Moon' will rise close to a red supergiant star
By Jamie Carter last updated
May 2024's full moon, also known as the Flower Moon and the Planting Moon, will be at its fullest on Thursday, May 23. It will also appear bright and full on Wednesday and Friday.
Why can't we see the far side of the moon?
By Skyler Ware published
Spacecraft have visited and photographed the far side of the moon, but why can't we see it from Earth?
Circus 'Wall of Death' stunt may keep astronauts fit on the moon
By Emily Cooke published
Just a few laps of the wall a day may be enough to keep muscle wasting at bay, scientists say.
China has launched a secret robot to the far side of the moon, new Chang'e 6 photos reveal
By Harry Baker published
A tiny, previously undisclosed lunar rover has been spotted strapped to the side of China's moon-bound Chang'e 6 lander in newly released pre-launch photos. The true purpose of the rover, which is scheduled to land on the moon's far side, remains a mystery.
'Major lunar standstill' may reveal if Stonehenge is aligned with the moon
By Laura Geggel published
Is Stonehenge aligned with the moon? Scientists hope to find out during a rare 'major lunar standstill, which happens once every 18.6 years.
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