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One of the largest solar storms ever detected just erupted on the far side of the sun
By Tereza Pultarova published
Venus is being hammered by wild space weather this week after a giant sunspot, not visible from Earth, expelled an enormous plasma burst toward the scorching-hot planet.
Watch a gargantuan fireball tumble over New York in the dead of night
By Brandon Specktor published
On Aug. 28, an enormous fireball lit up the skies over the northeastern United States for several seconds, exciting hundreds of stargazers.
Scientists Unravel Mystery of Ancient Greek Machine
By Live Science Staff last updated
Extraordinary device predicted positions of the sun, Moon and planets. Nothing like it has ever been found.
This is the best time to spot a rare alignment of five planets. Here's how to watch it.
By Stephanie Pappas published
The five visible planets in the solar system are lined up against the predawn sky. Here's how to see them.
The best-ever view of an epic 5-planet alignment is happening this week
By Brandon Specktor published
Earth's moon will join a rare 5-planet alignment in the predawn hours of June 23 to 25, for the first time in more than 150 years.
5 planets are lining up in the night sky this month
By Stephanie Pappas published
The five visible planets in the solar system will be lined up across the predawn sky this month. Here's how to watch.
Venus crossed the sun's face 10 years ago. Most people alive will never see the sight again.
By Tom Kerss published
On the 10th anniversary of the last transit of Venus, find out what makes these events so special and what else to look out for during the long wait for the next one.
Venus: Facts about the hellish planet next door
By Adam Mann published
Reference Venus is Earth's next-door neighbor and could be Earth's twin, if not for the sulfuric acid clouds and hellish surface temperatures.
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