New York — Americans have more money in stocks than ever before. But while the market’s climb may be inflating their accounts, they are more exposed than ever to a potential market slump. Direct and indirect stock holdings, including in mutual funds or retirement plans, accounted for an all-time high of 45% of households’ financial assets in the second quarter, …
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SALT LAKE CITY — The spotlight shined too bright for a pair of Power Four teams who were ranked this past weekend in my ballot — one was ranked high, too. Utah had little going for it outside of its defense until late in the game to allow two fourth-quarter scores and ensure a blowout win for Texas Tech (we’ll …
Read More »Strange bright light next to the moon confuses Texans—This is what it is Chron Sky gazers may have spotted something ‘peculiar’ near the moon Friday. What it was NBC 5 Chicago How to see the moon, Venus and the bright star Regulus in an ultraclose conjunction tomorrow Live Science Photos capture breathtaking view of three cozy celestial bodies in the early-morning sky The Boston …
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One of the best naked-eye stargazing sights of the year is on offer to skywatchers this week — if you can rise before the sun Friday (Sept. 19). Just before sunrise, the crescent moon, the brilliant planet Venus and the bright star Regulus (the brightest star in the constellation Leo) will cluster together on the east-northeast horizon. There will be …
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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. An illustration of a white dwarf about to explode as it feeds on a companion star. | Credit: Robert Lea (created with Cnva) Betelgeuse may have competition for the most exciting star about to go nova near Earth. Astronomers have discovered the secret …
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Betelgeuse may have competition for the most exciting star about to go nova near Earth. Astronomers have discovered the secret of a strange star system that has baffled them for years, finding it contains a dead star about to erupt after overfeeding on a stellar companion. The supernova explosion of this cosmic cannibal could be as bright as the moon, …
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Here’s an image of the new Comet SWAN25B. Michael Matiazzo captured this image on September 14, 2025. It shows an impressive, 2.5-degree-long tail, which translates to about 5 full-moon diameters long! The bright star in the upper left of the image is Spica. The comet will pass close to that star around September 15-16. New Comet SWAN25B soars into the …
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Surprising new photos of comet 3I/ATLAS taken during last week’s total lunar eclipse hint that the “interstellar visitor” may be turning bright green as it approaches the halfway point on its journey through the solar system. This unexpected transformation, if confirmed, is likely the result of the comet’s increasing proximity to the sun, experts say. 3I/ATLAS is a roughly 7-mile-wide …
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The aurora borealis, where the rays or rayed bands of the Northern Lights to converge to a point where they form a crown, seen in an incredible display in the skies above Holy Island in Northumberland 2024. (Photo by Owen Humphreys/PA Images via Getty Images) PA Images via Getty Images Each month, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for …
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Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center A fireball briefly turned night to …
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