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Heads up, stargazers! The waxing crescent moon will appear on the left shoulder of Mars in the hours following sunset on July 28 — close enough for both to fit easily in the view of a pair of 10×50 binoculars. The crescent moon will be visible 20 degrees above the western horizon at sunset on July 28, with Mars appearing …

HOUSTON — The asteroid known as 2024 YR4 is out of sight yet still very much on scientists’ minds. The building-sized object, which initially appeared to be on a potential collision course with Earth, is currently zooming beyond the reach of telescopes on its orbit around the sun. But as scientists wait for it to reappear, its revised trajectory is …

The slender waxing crescent moon will shine near the ‘Kingly’ star Regulus in the constellation Leo on the night of July 26, offering a photogenic — if challenging — target for those with a clear view of the western horizon. Look west at sunset to find the razor-thin crescent moon hanging less than 10 degrees above the horizon. Regulus will …

A large asteroid once considered the greatest known risk to Earth may now be on track for a direct hit — not on our planet, but on the moon. The object, named asteroid 2024 YR4, has drawn intense interest from the astronomy community as its trajectory evolves, raising questions about potential consequences for lunar infrastructure and even Earth-orbiting satellites. From …

There is an asteroid approximately the size of a building that has been on the radar of many astronomers for a long time due to its initial potential to collide with the Earth. However, there is no need to worry anymore, as its trajectory has shifted slightly since it was first detected. It is now expected to miss the Earth …

The signing ceremony took place on July 24, 2025, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., marking a watershed moment for the West African country as it strengthens its commitment to science, technology, and space diplomacy. The signing event at the U.S’s capital city brought together important figures from Senegal and NASA, including Abdoul Wahab Haidara, Senegal’s ambassador to the United …

A beautiful crescent moon will appear close to Mars after dark on Monday, July 28. The dancing duo will make their debut about 45 minutes after sunset and will be visible from across the world — just as several meteor showers approach their peaks. The conjunction between the 19%-illuminated waxing crescent moon and the Red Planet will take place above …

Facebook Tweet Email Link The asteroid known as 2024 YR4 is out of sight yet still very much on scientists’ minds. The building-sized object, which initially appeared to be on a potential collision course with Earth, is currently zooming beyond the reach of telescopes on its orbit around the sun. But as scientists wait for it to reappear, its revised …

June 26, 2022 – The conjunction of the waning crescent moon with Venus as they were rising low in … More the northeast dawn sky in southern Alberta, Canada. Earthshine is visible on the dark side of the moon. The sky exhibits the wonderful transition of colours from the orange at the horizon through the spectrum to the blues at …

China, India, and Japan are not the only countries on the Asian continent looking to establish themselves in the fledgling space economy. South Korea also wants to be in the space race, and even plans for a presence beyond Earth’s orbit, with ambitions to create its own lunar base within 20 years. At a public meeting held at the National …