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Skywatching

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Videos

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JWST confirms first-ever runaway supermassive black hole fleeing its galaxy at 2.2 million mph
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July 2026 skywatching guide: Every major celestial event to watch this month
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Deep Sky Objects

Newly discovered quasars, as bright as a trillion Suns, are offering a glimpse of the early universe

Newly discovered quasars, as bright as a trillion Suns, are offering a glimpse of the early universe
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NASA's Chandra finds two of the Milky Way's arms are 10% farther than we thought

NASA's Chandra finds two of the Milky Way's arms are 10% farther than we thought
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Rare, long-lasting black hole outburst is giving scientists a better look at the early universe

Rare, long-lasting black hole outburst is giving scientists a better look at the early universe
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New James Webb Space Telescope data challenges one of dark matter's strongest pieces of evidence

New James Webb Space Telescope data challenges one of dark matter's strongest pieces of evidence

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Scientists find potentially habitable Earth-like planet not too far from our own solar neighborhood

Scientists find potentially habitable Earth-like planet not too far from our own solar neighborhood
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NASA's TESS telescope found a planet 40,000 light-years away and it wasn't even looking for it

NASA's TESS telescope found a planet 40,000 light-years away and it wasn't even looking for it
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Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon phase in Los Angeles

Today's Moon phase in Los Angeles
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Today's Moon phase in Indianapolis

Today's Moon phase in Indianapolis
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Today's Moon phase in Salt Lake City
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Constellation

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Constellations with the most visibility in January 2026: Easy viewing tips
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The Summer Triangle is visible in the autumn sky: Here's everything you need to know

The Summer Triangle is visible in the autumn sky: Here's everything you need to know
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Don't miss the moon glowing beside bright star Antares in constellation Scorpius on October 24

Don't miss the moon glowing beside bright star Antares in constellation Scorpius on October 24
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“Just show the alien”: Neil deGrasse Tyson urges greater transparency from government after UFO files release 4 PHOTOS ASTRONOMY

“Just show the alien”: Neil deGrasse Tyson urges greater transparency from government after UFO files release

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Instruments

Scientists propose novel particle detector that could help hunt down elusive dark matter

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