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[ad_1] The major celestial event of the summer is the closest approach to Mars since 2003. The red planet is now approaching the Earth at 338.00 km per day. In opposition (facing …

[ad_1] STARGAZERS and astronomy enthusiasts get ready. This month, Mars will move by land on July 27 to its shortest distance in 15 years. This is an event known as the opposition …

[ad_1] See Saturn, Jupiter, Venus and Mercury on the night sky this 4th of July. This map by the SkySafari app shows where each of the planets will be visible from New …

[ad_1] Mars dominates the southern sky throughout the month and will be joined by the Moon on July 27 just in time for the red planet to reach its closest distance from …

[ad_1] This month, Mars commands the heavens, plus an opportunity to witness a total lunar eclipse! While Venus is still visible in the evening sky, the majesty of the planet fades away …

[ad_1] We are in the depths of winter, and the prospect of stargazing on a cold Otago night may seem uninviting. However, I really hope to be able to persuade you to …

[ad_1] For all astronomers who experience eclipse retreats, the universe has good news: the longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century will take place in a few weeks, the evening of July …

[ad_1] Lunar observers excited by the lunar eclipse will see the Moon of Blood in the night of Friday, July 27 to July 28. The night of the eclipse, the full moon …

[ad_1] On the night of Friday, July 27, astronomers will observe two relatively rare celestial events in the sky. First, the full July moon will traverse the Earth's shadow during a total …

[ad_1] As another World UFO Day arrives, many will welcome the opportunity to reflect on advanced extraterrestrial life forms projecting through the universe into weird spaceships. While the existence of UFOs is …