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The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking ...

Monroeville Public Library is holding a three-part children’s series on space, where participants learn fun facts about the ...

From January to March, the night sky will host a spectacular parade of planets featuring Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. The alignment peaks on January 25 and Mercury joins the ...

This rare event offers a chance to witness something immensely spectacular, and here are some lesser-known facts about why this Planet Parade is such a big deal. The Planet Parade of 2025 is a ...