Venus passes between the Earth and sun this weekend — but don’t count on seeing it
NEW YORK (AP) — Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday during what’s called an inferior conjunction. But don’t ...
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'Rainbow on fire': Venus transforms into colorful crescent as it approaches its closest point to Earth
As Venus approaches its inferior conjunction, astrophotographers have snapped some striking shots of the crescent planet ...
The spring equinox is here. What does that mean?
The word equinox comes from two Latin words meaning equal and night. That’s because on the equinox, day and night last almost ...
Solar eclipses: Science behind the names of ‘devil horns, ‘diamond ring,’ ‘ring of fire’ effects
It’s rare but some solar eclipses cause stunning Instagram-worthy visual effects such as a devil’s horns, a smile or diamond ring sparkling in the sky ...
What does the Spring Equinox mean for YOUR star sign? Astrologer shares horoscope for the new season
PINK magnolias have started to bloom, which means spring is on its way. On the 20th of March, the Spring Equinox occurs, ...
The best view of the northern lights involves a lot of travel—but it is so worth it
The aurora borealis has jumped to the top of many travelers' wish lists, creating a tourism boom in the northernmost reaches ...
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Nowruz 2025: Traditions, Haft Sin and celebrations of the Persian New Year
Nowruz is celebrated at the exact moment of the spring equinox when the sun crosses the celestial equator. In 2025, this ...
Venus to pass between Earth, sun during inferior conjunction. Will you be able to see it?
The orbit Venus takes around the sun results in an inferior conjunction as it transitions from appearing in the evening sky to the morning sky.
Firefly’s moon lander ends successful mission
Firefly Aerospace managed to stay upright when it landed on the moon two weeks ago and announced Monday it had completed its ...
Here’s the secret to how Firefly was able to nail its first lunar landing
The Blue Ghost spacecraft, named for a species of firefly, took eclipse chasing to new heights. Not only did it see the Earth ...