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February is ‘a month of bright planets,’ NASA says in new skywatching update

February is ‘a month of bright planets,’ NASA says in new skywatching update

The moon has “many engagements” with the planets in February, NASA said in its monthly update on what to look out for in the night sky. Throughout February, so long as clear nights prevail, you’ll be able to see the moon in the night sky along with many of our solar system’s planets. The easiest to spot is Venus, looking …

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Mysterious Interstellar Object Might Have Shifted Four Planets’ Paths, Study Finds

Mysterious Interstellar Object Might Have Shifted Four Planets’ Paths, Study Finds

An unidentified celestial object, estimated to be eight times the mass of Jupiter, may have significantly altered the orbits of four outer planets in the solar system. Reports suggest that this planetary-sized body entered the solar system billions of years ago, passing remarkably close to the Sun—near what is now Mars’ orbit. The event is believed to have modified the …

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NASA’s skywatching tips for January include a parade of planets

NASA’s skywatching tips for January include a parade of planets

What’s Up: January 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA NASA has just shared its recommendations on what to look out for in the night sky during the first month of 2025. The space agency kicks off with the Quadrantid meteor shower, which peaks on Friday, January 3. This is a “moderate” meteor shower that can deliver up to 30 meteors an …

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