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5 planets could be visible in the night sky next week

On Monday and Tuesday, you may be able to catch a glimpse of Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars all at once.

WEKU · Mar 23, 2023

5 planets will align on March 27 and you won't want to miss it. Here's where to look.

On March 27, a cosmic parade of five planets, the moon and a star cluster will line up in the night sky. Here's how to see the special event.

Space · Mar 22, 2023

Five planets to line up across the sky in rare display

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus will all be visible

Wales Online · Mar 22, 2023

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Two moons of Uranus may have active subsurface oceans

The Uranus moons Ariel and Miranda may have active oceans blasting plumes of particles into space, a new look at data collected by NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft suggests.

Space · Mar 20, 2023

Curious Kids: How are planets created?

Curious Kids is a series for children in which we ask experts to answer questions from kids.

The Conversation · Mar 15, 2023

At Port of Tacoma, unions step in to help foreign seafarers get paid

When grain-carrying ship ASL Uranus docked in the Port of Tacoma this month, 15 Burmese seafarers spoke up: They hadn’t been paid in full for seven months, unlike their Chinese and Vietnamese co-workers. Unions stepped in to help and ensure the workers’ safety.

Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023

Uranus mission won't happen till 2040s

An unmanned mission to the mysterious ice giant is at least 20 years away. Scientists say it's worth the wait

Salon · Feb 16, 2023

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75 Years Ago, an Astronomer Found the Weirdest Moon in the Solar System

The high cliffs of Miranda barely scratch the surface of why Uranus' moon is so unique.

Inverse · Feb 16, 2023

Jupiter's moon count jumps to 92, most in solar system

Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023

48 jaw-dropping James Webb Space Telescope photos

From black holes and baby stars to familiar solar system planets, the universe has never looked more glorious thanks to NASA's James Webb Space Telescope

LiveScience · Nov 25, 2022

Starwatch: opposition is a chance to see Uranus with the naked eye

Earth will be directly between the sun and Uranus this week, making our solar system’s seventh planet appear brighter than usual

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022

Lunar eclipse: How and when to watch tonight's blood moon in Australia

Tonight's total lunar eclipse will be the last of its kind until 2025.

ABC News · Nov 6, 2022

A total lunar eclipse is set to dazzle tonight – along with some other stellar sights

Tonight people across Australia and New Zealand will be treated to a total lunar eclipse, weather permitting. It’s an opportunity to not be missed, as the next one won’t be visible from our region until 2025.

The Conversation · Nov 6, 2022

Astronomers have a cataclysmic new theory to explain Uranus’ tilt

Scientists have discovered a new potential explanation for Uranus' tilt: A large, erratic moon.

Inverse · Oct 16, 2022

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Inverse · Sep 6, 2022

45 years ago this week, Voyager 1 began its journey into history

The probe launched weeks after its sibling craft, Voyager 2. Since its launch, it got a close encounter with an intriguing moon and entered interstellar space.

Inverse · Sep 5, 2022

You need to see the most elusive planet at opposition in the sky this month

Neptune will be at its brightest, enabling you to see a rarely glimpsed planet.

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022

Stargazing in September: Viewing the universe in all its splendour

There are so many benefits to reducing light pollution that it seems a no-brainer, writes Nigel Henbest

ABC News · Aug 25, 2022

The Loop: Qantas profits nosedive, Robodebt royal commission announced, a fan favourite leaves Euphoria and NASA's mission to Uranus

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The Conversation · Aug 19, 2022

After 45 years, the 5-billion-year legacy of the Voyager 2 interstellar probe is just beginning

On August 20 1977, 45 years ago, an extraordinary spacecraft left this planet on a journey like no other. Voyager 2 was going to show us, for the first time, what the outer solar system planets looked like close-up. It was like sending a fly to New York City and…

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2022

Starwatch: Mars guides way to spotting Uranus

Seventh planet technically visible as pale blue dot with help of binoculars

Inverse · Jul 19, 2022

China’s space agency could send a mission to Neptune — major discoveries await

Ice giants like Neptune are a potential treasure trove of scientific discoveries. China's space agency plans to launch a mission in 2030 to arrive in 2036.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2022

Journey to the mystery planet: why Uranus is the new target for space exploration

The last time a probe visited the distant ice giant was in 1986, yet learning more about this cold world could tell us a lot about the galaxy

The Hindu · Jul 13, 2022

Congress questions Finance Minister’s interest in tackling inflation

Nirmala Sitharaman had tweeted pictures taken by NASA’s James Webb telescope

Inverse · Jul 7, 2022

Jupiter's core hides a disturbing cannibal past — study

New evidence from the Juno probe shows Jupiter ingesting large quantities of planetesimals, which could explain its unusual core.

Space · Jul 4, 2022

Solar system guide: Discover the order of planets and other amazing facts

Explore the eight (or nine) planets of the solar system in order from nearest to the sun and discover the many wonders of our solar system along the way.

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