Astronomy news

• 06 Jul 2023 (23 hours away): The Earth at aphelion

  05-07-2023 22:08 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Earth reaches its furthest point from the Sun.
  
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• Cosmic 'sandwich' theory could explain how smaller planets are formed

  05-07-2023 22:00 via space.com
  
  Do you want that toasted? A newly suggested planet formation process suggests smaller worlds could be created when a gas and dust filling is squeezed between two larger planets.
  
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• Gravitational waves could help us find out how fast the universe's expansion is accelerating

  05-07-2023 21:00 via space.com
  
  Gravitational waves from merging black holes distorted due to a phenomenon predicted by Einstein could be a new way of measuring the rate of cosmic expansion.
  
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• El Niño is officially here and may cause temperature spikes and major weather events, scientists warn

  05-07-2023 20:00 via space.com
  
  The World Meteorological Organization has declared the onset of El Niño conditions in the tropical Pacific, leading to surging temperatures and disruptive weather that could threaten lives.
  
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• El Nino is officially here and may cause temperature spikes and major weather events, scientists warn

  05-07-2023 20:00 via space.com
  
  The World Meteorological Organization has declared the onset of El Niño conditions in the tropical Pacific, leading to surging temperatures and disruptive weather that could threaten lives.
  
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• Time appeared to move 5 times more slowly in 1st billion years after Big Bang, quasar 'clocks' reveal

  05-07-2023 19:00 via space.com
  
  Time dilation, brought about by the relativistic expansion of space, has resulted in the observed slowing of 'clocks' in the early universe.
  
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• 'Terminator 3': Average movie, fantastic ending

  05-07-2023 18:00 via space.com
  
  Twenty years on, 'Rise of the Machines' powerful and bleak conclusion remains one of the highlights of the killer cyborg franchise.
  
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• A 'double punch' of solar storms could smash into Earth and spark widespread auroras this week

  05-07-2023 18:00 via space.com
  
  As the U.S. celebrated July 4, the sun hosted its own fireworks display in the form of a coronal mass ejection "double punch" that NASA predicts could strike Earth on Friday (July 7).
  
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• Secret Invasion season 1 episode 3 review: Nick Fury and Talos go on the offensive

  05-07-2023 14:25 via space.com
  
  Episode 3 of Marvel's Secret Invasion doesn't pack a lot of character work, focusing instead on ramping up the plot and delivering shocking twists.
  
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• 'Star Trek: Picard - The Final Season' warps onto home video with exclusives and extras

  05-07-2023 14:00 via space.com
  
  "Star Trek: Picard- The Final Season" comes to Blu-ray and DVD on September 5, 2023 along with special edition box sets fortified with hours of extra features for loyal Trekkies.
  
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• Blast off for less with 20% off LEGO City Lunar sets at Walmart

  05-07-2023 13:53 via space.com
  
  Head into space with these NASA-inspired LEGO deals from Walmart.
  
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• The Outer Worlds is a warning of the corporate space age we're barreling towards

  05-07-2023 13:01 via space.com
  
  Obsidian's dark satire is a warning that leaving billionaires in charge of our expansion to the stars might not be the best idea, which is a shame because it's exactly what we're doing.
  
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• Satellites uncover 'invisible' auroras glowing in infrared in Earth's atmosphere

  05-07-2023 12:00 via space.com
  
  Scientists have observed an aurora glimmering in infrared light, created by the interaction of energetic cosmic particles and carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere.
  
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• Alien's-eye view of the Milky Way: Our galaxy is unusual but not unique

  05-07-2023 12:00 via space.com
  
  Astronomers have now deduced what alien scientists might see when they gaze at the Milky Way from afar. Our home galaxy is unusual but not unique, at least when it comes to chemistry.
  
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• 10 Jul 2023 (5 days away): Moon at Last Quarter

  05-07-2023 02:49 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 09 Jul 2023 (4 days away): Venus at greatest brightness

  05-07-2023 02:49 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Venus reaches its greatest brightness in the evening sky.
  
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• 07 Jul 2023 (3 days away): Asteroid 15 Eunomia at opposition

  05-07-2023 02:49 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Asteroid 15 Eunomia makes closest approach to the Earth.
  
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• 07 Jul 2023 (2 days away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  05-07-2023 02:49 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 2°40'.
  
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• 07 Jul 2023 (2 days away): Close approach of the Moon and Saturn

  05-07-2023 02:49 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn pass within 2°25' of each other.
  
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• 06 Jul 2023 (Tomorrow): The Earth at aphelion

  05-07-2023 02:49 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Earth reaches its furthest point from the Sun.
  
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• 10 Jul 2023 (6 days away): Moon at Last Quarter

  05-07-2023 00:57 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 04 Jul 2023 (8 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  05-07-2023 00:25 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 04 Jul 2023 (6 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  05-07-2023 00:25 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 04 Jul 2023 (6 days ago): The Moon at perigee

  05-07-2023 00:25 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 04 Jul 2023 (5 days ago): The Moon at perigee

  05-07-2023 00:25 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 04 Jul 2023 (4 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  05-07-2023 00:25 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 04 Jul 2023 (4 days ago): The Moon at perigee

  05-07-2023 00:25 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 04 Jul 2023 (31 minutes ago): The Moon at perigee

  05-07-2023 00:25 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 04 Jul 2023 (3 days ago): The Moon at perigee

  05-07-2023 00:25 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 04 Jul 2023 (23 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  05-07-2023 00:25 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 04 Jul 2023 (21 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  05-07-2023 00:25 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 04 Jul 2023 (2 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  05-07-2023 00:25 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 04 Jul 2023 (2 days ago): The Moon at perigee

  05-07-2023 00:25 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 04 Jul 2023 (19 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  05-07-2023 00:25 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 04 Jul 2023 (17 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  05-07-2023 00:25 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 04 Jul 2023 (15 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  05-07-2023 00:25 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 04 Jul 2023 (14 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  05-07-2023 00:25 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 04 Jul 2023 (12 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  05-07-2023 00:25 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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• 04 Jul 2023 (10 hours ago): The Moon at perigee

  05-07-2023 00:25 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon makes its monthly closest approach to the Earth, making it appear fractionally larger than at other times of the month.
  
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