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• A failed Soviet Venus probe is falling to Earth, and an astronomer will attempt to catch it on camera on May 8

  08-05-2025 22:00 via space.com
  
  The Virtual Telescope Project aims to observe the anticipated reentry of the former Soviet Union's Cosmos 482 spacecraft as it plunges toward Earth during a live webcast on May 9.
  
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• 31 Dec 2025 (7 days away): Close approach of the Moon and M45

  24-12-2025 01:51 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon and M45 pass close to each other.
  
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• 29 Dec 2025 (5 days away): The Rosette Nebula is well placed

  24-12-2025 01:51 via in-the-sky.org
  The Rosette Nebula (C49; mag 9.0) in Monoceros culminates at around midnight local time.
  
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• 28 Dec 2025 (4 days away): The cluster NGC 2232 is well placed

  24-12-2025 01:51 via in-the-sky.org
  The open star cluster NGC 2232 (mag 4.2) in Monoceros culminates at around midnight local time.
  
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• 27 Dec 2025 (3 days away): Moon at First Quarter

  24-12-2025 01:51 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.
  
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• 27 Dec 2025 (3 days away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  24-12-2025 01:51 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°01'.
  
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• 27 Dec 2025 (3 days away): Close approach of the Moon and Saturn

  24-12-2025 01:51 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other.
  
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• Russia patents space station designed to generate artificial gravity

  23-12-2025 23:00 via space.com
  
  According to the patent, habitable modules would rotate around a central axis to simulate gravity for crew by producing an outward-pushing centrifugal force.
  
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• 10 most expensive Lego Star Wars sets available right now

  23-12-2025 22:05 via space.com
  
  In a galaxy not so far away, Lego sets can be VERY expensive: Here are the most expensive Lego Star Wars sets you can currently buy.
  
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• Before trips to Mars, we need better protection from cosmic rays

  23-12-2025 22:00 via space.com
  
  Outside Earth's protection, space travellers will be routinely exposed.
  
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• Santa's sleigh or the International Space Station? How to spot a bright Christmas flyby Dec. 24 and 25

  23-12-2025 20:00 via space.com
  
  Early risers across North America and Europe may spot a bright, silent light gliding across the Christmas sky — and it just happens to coincide with an ISS flyby.
  
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• Northern lights may delight this Christmas — here's what you need to know

  23-12-2025 19:00 via space.com
  
  Fast solar wind and a possible glancing blow from a coronal mass ejection could spark auroras over Christmas.
  
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• Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS reveals weird wobbling jets in rare sun-facing tail

  23-12-2025 18:55 via space.com
  
  3I/ATLAS may have moved away from Earth as it makes its way out of the solar system, but this interstellar intruder continues to delight and surprise astronomers.
  
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• Watch Indian rocket launch record-breaking BlueBird 6 smartphone satellite to orbit tonight

  23-12-2025 17:00 via space.com
  
  An Indian LVM3 rocket is scheduled to launch the massive BlueBird 6 smartphone satellite for AST SpaceMobile tonight (Dec. 23), and you can watch the action live.
  
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• Indian rocket launches record-breaking BlueBird 6 smartphone satellite to orbit

  23-12-2025 17:00 via space.com
  
  An Indian LVM3 rocket successfully launched the massive BlueBird 6 smartphone satellite for AST SpaceMobile to orbit on Tuesday night (Dec. 23).
  
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• Did Astronomers See a Star Explode Twice?

  23-12-2025 17:00 via skyandtelescope.org
  Astronomers are trying to determine if they've witnessed a complex stellar explosion or a relatively ordinary supernova.
  The post Did Astronomers See a Star Explode Twice? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
  
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• We didn't find answers in 2025, but UFO researchers say the search continues

  23-12-2025 16:00 via space.com
  
  "Science doesn't always go as planned. In any case, there's a lot of work to be done."
  
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• How 2025 became the year of comet: The rise of interstellar 3I/ATLAS, an icy Lemmon and a cosmic SWAN

  23-12-2025 15:00 via space.com
  
  Highlights from a cometary trio that captured our imaginations.
  
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• Artemis 2 moon rocket gets 'America 250' paint job | Space photo of the day for Dec. 23, 2025

  23-12-2025 14:00 via space.com
  
  The "America 250" logo commemorates the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
  
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• Doomed SpaceX Starlink satellite photographed from orbit

  23-12-2025 12:00 via space.com
  
  We just got a great up-close look at a SpaceX Starlink satellite that recently suffered an anomaly in orbit, thanks to Vantor's WorldView-3 spacecraft.
  
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• Best targets to observe between Christmas and New Year 2025

  23-12-2025 11:00 via space.com
  
  From a crescent moon and a 'Christmas Star' to deep sky delights, the wonders of the holiday night sky are yours to explore.
  
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• South Korean startup Innospace fails on its 1st orbital launch attempt

  23-12-2025 04:09 via space.com
  
  The South Korean startup Innospace failed during its first orbital launch attempt, which sent five satellites aloft on Dec. 22 from Brazil.
  
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• 31 Dec 2025 (8 days away): Close approach of the Moon and M45

  23-12-2025 01:18 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon and M45 pass close to each other.
  
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• 29 Dec 2025 (6 days away): The Rosette Nebula is well placed

  23-12-2025 01:18 via in-the-sky.org
  The Rosette Nebula (C49; mag 9.0) in Monoceros culminates at around midnight local time.
  
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• 28 Dec 2025 (5 days away): The cluster NGC 2232 is well placed

  23-12-2025 01:18 via in-the-sky.org
  The open star cluster NGC 2232 (mag 4.2) in Monoceros culminates at around midnight local time.
  
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• 27 Dec 2025 (4 days away): Moon at First Quarter

  23-12-2025 01:18 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon reaches first quarter phase – appearing high in the sky at sunset and remaining visible until around midnight.
  
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• 27 Dec 2025 (4 days away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  23-12-2025 01:18 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 4°01'.
  
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• 27 Dec 2025 (4 days away): Close approach of the Moon and Saturn

  23-12-2025 01:18 via in-the-sky.org
  The Moon and Saturn pass close to each other.
  
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• Nebula knowledge: Do you know these stunning space structures?

  22-12-2025 23:31 via space.com
  
  Test your cosmic eye: can you match these dazzling nebula images to their names?
  
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• The best sci-fi TV shows of 2025, ranked

  22-12-2025 23:00 via space.com
  
  Watch those skies! In 2025, quality television really did come from outer space.
  
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