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When is the full moon in November 2024 and why is it called the Beaver Moon?
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November's full moon will be a supermoon, appearing up to 30 per cent larger than the average full moon
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How and where to see the Taurid meteor shower as it hits peak early this week
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The spectacular event will be visible with the naked eye as Earth passes through debris left behind by Comet Encke
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Nasa spacecraft captures stunning new picture of Jupiter in close flyby
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The Juno spacecraft entered orbit around Jupiter on July 4, 2016, and is unveiling the gas planet's mysteries
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NASA says the sun just unleased a massive solar flare
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The flare was intense enough to potentially disrupt radio signals, navigation systems, and power grids on Earth.
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Scientists say giant crater on dark side of the Moon is 4.32 billion years old
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A team of researchers investigated the formation of the massive South Pole-Aitken (SPA) basin, discovering its age by analysing a lunar meteorite found in Algeria in 2005
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'Hungriest ever' black hole discovered thanks to James Webb Space Telescope
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One scientist described the massive object as "having a feast"
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Incredible NASA image shows the 'universe staring back at us'
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NASA's Webb and Hubble telescopes have teamed up to create a high resolution image of a pair of galaxies that resemble cosmic eyes
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Physicists have discovered a 'black hole triple system' for the first time
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A surprising discovery is expanding our understanding of black holes and the way they form
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One of the brightest stars in the night sky may not be on verge of exploding after all
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A new theory has emerged around Betelgeuse
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The best time and place to see the Orionid meteor shower this weekend
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The Orionid meteor shower is one of the most reliable meteor showers in the annual calendar, visible from across the globe
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The Halley's comet meteor shower will peak this weekend — how to see the Orionids
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The Orionids fill the night sky each year from late September to mid-November and this year they are expected to peak before dawn on Sunday and Monday (20 and 21 October)
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'Last and best chance' to see rare 'comet of the century' in night sky that will next be visible in 80,000 years
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Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS - which has been spotted in the skies over the UK in the past week - is fading fast, experts say, but the best time to see it may still be to come
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Nasa captures incredible image of star '5000 times brighter than the Sun'
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"The twisted stellar outflows make the region look like a lawn sprinkler gone berserk"
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Scientists search for signs of 'alien intelligence' in nearby solar system
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“This research shows that we are getting closer to technology and methods that could detect radio signals similar to the ones we send into space.”
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Astronomers have discovered a new one-of-a-kind 'steam planet'
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The finding represents a ‘huge step’ toward finding habitable planets outside our solar system
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NASA says the UK could see more aurora in the coming months
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“This increase in activity provides an exciting opportunity to learn about our closest star — but also causes real effects at Earth and throughout our solar system.”
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Two ‘Halloween comets’ may be visible to sky gazers this month
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Tsuchinshan-ATLAS and C/2024 S1 (ATLAS) may be visible in the sky this month - though there is a chance the latter could disintegrate after its close encounter with the Sun
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New ultra-detailed map of the universe shows millions of stars and galaxies
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ESA's Euclid mission will see the space telescope create a great map of the Universe across space and time by observing billions of galaxies out to 10 billion light-years
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NASA launches mission to see if Jupiter's moon could support life
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Europa Clipper is the largest spacecraft NASA ever built for a mission headed to another planet
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Will we be able to see the Northern Lights again tonight?
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The Northern Lights lit up the skies above Greater Manchester and across the UK on Thursday night - leaving many wondering whether there will be a repeat on Friday
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Met Office image from space shows stunning Northern Lights over UK on Thursday night
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People in Greater Manchester and across the UK were treated to a stunning display of the aurora borealis on Thursday night - and the phenomenon could also be seen from space
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How to spot comet not seen for 80,000 years in night sky across UK in October
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The comet will be visible with the naked eye but there are a few things you need to know to increase your chance of seeing it
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Jaw-dropping images show gigantic black hole tear apart star
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NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes have identified a supermassive black hole causing cosmic destruction
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Comet not seen for 80,000 years to light up night sky in October
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The comet will be visible with the naked eye
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