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NASA discovers 'rapidly-feeding' black hole

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How to see the Northern Taurid meteor showers peaking this week

Here’s what to know about the Taurids and other meteor showers.
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Final supermoon of 2024 rises this week: Here's when to watch

There won't be another supermoon until next October.
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After being trapped in space for months, 4 astronauts return to Earth

The three Americans and one Russian should have returned two months ago, but were delayed by Boeing's Starliner crew capsule and weather.
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Meteor shower visible overnight into morning

According to the American Meteor Society, the Orionid meteor shower is active for the next few weeks.
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VIDEO: Supermoon rises behind Statue of Liberty

If you missed seeing this one, you can catch the Beaver Moon on Nov. 15.
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Once-in-a-lifetime comet to be visible in October

It would be best to have a telescope, binoculars or a camera with a zoom lens for the prime viewing experience. The comet could still be seen with the naked eye.
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October's supermoon pairs with a comet for a special nighttime spectacle

A supermoon usually happens only three or four times a year and consecutively, given the moon’s constantly shifting, oval-shaped orbit.
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NASA spacecraft blasts off on 5 1/2 year-long quest to explore Jupiter's moon Europa

Scientists are almost certain a deep, global ocean exists beneath Europa's icy crust.
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NASA to launch largest spacecraft for planetary mission to one of Jupiter's moons

NASA believes the moon has an ocean with tides and heat.
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How you can view a rare, bright comet this weekend

Astronomers say it should be bright enough to see with the naked eye.
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Where you may be able to see the northern lights this weekend

The sun shot out two strong flares this week, including one Thursday that was the biggest since 2017.