New study warns a ‘city killer’ asteroid could hit the Moon in 2032
A new study warns asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 4% chance of hitting the Moon in 2032.
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Blood Moon lunar eclipse: Date, significance, when to view in South Africa
Sky-watchers in South Africa will witness a rare Blood Moon lunar eclipse on Sunday night, with the event lasting more than 80 minutes and peaking at 20:11 (SAST).
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Saturn and Neptune appear near the Moon: Here’s what it means for your star sign
Saturn and Neptune rose with the Moon on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, creating a rare sky event believed to carry emotional and spiritual significance for certain zodiac signs.
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What Venus in greatest elongation means for Taurus and Libra in June 2025
Venus reached its greatest western elongation in on Sunday, 1 June 2025 — here’s how it impacts Taurus and Libra in love, beauty, and emotional clarity.
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X1.1-class solar flare causes radio blackouts in Western Pacific
An X1.1-class solar flare erupted from the Sun on Sunday, causing radio blackouts over the western Pacific.
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Indicators of alien life may have been found – astrophysicist explains what the new research means
A new research paper in the Astrophysical Journal suggests that Cambridge scientists have managed to find this type of emission with a certainty of 99.7% from a planet called K2-18b, 124 light years away.
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Blood moon lunar eclipse: Time and date, significance, where to view it in South Africa
South Africa will witness a penumbral lunar eclipse on Friday, 14 March 2025, with the blood moon visible in select areas before moonset—here’s everything you need to know.
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NASA makes new projections on chances of astroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth
While concerns about an Earth impact have been ruled out, NASA scientists have noted a small possibility—currently estimated at 1.7%—that asteroid 2024 YR4 could impact the Moon on 22 December 2032.
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NASA reveals chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth have increased
NASA has increased the impact probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 to 3.1%, the highest risk ever recorded.
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Quadrantids meteor shower: How to observe the celestial event in South Africa
The Quadrantids meteor shower peaks tonight, offering a dazzling celestial display visible from parts of South Africa.
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When will Earth reach perihelion in 2025? – Here’s what you must know
At perihelion, Earth travels slightly faster in its orbit due to the Sun’s stronger gravitational pull.
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Final Full Moon of 2024 lights up South African skies tonight
For stargazers in South Africa, this moon offers a brilliant display and a chance to reflect on its astronomical and cultural significance.
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Earth’s mini-moon left our orbit this week: Here’s when it will return
Astronomers predict that 2024 PT5 could return to Earth’s vicinity within a few decades.
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Boost for start-ups involved in space, Earth observation
Launched in 2021, the NEOFrontiers is an innovation funding mechanism designed to drive the growth of the local space sector through increased public investments.
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Daylight saving time falls back this Sunday – Will South Africa be affected?
Daylight saving time fall back starts Sunday, 3 November 2024. Here’s why it doesn’t affect South Africa and what to expect for US residents.
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Earth now has a second moon: Here’s what it means
Earth will temporarily gain a second moon for the next two months, providing a rare opportunity for scientists to study this mini-moon event.
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NASA issues notice on five asteroids approaching Earth in September
NASA has flagged five asteroids set to pass Earth this month, with no significant risk to the planet. Here’s what to know about these near-Earth approaches.
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Super blue moon appearing on Monday night will only return in 2037
This rare celestial event combines a supermoon and a blue moon, making it a must-see spectacle that won’t occur again for 13 years.
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When is the March equinox in 2024? – Here’s everything you must know
Discover when the March equinox occurs in 2024, its significance, what happens during this astronomical event, and who discovered it.
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NASA expert panel finds 2-5% UFO cases ‘truly anomalous’
A NASA expert panel acknowledged that 2-5% cases of UFO sightings are deemed 'truly anomalous'. Here's what this means.
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Watch: Breathtaking views of the 2023 total solar eclipse [video]
The Ningaloo eclipse was even more special because it was a hybrid eclipse, which means it appeared either as a total eclipse or an annular eclipse depending on where and when it was viewed.
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India’s population will surpass China by June 2023 – UN report
India's population growth poses challenges to the country's development, including providing sufficient resources and job opportunities, while China faces a looming demographic decline due to a shrinking workforce and ageing population.
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SEE: Jupiter was closest to Earth in 59 years, here’s how it looked
The celestial event will likely never occur in our lifetime. Here's how Monday's Jupiter opposition looked from Earth.
