Lyrid meteor shower 2026 peaks this week and here is how South Africans can watch it
The Lyrid meteor shower peaks on 22 April 2026. South Africans in dark-sky areas can look north before dawn to catch the world's oldest meteor shower.
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Mercury in retrograde: Here’s how it affects your zodiac sign
Mercury retrograde from 17 July to 10 August 2025, is set to impact communication, decisions, and emotions—here’s what it means for your zodiac sign.
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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 do we know about ‘Quipu’? – Scientists discover the largest known structure in the universe
Astronomers have discovered “Quipu,” the largest known structure in the universe, spanning 1.3 billion light-years. Here’s what this means for science.
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Venus at its greatest eastern elongation: What this means and how to view in South Africa
Venus shines bright at its Greatest Eastern Elongation this weekend. Discover its meaning, significance, and the best viewing tips for South Africa.
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NASA discovers evidence of liquid reservoir on Mars
The discovery of liquid water on Mars is a groundbreaking development for future space exploration.
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March 2024 skywatching: Moon phases timeline for this month
Discover the celestial events of March skywatching, from the phases of the Moon to planetary encounters and a comet's approach, in this comprehensive guide.
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A rare solar wind expanded Mars’ atmosphere and NASA’s MAVEN caught the phenomenon on camera
NASA's MAVEN mission detected a significant decrease in solar wind at Mars, causing an expansion of the planet's atmosphere.
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Kepler space telescope data unveils seven-planet system, Kepler-385
The Kepler space telescope's data has revealed the seven-planet system of Kepler-385, with each planet engulfed in more radiant heat than any within our solar system.
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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.
