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Eclipses: How Solar and Lunar Eclipses Work
Discover how eclipses happen and the different types you can observe in the sky.
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Aurora alert: Geomagnetic storm could bring northern lights further south on March 19
A geomagnetic storm could push northern lights further south on March 19. Here’s what to expect and where to watch.
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Total Lunar Eclipse – March 3, 2026: A Blood Moon Returns
A total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026 will create a striking blood moon. Here’s what South Africans should watch…
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What Is a Meteor?
What is a meteor? Discover how shooting stars form and why space rocks burn brightly in Earth’s atmosphere.
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Rare Comet Wierzchos Survives a Fiery Solar Encounter Ahead of February Earth Flyby
Comet Wierzchos survived a close solar encounter and will return in February, giving astronomers and skywatchers another chance to observe…
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What Is a Comet?
What is a comet? A simple guide explaining what comets are, how they behave near the Sun, and why they…
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS brightens and turns green as it nears Earth
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS is becoming brighter and developing a green glow as it approaches Earth, drawing interest from astronomers worldwide.
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Geminid Meteor Shower Peaks Next Week: What to Expect and How to Watch
The Geminid meteor shower peaks next week, offering bright, colourful meteors and excellent viewing conditions for skywatchers. One of the…
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Skywatching Highlights for December: Moon, Planets and Meteors
December brings brilliant Moon–planet pairings, bright planetary views and the spectacular Geminids meteor shower for stargazers.
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C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) Breaks Apart After Near-Sun Flyby
Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) has fragmented after its Sun flyby. Here is what happened and how you can observe the…
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Hubble Captures a Fresh View of N159, a Turbulent Stellar Nursery in a Nearby Galaxy
Hubble’s latest image of N159 reveals a colourful, turbulent stellar nursery filled with newborn stars, glowing gas and dynamic cosmic…
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Observing Comet 3I/ATLAS: NASA To Host Online Live Event
Comet 3I/ATLAS is a rare interstellar visitor. NASA is set to unveil new imagery and data—here’s what to expect and…
