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What is the best time to see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower? Where and how can I see it in Australia?

This display caused by Earth passing through debris from Halley’s Comet will be most visible on Wednesday – but only if you’re up before dawn

The Guardian - AU

A giant crater on the moon may hold remnants of an ancient magma ocean. Artemis astronauts could bring home samples of it

Crewmembers on upcoming Artemis missions could potentially return samples from the moon's mantle back to Earth, providing insight into the final stages of lunar formation.

Space

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks tonight: Here's how to see fragments of Halley's comet burn up in the atmosphere

Crack out the deck chairs, we're going Eta Aquarid meteor hunting. Here's when and where to look.

Space

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How was the Earth built?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.

The Conversation

What time is it on the moon? US House space committee wants a standard lunar clock

Time moves faster on the moon, and now we're one step closer to getting a lunar time zone to keep track of it.

Space

I Tried Cozy Earth’s Bamboo Viscose Comforter — Is It Really Worth the Spend?

I spent two weeks back in my childhood bedroom — armed with a new comforter and high expectations — to find out

Livingetc

Do other planets have seasons?

Earth has four seasons, but do other planets in our solar system also have hot summer days and cold winter nights?

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Scientists chased a falling spacecraft with a plane to understand satellite air pollution

A dramatic aircraft chase of a falling spacecraft has provided new insights into the fiery processes that accompany the atmospheric demise of retired satellites.

Space

AP PHOTOS: Indigenous deacon in Mexico echoes late pope's call to defend rights and Mother Earth

Deacon Juan Pérez Gómez helps tend to his small Tsotsil Catholic community in Mexico. He was ordained a deacon in 2022, during the papacy of the late Pope Francis.

The Independent UK

May's full 'Flower Moon' rises tonight as a micromoon. Here's what that means, and how to watch.

May's full moon appeared full all weekend, but will peak tonight (Monday, May 12). Here's everything you need to know about it.

LiveScience

'Falcon' flies on Star Wars Day: SpaceX launches Starlink satellites from Florida (photos)

Living up to its Star Wars' namesake, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket took flight again, delivering 29 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit on Sunday, May 4th, 2025 —Star Wars Day.

Space

Forget Darth Vader and the Emperor: The Empire has never been scarier than in 'Andor' season 2

There's no lightsabers or planet-killing super-weapons (yet), but the latest season of the 'Rogue One' prequel shows what the Rebels are fighting against.

Space

Physicists create 'black hole bomb' for first time on Earth, validating decades-old theory

Physicists have created a model of a black hole bomb in the lab for the first time, verifying a theory first proposed more than 50 years ago.

LiveScience

How To Watch The Transformers Movies In Order

Once a wildly successful and beloved summer movie mainstay, the franchise has switched identies a few times recently

Inverse

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After Thunderbolts*, Marvel has the perfect opportunity to do the unthinkable with The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Avengers: Doomsday

Marvel has a golden opportunity to do something it's never done before with the MCU's next two movie releases.

Euronews

How you can catch the peak of the Eta Aquarids meteor shower from Europe

While best seen in the southern hemisphere, up to 15 meteors per hour could be seen in northern regions of the world in favourable conditions on Tuesday.

Space

A whole 'population' of minimoons may be lurking near Earth, researchers say

The discovery of 2024 PT5, a small, rocky body dubbed a "minimoon" during its discovery last year, hints at a hidden population of lunar fragments traveling near Earth.

Marie Claire

It's important to celebrate our planet and the people protecting it every month. Enter: the communities leading coral reef restoration

From Hawaii to Indonesia, Reef Builders is the coral reef restoration project proving that hope isn’t lost - and local communities might hold the key to saving our oceans.

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James Webb Space Telescope finds coldest exoplanet ever seen, and it orbits a dead star

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have confirmed the existence of the first known planet closely orbiting a dead star — offering new insights into how planets may evolve during the final stages of a star's life.

LiveScience

Ancient Egyptians drew the Milky Way on coffins and tombs, linking them to sky goddess, study finds

A new study links the Egyptian goddess Nut with the Milky Way galaxy.

Space

Experts alarmed as White House proposes 'largest single-year cut to NASA in American history'

"It would recklessly slash NASA’s science budget by 47%."

Space

Look up! How to see the Eta Aquarid meteor shower 2025 peak overnight on May 5-6

Eta Aquarids are known for leaving glowing debris trails in their wake.

The Conversation

Who gets to be called an astronaut? Private space travel has reignited debate over use of prestigious title

The recent all-women spaceflight carried out on Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin vehicle has raised discussion of who gets to be called an astronaut. Sean Duffy, Donald Trump’s transportation secretary, disputed the astronaut title given to those on the flight, including singer Katy Perry and journalist Gayle King.

LiveScience

Doomed Soviet spacecraft tumbling toward Earth may already have its parachute out, new images hint

Newly published images suggest that an unknown structure is trailing behind the Kosmos 482 probe on its descent to Earth. It could be the doomed craft's parachute.

Euronews

Soviet-era spacecraft from aborted Venus mission set to plummet to Earth

The Soviet Union launched the spacecraft known as Kosmos 482 in 1972, one of a series of Venus missions.

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