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The king of the solar system, the giant planet Jupiter, will reach opposition. Because Earth will be almost directly between ...

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Northumberland has some of the most pristine dark skies in Europe and a range of ways to enjoy them, from observatory tours ...

Ever since humans gazed at the night sky, we’ve been drawn to that tiny reddish dot hovering above. Mars has captivated our ...