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Alexander Venner picked his way by hand through the data collected by a now-retired NASA telescope called Kepler, which ...

Last year, the night sky provided us with not one but two beautiful planetary parades. The snag for the six-planet parade of August is that it happened before dawn. Very inconsiderate for those of us ...

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Every once in a while, the mechanics of our solar system grant Earth and its residents a better-than-average view, as is the ...

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For life to develop on a planet, certain chemical elements are needed in sufficient quantities. Phosphorus and nitrogen are essential. Phosphorus is vital for the formation of DNA and RNA, which store ...

This month, skywatchers can enjoy a rare celestial event known as a "planetary parade," featuring six planets- Mercury, Venus ...

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Stargazers, get ready for a celestial show! A planetary alignment featuring six planets will be visible in late February and ...

Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are all in the evening sky, but you’ll need binoculars, timing, and a ...

Find out what's up in your night sky during February 2026 and how to see it in this Space.com stargazing guide.