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‘Planetary parade’ will see six planets line up in the morning sky

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. A “planet ...

A rare 6-planet alignment will occur next month. Here’s what to know.

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

This year has already amazed skygazers with a rare solar eclipse and a geomagnetic storm that caused stunning Northern Lights displays around the world, but there are still ...

Japanese-European spacecraft bound for Mercury weakened by thruster glitch

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

The BepiColombo spacecraft, operated by the European Space Agency (ESA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), could be feeling the heat even ...

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites could be eroding Earth’s magnetic field and slowly poisoning us all, ex-NASA scientist warns

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

An ex-NASA physicist warns cheap satellite ‘megaconstellations’ like Elon Musk’s Starlink could disrupt Earth’s magnetosphere exposing all life to deadly cosmic rays. Dr. ...

January’s new moon welcomes Mercury as a ‘morning star’

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

The new moon of January will be at 6:57 a.m. Eastern Time on January 11, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory, and ...

See the elusive planet Mercury at its best and brightest on Friday

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

The elusive planet Mercury reaches its furthest point from the sun on Friday (Jan. 12), with this separation allowing skywatchers a chance ...

Meaning & Effects Of Mercury Retrograde In Capricorn 2023

Entertainment
Laura Davis

Mercury retrograde in Capricorn will start on December 13, 2023, and station direct on January 1st, 2024, making the beginning of 2024 feel ...