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Earth will get another moon this month — but not for long!

Earth will grab itself another moon this month, but only briefly. The "mini-moon" in the form of asteroid 2024 PT5 will stick around for just two months.

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NASA astronaut photographs SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn capsule reentry from ISS (photo)

The private Polaris Dawn was within view of the ISS when the four-person private mission concluded its work on Sept. 15. Experienced NASA astronaut Don Pettit wielded the camera.

Space

'Spiders on Mars' fully awakened on Earth for 1st time — and scientists are shrieking with joy

Researchers have recreated the bizarre spider-like features seen on the surface of Mars for the first time ever. The breakthrough could help unravel further mysteries surrounding the static Martian arachnids.

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Astronomers are getting better at detecting asteroids before they hit Earth – and it could save us from catastrophe

On September 4 2024, astronomers discovered an asteroid, one metre in diameter, heading towards Earth. The space rock would burn up harmlessly in the atmosphere near the Philippines later that day, officials announced. Nevertheless, it produced a spectacular fireball that was shared in videos posted on social media.

The Conversation

Earth's new 'mini-moon' will orbit our planet for the next 2 months

A tiny asteroid will orbit around our planet for 53 days from the end of September.

LiveScience

Collisions could increase chance of 'God of Destruction' asteroid Apophis hitting Earth

Apophis will come close enough to Earth to be seen with the naked eye in 2029, but a chance encounter with another asteroid could steer 'God of Destruction' space rock destructively close on a future pass.

Space

Aurora alert: Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights across US and Europe tonight

Northern lights could be visible over mid-latitudes across the US and Europe tonight, Sept. 16. A geomagnetic storm watch has been issued by NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center.

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'Surprising' warmth above Antarctica is earliest observed on record

Temperature fluctuations above Antarctica in winter show the earliest warming of the stratosphere on record.

Space

30 Years Ago, NASA Tested This Bizarre Safety Backpack To Keep Astronauts From Getting Lost In Space

This NASA photo shows astronaut Mark C. Lee testing out the SAFER space rescue system.

Inverse

James Webb Telescope goes 'extreme' and spots baby stars at the edge of the Milky Way (image)

The James Webb Space Telescope has taken things to the extreme, studying the outer edge of our own galaxy, the Milky Way and producing a stunning new image.

Space

Hidden craters reveal Earth may once have had a ring – like Saturn

The rings of Saturn are some of the most famous and spectacular objects in the Solar System. Earth may once have had something similar.

The Conversation

A Rare Celestial Phenomenon Will Be Visible On This Week’s Super Harvest Moon

The Full Harvest Moon of September will look larger than usual and features a partial lunar eclipse.

Inverse

'Space trash' will lead us to intelligent aliens, Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb says

The long-sought evidence of alien life could be lurking in Earth's oceans, says Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb. Here is his plan to find it.

LiveScience

Musk says humans can be on Mars in four years. Many laugh, but some see purpose

The SpaceX boss has envisioned people staying on the red planet in a self-sustaining city in 20 years

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Space photo of the week: Space X's Polaris Dawn astronauts 'touch the void' on 1st-ever private spacewalk

SpaceX Polaris Dawn astronaut Jared Isaacman briefly "touched the void" as he embarked on the first-ever private spacewalk Thursday (Sept. 12).

The Independent UK

UK schoolboys catch Nasa’s attention with new climate technology used to save coral reefs

The technology uses AI and robotics to help preserve coral reefs

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NASA Astronauts Extend Stay At ISS Due To Starliner Issue

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore adapt positively to mission extension, emphasizing safety and resilience in space exploration.

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I just saw the fulldome presentation of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon – and was blown away

The bad news: your home cinema ain’t gonna cut it. The good news: there’s more to fulldome than Floyd.

The Independent UK

Stranded NASA astronauts react to Boeing Starliner controversy: ‘There were some tough times’

Nasa astronaut Barry Wilmore said they ‘simply ran out of time’ to fix Starliner’s issues

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