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Astronomers have discovered that an unusual optical flare is the result of a star being ripped apart and devoured by a black hole — and what really sets this so-called

All galaxies are dominated by dark matter, an invisible “stuff” that outweighs all of the matter comprising stars, planets, and moons by around five to one. But in some galaxies,

Look to the western horizon at sunset on Feb. 20 to witness an incredible sight, as three planets shine below the slender crescent of the waxing moon, with Jupiter glowing

Explore the cosmos, blast some aliens, or build your own interstellar empire with the best space games. Space and sci-fi games are undergoing a bit of a renaissance at the

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On March 3, billions of people across the Americas, Asia and Oceania will witness a blood moon total lunar eclipse as the sun, Earth and moon align, laying bare the

If you’re looking to save credits by bagging the best Lego Star Wars deals, the 654-piece Tantive IV Starship set from Walmart, at one of its lowest-ever prices, is worth

This year’s first lunar eclipse on Tuesday, March 3, offers a rare chance to see a strange celestial sight traditionally thought impossible: the rising sun and the eclipsed moon in

A team of scientists says it’s possible to use tiny ripples in space and time, or gravitational waves, to measure the rate at which our universe is expanding. This could

Spiral galaxy NGC 5134 captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. (Image credit: ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, A. Leroy) The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured a truly spectacular