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Large Asteroid 1997 NC1 to Make Safe Close Pass of Earth on June 27

The encounter is a rare chance for skywatchers and radar teams to refine the asteroid’s size and orbit despite limited radar assets and a bright Moon that may hamper viewing.

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Bright Nova Appears Below the Southern Cross and Is Being Tracked by Astronomers

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Tonight: Crescent Moon Sits Between Venus and Jupiter in the Western Twilight

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Comet Pan‑STARRS Reaches Perihelion Sunday, Closing a Brief Pre‑Dawn Viewing Window

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Europe’s 2026 Sky Calendar: Spain’s Total Eclipse, Germany’s Deep Partial, Prime Perseids

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New Images and Holiday Sky Guides Spotlight the Christmas Tree Cluster

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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Nears Earth for Distant Close Approach on Friday

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Scientists Say Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Won't Be Visible During Near Pass

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December Sky Watch: Supermoon on Dec. 5, Geminids Peak Dec. 13–14

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Saturn’s Close Pass With a Half‑Lit Moon Highlights Its Stationary Pause as Mercury Turns Direct

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Breakup of Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) Confirmed Ahead of Nov. 25 Earth Flyby

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Beaver Supermoon Dazzles on Nov. 5 as 2025's Biggest and Brightest

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Closest Full Moon of 2025 Arrives Nov. 5 in Perigee Supermoon

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Large Asteroid 1997 NC1 to Make Safe Close Pass of Earth on June 27

Bright Nova Appears Below the Southern Cross and Is Being Tracked by Astronomers

Tonight: Crescent Moon Sits Between Venus and Jupiter in the Western Twilight

Comet Pan‑STARRS Reaches Perihelion Sunday, Closing a Brief Pre‑Dawn Viewing Window

Brightening Comet Pan‑STARRS Enters Pre‑Dawn View for Northern Skywatchers

Four-Planet Dawn Lineup Tops April’s Night-Sky Highlights

Six-Planet ‘Parade’ Peaks Tonight in Brief Twilight Window

Six Planets To Line Up After Sunset Feb. 28–Mar. 1

Jupiter Reaches Opposition Jan. 9–10, Offering Its Brightest View of 2026

Jupiter Nears Opposition, Set to Dominate the Night Sky on January 10

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January Night Sky: Jupiter’s Opposition Leads a Busy Month for Central Europe

Europe’s 2026 Sky Calendar: Spain’s Total Eclipse, Germany’s Deep Partial, Prime Perseids

New Images and Holiday Sky Guides Spotlight the Christmas Tree Cluster

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Nears Earth for Distant Close Approach on Friday

Scientists Say Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Won't Be Visible During Near Pass

December Sky Watch: Supermoon on Dec. 5, Geminids Peak Dec. 13–14

Saturn’s Close Pass With a Half‑Lit Moon Highlights Its Stationary Pause as Mercury Turns Direct

Breakup of Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) Confirmed Ahead of Nov. 25 Earth Flyby

Beaver Supermoon Dazzles on Nov. 5 as 2025's Biggest and Brightest

Closest Full Moon of 2025 Arrives Nov. 5 in Perigee Supermoon

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