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What's it like to have an asteroid named after you? Our night sky columnist Joe Rao explains
Space via Yahoo News· 11 months agoSpace.com's night sky columnist Joe Rao explains what it was like to have asteroid 200009 Joerao...
Two of the most iconic flying saucer photos ever are from RI? Our history of UFO sightings
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 1 year agoWOONSOCKET — Was there an out-of-this-world cause of a 1967 power failure that knocked out...
5 planets will align on March 27 and you won't want to miss it. Here's where to look.
Space via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA man looks up at the dawn sky with a pair of binoculars. On March 27, a planetary parade made up of...
The Lyrid meteor shower begins April 16 to light up the spring night sky
Space via Yahoo News· 1 year agometeors streaking over a forest scene at night Those who enjoy watching the sky for "shooting stars"...
The Brilliance of Harry Belafonte in 12 Songs
Variety via Yahoo News· 1 year agoIn a rich musical career initially defined by the lilting sounds of calypso, over the course of seven decades, Harry Belafonte — the actor, activist,...
Look up! The Taurid meteor shower peaks next week
Space via Yahoo News· 8 months agoIf skies are clear during this upcoming week, be sure to take a few moments to gaze upward. You just might be lucky and catch a glimpse of a spectacular...
Our neighbor the Andromeda Galaxy shines overhead this week. Here's how to see it
Space via Yahoo News· 7 months agoLocated at a distance of 2.5 million light-years, the Andromeda Galaxy is readily visible to the...
Strawberry Solstice Moon of June 2024 shines tonight for summer stargazers (video)
Space via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThis month, let's turn our attention to two celestial objects that can readily be seen even from...
'Devil Comet' 12P/Pons-Brooks is approaching Earth. Why is it flaring up, 'horns' and all?
Space via Yahoo News· 7 months agoThe exact cause of 'Devil Comet' 12P/Pons-Brooks' flare-ups is unknown, though the best guess is...