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If recent events haven't deterred you from venturing into parts of the universe previously only explored by professionals, good news: Virgin Galactic has formally announced its commercial space flights will launch later this month.

Virgin Galactic Just Announced Details for Its Space Tourism Flights

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Backyard Observatory: Space News You Can Actually Use

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Yes, you guessed it—we have yet another space phenomenon for you this week, and this time, it isn't an ultra-rare occurrence that happens only once every gazillion years.

The Moon Is About to Get Its 'Da Vinci Glow' on, Here's How to See It

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Aurora enthusiasts, grab your stargazing gear and get ready to camp out.

The Northern Lights May Be Visible in These States Tonight

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I hope you still have a few wishes to pull out from your wish drawer, or else this major celestial event coming up this week might catch you unprepared.

Here's How to Catch the Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower's Peak

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Here's What to Know About the Lunar Eclipse Happening This Week

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It's time to put your travel savings to use, except this time, you won't technically be traveling across the planet.

You Can Now Book Dinner and Drinks Aboard a Luxury Space Balloon

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Soon might be just the right time to make a bunch of wishes.

How to Watch the Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaking This Week

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Early Saturday morning, stargazers in Alaska were caught by surprise and entertained by a quite uncommon celestial event.

A Glowing Blue Spiral Was Just Spotted Among the Alaskan Northern Lights

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You might want to clear your calendar and take some notes, as this week's hybrid solar eclipse will be one for the books.

A Hybrid Solar Eclipse Is Happening This Week, Here's How to See It

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Put down your TV remote and, quite literally, go outside.

You Could See Every Planet in the Solar System in the Sky Tonight

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The movie Don't Look Up, directed by Adam McKay, was intended to be a not-too-subtle metaphor about climate change.

Here's How NASA Moved a Stadium-Sized Asteroid

These days, wonder feels like it is in short supply.

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Virgin Galactic Just Announced Details for Its Space Tourism Flights

Anyone can now visit space, if you possess both the desire and $450,000.

The Moon Is About to Get Its 'Da Vinci Glow' on, Here's How to See It

The eerie phenomenon is also known as Earthshine.

The Northern Lights May Be Visible in These States Tonight

The National Weather Service is forecasting good chances of visible auroras Wednesday and Thursday.

Here's How to Catch the Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower's Peak

The celestial phenomenon is expected to peak between May 4 and 7.

Here's What to Know About the Lunar Eclipse Happening This Week

The eclipse is happening on Friday, May 5.

You Can Now Book Dinner and Drinks Aboard a Luxury Space Balloon

Zephalto is now accepting bookings for 2025.

How to Watch the Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaking This Week

The Lyrids are considered active between April 15 and April 29.

A Glowing Blue Spiral Was Just Spotted Among the Alaskan Northern Lights

It was caused by a rocket launch in California.

A Hybrid Solar Eclipse Is Happening This Week, Here's How to See It

The rare celestial event only happens a few times per century.

You Could See Every Planet in the Solar System in the Sky Tonight

The occurrence happens roughly every one to two years.

Here's How NASA Moved a Stadium-Sized Asteroid

After one successful move, they are planning to do it again.

NASA Just Released More Stunning Images from the James Webb Telescope, See Them Here

See the far reaches of the universe like never before.