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Stargazers treated to rare sight as Venus appears beside crescent Moon | Science, Climate & Tech News
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Stargazers spied an unusual sight on Friday night, as Venus appeared beside a crescent moon. The planet could be seen with the naked eye in locations lucky enough to have clear skies and incredible pictures show it seemingly shining. Venus is often called the Morning or Evening Star, as it can easily be mistaken for…
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Rare partial lunar eclipse of harvest supermoon delights UK stargazers | Science & Tech News
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A partial lunar eclipse of a supermoon was visible across the UK and other parts of the world in the early hours of Tuesday morning. A supermoon occurs when a full moon is at its closest point to Earth during its orbit, with the Met Office saying this makes it appear 30% brighter and 14%…
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Lyrid meteor shower: How UK stargazers can watch the oldest annual meteor shower | Science & Tech News
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Parts of the UK are being treated to a dazzling display as the oldest annual meteor shower known to man streaks through the Earth’s atmosphere. The Lyrid meteor shower peaks during late April every year and was first spotted in 687 BC by Chinese stargazers. This particular display is known for its fast and bright…