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McConnell says Trump almost went through with Kavanaugh's nomination: 7 takeaways

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McConnell says Trump almost went through with Kavanaugh's nomination: 7 takeaways

Mitch McConnell will step down from leadership of the Senate in November Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will step down from his leadership post in November. WASHINGTON – Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has accompanied his fellow Republican lawmakers through some of the most dramatic moments in modern American politics, including fights over […]

“Old” comet visible over Earth tonight – here’s what you should know

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“Old” comet visible over Earth tonight – here’s what you should know

Topline An “ancient” comet that won't be seen for tens of thousands of years will be visible Thursday evening after traveling from outside the solar system to its closest point to Earth earlier this month, according to NASA. The comet, about 71 million kilometers away, was previously observed from Earth for the first time … […]

When is the full moon in October? Here you can see the supermoon

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When is the full moon in October? Here you can see the supermoon

The Super Harvest Lunar Eclipse will occur before the seasons change The last full moon of the summer season will rise on the night of September 18th. It will be the most significant full moon as it is a supermoon during a partial lunar eclipse. The next full moon comes tonight, and it's a big […]

NASA continues to delay the first operational Starliner flight

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NASA continues to delay the first operational Starliner flight

MILAN — NASA will use SpaceX's Crew Dragon for its two crew rotation missions to the International Space Station in 2025 as it continues to evaluate whether Boeing needs to conduct another test flight of its Starliner spacecraft. In an Oct. 15 statement, NASA said it will use Crew Dragon for both the Crew-10 mission […]

Sunita Williams: Is NASA making arrangements for Sunita Williams' return soon? Detailed report |

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Sunita Williams: Is NASA making arrangements for Sunita Williams' return soon? Detailed report |

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore in space (Source: X) NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Wilmore's journey on the Starliner spacecraft feels like a science thriller. It started with NASA's announcement that Williams and his fellow astronaut Butch Wilmore would be the first to fly aboard the Boeing Starliner. First the launch was delayed […]

Here's how to see a once-in-a-lifetime comet from Texas this week: NASA

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Here's how to see a once-in-a-lifetime comet from Texas this week: NASA

Once in 80,000 years: Rare comet crosses the sky Stargazers in California saw newly discovered comet C/2023 A3 light up the sky. If you missed the rare comet sighting last night, don't worry – it will remain visible in parts of Texas for the next two weeks. But pay close attention to the viewing period, […]

When is the full moon in October 2024? Hunter's Moon is coming this week

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When is the full moon in October 2024? Hunter's Moon is coming this week

Exploring a Possible Water World: What Will NASA's Europa Clipper Do? NASA explains the Europa Clipper mission, the dangers the probe will face, how it will get to Jupiter's moon and what scientists hope to find. NASA Spooky season is here and what better way to prepare for Halloween than with a full moon? October's […]

The brightest moon of the year will cross the night sky on Wednesday

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The brightest moon of the year will cross the night sky on Wednesday

SAN DIEGO (CNS) – Astronomers say the brightest moon of the year will be visible Wednesday evening and peak Thursday for anyone willing to get up before dawn to catch a glimpse. The supermoon will appear on the horizon just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday and reach its peak and brightest phase at 4:26 a.m. […]

The brightest supermoon of the year rises this week: When to see it in the Bay Area

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The brightest supermoon of the year rises this week: When to see it in the Bay Area

Article The supermoon known as the Blue Moon rises over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, USA on August 30, 2023. The letter A supermoon will grace the sky on Thursday. It will be the brightest supermoon of the year. According to NASA, it is the third of four consecutive supermoons. OAKLAND, Calif. […]

Which comet is visible tonight? How to see Tsuchinshan ATLAS in Iowa

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Here's how to see a once-in-a-lifetime comet from Texas this week: NASA

See Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS The comet can be seen in the western sky after sunset in October. Didn't get enough of last week's solar storm and northern lights show? Sky watchers are in luck because a comet that hasn't been seen in 80,000 years could be visible in Iowa's skies this October. Which comet is visible […]