A star being torn apart by a black hole is already an unusual sight. In this case, the black hole was in an even stranger place: more than 30,000 light-years from the center of the galaxy that appears to host it. NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory helped confirm the event after an automated survey spotted […]

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A new software update builds on WhatsApp’s group chat chops by adding anonymous polls and introducing an easier way to start a smaller private chat away from the larger group.

A new software update builds on WhatsApp’s group chat chops by adding anonymous polls and introducing an easier way to start a smaller private chat away from the larger group.

In twilight, watch bold Venus and tiny Spica approach each other to meet September 1st. And check whether you'll be able to see anything of Wednesday's solar eclipse!

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View the August 12th total solar eclipse from anywhere — the livestream options are plentiful!

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On August 12, the New Moon’s shadow will fall over a portion of Earth’s surface. When that happens, the Sun will temporarily disappear from the sky in a total solar eclipse. These breathtaking events are spectacular and ethereal, as the sky falls dark during the day, leaving only the soft glow of our star’s outerContinue reading "How to see the August 12 total solar eclipse"

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With a new Moon in play, skywatchers anticipate a fine Perseid performance this year.

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