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Archive for June, 2025

Coating satellites with super-black paint Vantablack could help fight light pollution crisis

June 10th, 2025 by me

Light streaks caused by passing satellites mar images taken by the world’s most expensive telescopes. The problem is set to get worse.

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Crashed lander looks back at Earth from the moon | Space photo of the day for June 10, 2025

June 10th, 2025 by me

The private company’s Resilience moon lander could almost see Japan if it weren’t for the clouds.

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We’re halfway between the April 2024 and August 2026 total solar eclipses: Here’s why we’re excited

June 10th, 2025 by me

429 days down, 429 to go until the next total solar eclipse.

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Star Trek Strange New Worlds Season 3 trailer promises new worlds, new adventures, and new romances (video)

June 10th, 2025 by me

The Enterprise crew launches into more bold sci-fi encounters starting July 17, and Paramount just dropped a new trailer and a bunch of posters for fans.

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June’s Strawberry Moon rises tonight. Here’s what to expect from the lowest full moon since 2006

June 10th, 2025 by me

Catch the full moon rise over the southeastern horizon on June 10.

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An Indian astronaut is about to visit the ISS for the 1st time ever

June 10th, 2025 by me

An astronaut from India is set to launch to the International Space Station on the Ax-4 mission on June 11, marking a first for the nation.

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NASA raises the odds that an asteroid could hit the moon in 2032

June 10th, 2025 by me

Asteroid 2024 YR4, once the highest impact risk ever recorded, now poses no threat to Earth but has a slightly increased chance of striking the moon in 2032.

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How to see the ‘Horse and Rider’ in the Big Dipper’s handle this summer

June 10th, 2025 by me

Mizar, a star in the Big Dipper’s handle, has a tiny companion. This star, Alcor, was known to the ancients. The pair was popularly known as the “Horse and Rider.”

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