Earth has been making headlines recently due to various celestial events and scientific discoveries. Solar storms have been causing spectacular aurora borealis displays visible from the United States to the UK, while a powerful solar storm triggered celestial light shows and potential magnetic impacts on Earth. Additionally, the discovery of the exoplanet Speculoos-3 b, which orbits a star that will shine long after others have dimmed, has captured the attention of astronomers.
Earth, the third planet from the Sun, is the only known astronomical object to support life. It formed over 4.5 billion years ago and has a diverse range of ecosystems and climates. Earth's gravity interacts with other celestial bodies in space, influencing phenomena such as tides and the planet's orbit. The planet is home to a wide variety of species, including humans, and is characterized by its vast oceans, continents, and atmosphere. Scientists continue to study Earth to better understand its complex systems and the impact of external factors such as solar activity on the planet.
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Scientists say Speculoos-3 b exoplanet orbits a star that will be one of the last to shine when the universe grows cold and dark
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We may see them again in as soon as two weeks.
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What is black and white and constantly in flight?
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There may not be magnetic impacts on Earth due to solar storm
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The Northern Lights waned early on Saturday night, but picked up again much later.
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United Launch Alliance is under pressure ramp up the flight rate for the new Vulcan rocket.
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The coldest reconstructed summer was in 536 AD, which was influenced by a large volcanic eruption that cooled the surface of the planet
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The best weather conditions for viewing the colorful light display will be in much of the West while New England was “a question mark,” a forecaster said.
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The powerful solar storm triggered spectacular celestial light shows in skies from the United Staes to the UK.
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Auroras seen in skies of US, north Europe and Australasia as result of most powerful solar storm in over 20 years; changes to Earth's magnetic field could cause power disruptions
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"To reduce mission complexity, this new concept is doing one launch."
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Developer CASC said initial satellite in the ambitious broadband constellation sent 20,000km above the Earth where it will test core technologies.
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China is going. NASA is talking about going. What gives?
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We may no longer have to fear unseen Empire State Building-sized space rocks passing within our orbit.
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Russia has circulated a U.N. resolution calling on all countries to take urgent action to prevent putting weapons in outer space “for all time” a week after it vetoed a U.S.-Japan resolution to stop an arms race in space
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Webb delivers with a new look on an iconic classic.
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Space is the next frontier for AI.
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Dragonfly will push the boundaries of engineering and science as it explores Titan.
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The Lyrid meteor shower will align with the "pink moon" this week. But this bright supermoon could make shooting stars harder to see.
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The next total solar eclipse will be Europe's first in 27 years.