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Across the Northern Hemisphere, Now’s the Time to Catch a New Comet Before It Vanishes for 400 Years
Newfound Comet Likely an ‘Interstellar Visitor,’ Scientists Say
A newly discovered comet hurtling toward the orbit of Mars has scientists scurrying to confirm whether it came from outside the solar system.
Great Balls of Fire: The Truth About Scotland’s Mysterious Flash of Light
On Monday, Feb. 29, around 18:45, many lucky people in Scotland and the north of England witnessed something spectacular.
Astronomers Say Comet 67P May be Home to Microbial Life (Video)
Two astronomers examining the findings of Philae and its mother ship Rosetta say there’s compelling evidence that the comet is hosting microbial life.
Spacecraft That Landed on Comet Finally Wakes Up
To scientists’ relief and delight, the Philae spacecraft that landed on a comet last fall has woken up and communicated with Earth after seven long months of silence.
