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Why the 2026 Lyrid meteor shower is a "once-in-a-decade" must-watch

The annual Lyrid Meteor Shower is set to reach its spectacular peak on the night of April 21 into the early morning of April 22, 2026.

21 Apr 2026-09:41
NASA shuts down key Voyager 1 instrument to extend interstellar mission

On April 17, 2026, engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) sent commands to deactivate the Low-Energy Charged Particles (LECP) experiment aboard Voyager 1.

21 Apr 2026-09:15
The Lyrid meteor shower approaches its peak with a rare viewing advantage - VIDEO

Stargazers are in for a celestial treat this week as the Lyrid meteor shower prepares to reach its annual peak.

20 Apr 2026-10:33
From Apollo to Artemis: How the Earth transformed in fifty-eight years

The span of time between the Apollo missions of the 1960s and the modern Artemis program represents more than just a leap in space technology; it serves as a stark timeline of how radically our home planet has changed.

20 Apr 2026-10:25
Scientists investigate whether "suspiciously similar" planets are a beacon for alien life

Astronomers have identified a fascinating new lead in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, focusing on the discovery of "suspiciously similar" planets orbiting the same stars.

20 Apr 2026-10:15
How to spot the Lyrid meteor shower as it reaches its peak this week

Stargazers are preparing for the annual Lyrid meteor shower, which is set to peak over the next few nights, offering a celestial display that has been documented for over 2,700 years.

19 Apr 2026-09:17
Lyrid meteor shower returns tonight with peak expected on April 22

The world’s oldest known meteor shower is once again set to light up our skies from tonight, but the question on everyone’s mind is whether you’ll be able to see the Lyrid meteor shower.

16 Apr 2026-15:14
Near-Earth asteroid Apophis: What you need to know

Scientists expect an asteroid the size of about three football fields to pass near Earth in three years, offering researchers a rare opportunity to study the large space rock up close, according to NASA.

16 Apr 2026-14:50
China provided secret satellite data to help Iran target US bases

Iran used a Chinese spy satellite it secretly bought in 2024 to target US bases in the current war.

15 Apr 2026-12:16
Cheering crowds gather across California as Artemis II astronauts return to Earth - PHOTOS

11 Apr 2026-07:07

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