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The actual phrase “New Year’s resolution” seems to have become common by the early nineteenth century. By the later ...

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From dazzling meteor showers to dramatic eclipses visible across parts of the world, the year ahead offers many opportunities to witness life-changing celestial events. Here are the astronomical ...

Jupiter, as always, is a dazzling object, shining among the stars of Gemini the Twins. It reaches opposition on Jan. 10; this ...

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The year 2026 is officially here and is all set to a spectacular one for stargazers. This guide will break down the planetary ...

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