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Don’t miss this week’s glowing green comet
A bright green comet will be visible from Australia this week for the first time in 50,000 years.
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Fragments of a dying comet might put on a spectacular show next week – or pass by without a trace
As Earth orbits the Sun, it ploughs through dust and debris left behind by comets and asteroids. That debris gives birth to meteor showers – which can be one of nature’s most amazing spectacles.
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NASA scientist warns humans under-prepared for next big asteroid impact
We should start building an interceptor spacecraft now.
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Comet set to hit our skies this summer
Bring in the New Year with Comet 45P/Honda, which will be visible in our skies over the summer.
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Meteor strike reported off Queensland coast
Reports of a bright flash and a loud boom in Central Queensland last night have prompted speculation of a meteor strike.
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Get ready for a month of shooting stars
Earth is about to make its annual pass through the tail of Halley’s Comet.
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World history as probe lands on comet
The Philae robot lab landed on comet 67P in the biggest achievement since humans walked on the Moon
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All systems go for historic comet landing
A robotic probe bearing a laboratory has been launched by the European Space Agency, with the hopes of landing on a comet.