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How a 'mudball' meteorite survived space to land in the jungles of Central America
By Keith Cooper published
A fall of rare meteorites in Costa Rica has revealed new details about a similar space rock that fell in Australia 50 years earlier.

Best headlamps for astronomy and stargazing 2025: The top picks for seeing at night
By Tantse Walter last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up the best headlamps for astronomy and stargazing — we've considered functionality, comfort and cost.

Northern Lights in Mexico? Low-latitudes may be more vulnerable than expected to geomagnetic storms
By Tom Brown published
Mother's Day 2024 heralded Mexico's most powerful geomagnetic storm in two decades. Here's why scientists say this is something to track.

Best telescopes for kids 2025: The best child-friendly scopes for young skywatchers
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buying Guide The best telescopes for kids are easy to use, accessible to beginners and you can get your stargazers started with April's spectacular full moon.

Rare 'double sunrise' captured in Canada by intrepid solar eclipse chasers (photos)
By Jamie Carter published
Cloud-dodging eclipse chasers in New Brunswick and Québec, Canada, captured the solar horns, reflections and all kinds of weird views as the sun rose partially eclipsed.

Is the 'Blaze Star' about to explode? If it does, here's where to look in April
By Jamie Carter last updated
T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) is reappearing in the spring night sky, so be ready in case it goes nova.

Best neutral density filters in 2025
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide The best neutral density filters adjust the light transmitted into your camera, allowing for better nighttime photography.

April full moon 2025: The Pink Moon hides one of the brightest stars in the sky
By Jesse Emspak last updated
The full moon of April 2025, called the Pink Moon, will occur during the evening hours of April 12 and will occult the star Spica in the Virgo constellation this month.
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