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Best solar viewing gear 2025: Get prepared for the partial solar eclipse on March 29
By Gemma Lavender published
With the upcoming partial solar eclipse on March 29, here are our top recommendations of solar viewing gear for getting the very best views safely, whatever your budget.

Dying SpaceX rocket triggers giant spiral of light above UK and Europe during secret mission
By Harry Baker published
A giant whirlpool of light, known as a "SpaceX spiral," was recently spotted swirling across the night sky over Europe as a Falcon 9 rocket prepared to reenter Earth's atmosphere after deploying top-secret cargo.

Longest molecules ever found on Mars may be remnants of building blocks of life
By Jess Thomson, Ben Turner published
NASA's Curiosity Rover has discovered long carbon chains on Mars. On Earth, molecules like these are overwhelmingly produced by biological processes.

James Webb telescope reveals 'cosmic tornado' in best detail ever — and finds part of it is not what it seems
By Jess Thomson published
The spectacular image shows a "cosmic tornado" being burped out from a baby star.

Elusive 'Blaze Star' nova could finally appear in our skies this week after multiple false alarms
By Harry Baker published
Skygazers have been waiting for over a year to see a recurrent nova that creates a temporary, super-bright star every 80 years or so. A new study suggests that it could finally happen this week — but nothing is certain.

'Very rare' black hole energy jet discovered tearing through a spiral galaxy shaped like our own
By Skyler Ware published
Scientists have discovered a star-smothering black hole energy jet tearing through a galaxy similar to the Milky Way.

Best solar eclipse glasses to stay safe when viewing the partial solar eclipse on March 29
By Kim Snaith published
There's a partial solar eclipse taking place on March 29, so prepare yourself by picking up a safe set of the best solar eclipse glasses.

Best solar binoculars 2025: Observe the partial solar eclipse this week
By Kim Snaith published
Use the best solar binoculars to get a better look at the upcoming partial solar eclipse on March 29 while protecting your eyes, or observe the sun at any time of year and see sun spots and more.

'Unlike any objects we know': Scientists get their best-ever view of 'space tornadoes' howling at the Milky Way's center
By Joanna Thompson published
Scientists have gotten the best-ever view of 'space tornadoes' howling near the Milky Way's black hole. The cosmic twisters could play an important role in distributing organic molecules throughout the galaxy.
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