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This year has been a whirlwind of drama and controversy in the world of celebrities. From unexpected breakups to shocking revelations.
The Quadrantids might be one of the strongest showers this year, but poor weather could make them difficult to see.
The probe sent a signal to Earth indicating that it had survived the closest solar encounter ever attempted by a spacecraft.
Experts said they were “blind” to the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004. Twenty years later, working toward a world without tsunami deaths is a challenge.
The astronomical event, which overlaps with the Winter Solstice, is often overlooked because of the winter chill.
Scientists found that the dark markings on a species of fluffy wasp reflected less than 1 percent of light.
The shower forms from the debris of an asteroid and peaks this weekend. But a nearly full moon could interfere with viewing.
Forecasters will soon be able to use the instrument, a coronagraph, to better monitor the effects of solar storms.
The event produces some of the year’s fastest meteors, although the nearly full moon may make them challenging to spot.
Katrina Miller
