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2025 is starting off with a bang for skygazers, with a planet parade now visible in the night sky. A planet parade is when several of our solar system's planets are visible in the night sky at the ...

For the first time, astronomers have succeeded in observing the magnetic field around a young star where planets are thought ...

Royal Astronomy Society This week sees a special event for stargazers, as there will be a planet parade in the skies. Four planets plus the moon will be visible in a line, making this a great ...

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F1 qualifying is a key part of the weekend, as it sets the grid order for where the cars will line up at lights out for Sunday's race. The F1 2026 season will bring all-new cars with them, from ...