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Adding to the celestial spectacle, Nasa says there will also be a rare chance to glimpse a parade of four planets ...

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The chances of an asteroid striking Earth within the next decade has doubled in a matter of weeks, according to NASA ...

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Our solar system’s planets are set to align in a seven-strong planetary parade this week that will be visible in the UK night ...

Our solar system’s planets are set to align in a seven-strong planetary parade this week that will be visible in the night ...

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Our solar system’s planets are set to align in a six-strong planetary parade this week that will be visible in the UK night sky. The celestial event is set to be an extension of the already impressive ...