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Solar wind sounds poetic, but it's a very real and powerful phenomenon, connecting the Sun to every part of our solar system. Unlike the wind we feel .

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When people speak of the northern lights, they are typically referring to Earth’s spectacular display of aurora borealis: ...

From dazzling Jupiter high in the evening sky to elusive Mercury low at sunset, February 2026 offers one of the year's best ...

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Later this month, a six-planet 'parade' will be visible after sunset ...