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A ‘devil comet' is set to swing by the sun and could be visible during the eclipse
A “devil comet” known for its occasional outbursts is currently visible in the night sky, and lucky stargazers may even be able to spot the celestial object during next month’s much-anticipated solar eclipse, according to NBC News.
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Countdown to the total eclipse over Texas
NBC 5 is your home for all things Total Eclipse 2024. Join us for coverage, on-air, streaming and on NBCDFW.com
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March Astronomy: What's in the North Texas sky this month?
Keep an eye on the night sky for some celestial events in March.
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Here's how and when to see the Snow Moon in North Texas this weekend
The “micromoon” full moon will be above the North Texas sky this weekend.
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February Astronomy: What's in the North Texas sky this month?
Keep an eye on the night sky for some celestial events.
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Where and when to see the Wolf Moon tonight — The first full moon of 2024
A Full Wolf Moon happens once a year. Here’s what to do so you won’t miss it.
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January Astronomy: What's in the North Texas sky this month?
The month of January 2024 holds some spectacular sights in the night sky.
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‘Cold Moon,' the final full moon of 2023, set to rise in the night sky this week
The 13th and final full moon of 2023, also known as the “Cold Moon,” will shine bright this holiday season, just in time to ring in the new year.
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Winter Solstice Explained
Dec. 21 is a big day on the astronomical calendar for North Texas, the official start of winter. Meteorologist Kevan Smith explains why it’s the shortest day of the year.
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It's the winter solstice Thursday. What does that mean?
Winter will begin across North Texas on December 21, 2023.
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The Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight. Here's when and where to watch it
The annual Geminids will provide a cosmic spectacle Wednesday night and reach peak frenzy Thursday morning.
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December Astronomy: What's in the North Texas sky this month?
December holds some spectacular sights in the night and morning sky over Texas. Check out the highlights here.
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November Astronomy: What's in the North Texas sky this month?
Keep an eye on the night sky for some celestial events worth looking up for.
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Crowds cheer as ‘ring of fire' eclipse moves across the Americas, stretching from Oregon to Brazil
Crowds cheered in Oregon and New Mexico as a rare “ring of fire” eclipse of the sun begin making its way across the Americas.
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Northern lights activity is sky-high, and scientists say more is yet to come
Every glimmer of the northern lights begins as a spot on the sun’s surface. And if increased solar activity is any indication, the next year and a half will be filled with glimmers.
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When is the first day of fall? The autumnal equinox, explained
It’s fall ya’ll! Sweater weather is upon us. The beginning of the autumn season marks the end of warm summer days and the start of longer chilly nights.
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Across the Northern Hemisphere, now's the time to catch a new comet before it vanishes for 400 years
A newly discovered comet is swinging through our cosmic neighborhood for the first time in more than 400 years.
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September Astronomy: What's in the North Texas sky this month?
September holds some spectacular sights in the night and morning sky over Texas. Check out the highlights here.
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Rare blue supermoon brightens the night sky this week in the closest full moon of the year
The cosmic curtain rises Wednesday night with the second full moon of the month, the reason it’s considered blue.
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Everything to know about the rare super blue moon, which rises this week
A super blue moon will be visible Wednesday night for the first time since 2018. Here’s how you can see it in the sky.