First supermoon of 2025 to brighten the night skies this October
The first supermoon of 2025 — known as the harvest full moon — will rise in early October, appearing brighter and closer to Earth than any moon so far this year.
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Blood Moon lunar eclipse: What it means for zodiac signs and safe rituals
The Blood Moon lunar eclipse peaks at 20:11 (SAST) on Sunday, 7 September 2025 — here’s what it means for each zodiac sign and the safe rituals you can follow.
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Blood Moon lunar eclipse: Date, significance, when to view in South Africa
Sky-watchers in South Africa will witness a rare Blood Moon lunar eclipse on Sunday night, with the event lasting more than 80 minutes and peaking at 20:11 (SAST).
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Perseid meteor shower: When it will peak, what it means for these star signs
The Perseid meteor shower peak is almost here, promising one of the brightest and busiest nights for stargazers — and astrologers say certain zodiac signs may feel its energy most.
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Venus and Jupiter set for a celestial ‘kiss’ in a conjunction: Here’s what it means
On Tuesday, the Venus Jupiter conjunction will see the two brightest planets in the night sky appear side by side, creating a rare viewing opportunity with astrological meaning for certain zodiac signs.
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Mercury in retrograde: Here’s how it affects your zodiac sign
Mercury retrograde from 17 July to 10 August 2025, is set to impact communication, decisions, and emotions—here’s what it means for your zodiac sign.
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Saturn and Neptune appear near the Moon: Here’s what it means for your star sign
Saturn and Neptune rose with the Moon on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, creating a rare sky event believed to carry emotional and spiritual significance for certain zodiac signs.
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Saturn in retrograde starts today: Here’s how it affects your star sign
Saturn begins its retrograde motion in Pisces today, and astrologers believe this cosmic event will bring emotional reflection and responsibility challenges for several zodiac signs.
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Major lunar standstill expected tonight: Here’s why the moon will be at its highest
The Moon will reach an unusually high position in the sky tonight due to a major lunar standstill. Here’s what causes this rare event and whether South Africa will see any effects.
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Venus at its greatest eastern elongation: What this means and how to view in South Africa
Venus shines bright at its Greatest Eastern Elongation this weekend. Discover its meaning, significance, and the best viewing tips for South Africa.
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Venus dazzles in the first conjunction event for 2025
Venus shone brightly just above the waxing crescent Moon in the western sky after sunset.
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When will Earth reach perihelion in 2025? – Here’s what you must know
At perihelion, Earth travels slightly faster in its orbit due to the Sun’s stronger gravitational pull.
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Final Full Moon of 2024 lights up South African skies tonight
For stargazers in South Africa, this moon offers a brilliant display and a chance to reflect on its astronomical and cultural significance.
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Surprise solar flare to graze Earth on Wednesday, 11 December 2024
A surprise solar flare is set to graze Earth on Wednesday. Here’s how this space weather event might affect South Africans.
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The Geminid meteor shower: How to watch December’s stunning celestial event
While those in the Northern Hemisphere enjoy slightly better visibility, South African viewers still have excellent opportunities to witness this cosmic event.
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Earth’s mini-moon left our orbit this week: Here’s when it will return
Astronomers predict that 2024 PT5 could return to Earth’s vicinity within a few decades.
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NASA issues notice on five asteroids approaching Earth in September
NASA has flagged five asteroids set to pass Earth this month, with no significant risk to the planet. Here’s what to know about these near-Earth approaches.
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Super blue moon appearing on Monday night will only return in 2037
This rare celestial event combines a supermoon and a blue moon, making it a must-see spectacle that won’t occur again for 13 years.
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When is the March equinox in 2024? – Here’s everything you must know
Discover when the March equinox occurs in 2024, its significance, what happens during this astronomical event, and who discovered it.
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March 2024 skywatching: Moon phases timeline for this month
Discover the celestial events of March skywatching, from the phases of the Moon to planetary encounters and a comet’s approach, in this comprehensive guide.
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First full moon will appear on this day in January 2024
This year, the Wolf Moon will grace our skies on this day in January.
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A rare solar wind expanded Mars’ atmosphere and NASA’s MAVEN caught the phenomenon on camera
NASA’s MAVEN mission detected a significant decrease in solar wind at Mars, causing an expansion of the planet’s atmosphere.
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NASA launches live broadcast of VIPER Moon rover: Here’s how to watch live [video]
Watch NASA’s first robotic Moon rover, VIPER, come to life in a live broadcast from the Johnson Space Centre, showcasing the rover’s assembly and mission.
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James Webb Space Telescope unveils new mysteries in Milky Way core
A new James Webb Space Telescope reveals new details of the Milky Way’s core, including unexplained features in the Sagittarius C region.
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Kepler space telescope data unveils seven-planet system, Kepler-385
The Kepler space telescope’s data has revealed the seven-planet system of Kepler-385, with each planet engulfed in more radiant heat than any within our solar system.
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Watch: Breathtaking views of the 2023 total solar eclipse [video]
The Ningaloo eclipse was even more special because it was a hybrid eclipse, which means it appeared either as a total eclipse or an annular eclipse depending on where and when it was viewed.
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NASA’s James Webb telescope captures a star-filled image of ‘Pillars of Creation’ [photo]
NASA shared recent images of the ‘Pillars of Creation’, taken with the James Webb telescope.
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SEE: Jupiter was closest to Earth in 59 years, here’s how it looked
The celestial event will likely never occur in our lifetime. Here’s how Monday’s Jupiter opposition looked from Earth.
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SA’s Astronomical Observatory declared a heritage site
The Astronomical Observatory, situated in Cape Town, is now a national heritage site.