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NEWSNATIONNOW (Elizabeth Vargas) - Total solar eclipses will go extinct eventually on Earth

The moon recedes about 1 inch per year from the Earth.

AI:Astronomers confirm that total solar eclipses are a temporary celestial phenomenon because the moon continues to recede from Earth at a rate of approximately one inch per year, meaning these spectacular events will eventually cease to occur on our planet.Open

NYTIMES (The New York Times) - See the 2026 European Solar Eclipse, in Photos and Videos

People gathered across the continent to watch the total solar eclipse on Wednesday.

AI:Millions of people across Europe gathered throughout Wednesday to witness the rare celestial event of a total solar eclipse. The phenomenon drew massive crowds to various locations across the continent as citizens turned out to observe the moon passing in front of the sun, creating a spectacle that has been heavily documented through photography and video.Open

NYTIMES (Evan Gorelick) - Total Eclipse Blacks Out European Sun

Plus, takeaways from yesterday’s primary elections. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

AI:A total solar eclipse swept across Europe on Tuesday, plunging large areas into darkness as millions gathered to witness the celestial event. Alongside this astronomical phenomenon, recent primary election results have emerged, providing key takeaways regarding the current political landscape and voter shifts.Open

NEWSNATIONNOW (ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN, Associated Press) - How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

NEW YORK (AP) — The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs [...]

NYTIMES (Amanda Schupak) - Telescope Spots Two Black Holes on the Cusp of Merging

New images from the James Webb telescope show a galaxy with a trio of supermassive black holes. Two of them appear to be locked in a tight tango.

JUSTTHENEWS (Nicholas Ballasy) - SpaceX rocket expected to crash into moon, creating new crater

Astronomers and skywatchers are hoping to witness the collision and the plume of material blasted into space, Reuters reports