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NYTIMES (Danielle Dowling) - How to Catch the ‘Eclipse of the Century’ in 2027, When Spain, Egypt and More Go Dark Thu Aug 13 09:02:36 2026

On Aug. 2, Southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East will witness a solar blockbuster with extra-long totality. If you want to see it, book soon.

AI:A massive solar eclipse set to occur on August 2, 2027, will bring an exceptionally long period of totality across Southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, including Spain and Egypt. Travelers are being urged to secure bookings immediately to witness this rare celestial event as parts of these regions go dark during the "eclipse of the century."Open

NYTIMES (Jonathan Wolfe) - Frenzy for Solar Eclipse Glasses Takes Over London Tue Aug 11 15:22:49 2026

Ahead of Wednesday’s rare cosmic event, thousands of people in London are searching for protective eyewear, as prices surge and stocks sell out.

NYTIMES (Robin George Andrews) - A Chinese Spacecraft Captures First Image of Quasi-Moon Thu Jul 9 15:10:06 2026

A Chinese spacecraft has captured the first image of the asteroid Kamo‘oalewa.

NYTIMES (Becky Ferreira) - This Star Just Ate a Planet, and It’s Not Done Yet Thu Jul 9 20:58:55 2026

A star 1,300 light-years away appears to have just consumed one world and is gearing up for seconds.

NYTIMES (Bernard Mokam) - Boom in Boston Area Puzzles Residents. There Are ‘Hints’ It Was a Meteorite. Sat May 30 21:30:52 2026

The reverberation came two days after a similar event in South Carolina had caused alarm. This time, it could have been a meteorite.

ABCNEWS - WATCH: Meteor streaks across Texas sky before breaking up in fireball Mon Mar 23 08:09:29 2026

A meteor traveling at nearly 35,000 mph caused a loud boom over Texas as it broke into pieces while entering Earth's atmosphere, according to NASA.

NYTIMES (Robin George Andrews) - NASA’s Hubble Telescope Spots Comet K1 Exploding Into Fragments Wed Mar 18 22:48:08 2026

In a stroke of luck, astronomers saw the comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) break into four or five fragments in November after it passed close to the sun.