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Saturn’s Phoebe Ring is Invisible

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Saturn’s largest ring is an enigma in itself. For one thing, it has been discovered that this ring has double the breadth that it was thought to have had once upon a time. And of course it cannot be...

Winter Solstice Tonight Could be the Longest in the Earth’s History

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Every year, on the nights of 21st and 22nd December, the Earth just revolves around its axis a little bit slower. This phenomenon leads the residents of the Northern Hemisphere to experience the...

Summer Solstice 2014 Coming on Saturday

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The longest day of the year is about to come in its sweltering heat soon. The summer solstice for 2014 is almost here and our planet is at a special juncture on its path around the sun. The...