ScienceChina
Two Space Stations to Shine Over China This Holiday
China's Tiangong and the ISS will appear as bright points in the night sky during the National Day holiday, offering a rare dual-viewing event.
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ScienceTechnology
FAST Telescope Finds Lightest Double Neutron Star System Yet
China's FAST telescope has discovered PSR J1856-0039, the lightest double neutron star system yet, offering a new test of Einstein's relativity.
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ScienceChina
FAST Telescope Finds Lightest Double Neutron Star System
China's FAST telescope discovered PSR J1856-0039, the lightest known double neutron star system, confirming general relativity in a 2.36-hour orbit.
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ScienceBelgium
Belgian Team Watches a Dead Star Spring Back to Life
Astronomers at Belgium's Royal Observatory have watched Sakurai's Object become six times hotter in 30 years, a rare live view of stellar evolution.
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Science & Astronomy
Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse to Dazzle Skywatchers Aug 27-28
A deep partial lunar eclipse will darken nearly 96% of the Moon's disk on Aug 27-28, 2026. Here's when and how to see it from Europe and the Americas.
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Science
Solar Eclipse Captivates Belgium as Glasses Sell Out
Belgium prepares for its largest solar eclipse since 1999 as glasses sell out, while a Dutch woman's eye damage serves as a stark warning.
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Science
Webb Telescope Spots Triple Black Holes in Early Universe
James Webb telescope finds three supermassive black holes in one distant galaxy, two on the verge of merging.
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Science
Rock Werchter Meadow Opens for Solar Eclipse Viewing
Belgium's Rock Werchter festival site opens for Wednesday's solar eclipse viewing, the largest since 1999, with 90% of the sun expected covered.
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Science
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks With Perfect Dark-Sky Conditions
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Aug. 12-13 with a new moon providing ideal dark skies. Here's how and when to watch the celestial show.
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Science
Belgium Braces for Biggest Solar Eclipse Since 1999
Belgium prepares for its largest solar eclipse since 1999 on August 12, with 90% of the sun covered and a nationwide rush on eclipse glasses.
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Science
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Aug. 12-13 With Ideal Viewing
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Aug. 12-13 with moon-free skies. Here's how and when to see up to 100 meteors per hour.
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Science
Eclipse Glasses Nearly Sold Out as Belgians Chase Totality
With the August 12 solar eclipse approaching, eclipse glasses are nearly sold out in Belgium while dedicated eclipse hunters travel to Spain for totality.
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Science
Belgium Prepares for Rare Solar Eclipse on August 12
Belgium's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 arrives August 12, 2026. Here's what you need to know about viewing times, safety, and preparation.
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Science
New Images Reveal Sun's Surface in Finest Detail Yet
Highest-resolution images of the sun's surface reveal never-before-seen whirlpools that could explain solar flares and the corona's extreme heat.
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Science
Urania Eclipse Flights Sold Out: 130 Belgians to Fly
Urania's eclipse flights are completely sold out. 130 Belgians will experience the August 12 solar eclipse above the clouds, guaranteeing a clear view.
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TourismChina
Xilingol Grassland: China's New Star-Chasing Destination
Inner Mongolia's Xilingol Grassland is drawing visitors with its dark skies and star-themed tourism, blending astronomy, culture, and rural revitalization.
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Science
August Sky Theater: Mercury, Meteor Shower, and More
August 2026 brings Mercury at dawn, Perseid meteor shower peak, total solar eclipse, and more celestial events for skywatchers.
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ScienceSpace
Faint New Planet Found Around Young Star After Decade Hunt
Astronomers discover Beta Pictoris d, the faintest exoplanet ever directly imaged from Earth, ending an 11-year search for the hidden world.
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Science & Space
Rubin Observatory Begins Dazzling 10-Year Census of Cosmos
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has launched its 10-year Legacy Survey of Space and Time, capturing the most comprehensive cinematic record of the universe.
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ScienceAstronomy
Lunar 'X' Shadow Phenomenon Visible in China on June 22
Chinese skywatchers can observe the rare Lunar X phenomenon on June 22, a striking optical illusion on the Moon's surface visible for just two hours.
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Science
Earth May Survive the Dying Sun, KU Leuven Researchers Find
New KU Leuven research suggests Earth may not be swallowed by the dying Sun, challenging decades of predictions about our planet's fate.
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Science & Space
Milky Way Stars Show 'U-Shaped' Age Pattern, Scientists Find
Chinese astronomers discover a 'U-shaped' age distribution of Milky Way stars, challenging decades-old models of galactic evolution.
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