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The NASA spacecraft OSIRIS-APEX travels away from Earth as it embarks on a 5-year journey headed for a 2029 rendezvous with the near-Earth asteroid Apophis, as shown in an undated NASA artist's video rendering, in this screengrab obtained from a handout video. NASA's Goddard Space Flight... Acquire Licensing Rights Read moreNov 10 (Reuters) -…

PlayThere's a chance to see a very rare meteor shower tonight.The Andromedids originated in what is now a dead comet.People in the U.S. might have a chance to see a very rare meteor shower Saturday night.It’s called the Andromedids, and it originated with a comet named 3D/Biela. The comet was first observed blazing a trail through space in the…

A near-perfect Einstein ring from the galaxy JO418 stands out in this image created using data collected by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.  (Image credit: Spaceguy44) (opens in new tab)NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has snapped a perfect shot of an "Einstein ring." The stunning halo is the result of light from a distant galaxy passing…

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN  —  If you feel like there’s less time in the day, you’re correct. Scientists recorded the shortest day on Earth…