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Mystifying Spiral Stuns Skywatchers Across Europe, Linked to SpaceX Launch

An extraordinary glowing spiral loomed over Europe's skies on March 24, 2025, captivating onlookers in the UK and across the continent. This dazzling display was traced back to a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch from Florida, which created the spectacle as its exhaust reflected sunlight. While social media buzzed with UFO theories, experts have pegged this as an increasingly common 'SpaceX spiral'.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

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Blood Worm Moon: Total Lunar Eclipse to Dazzle Skies in March 2025

A stunning total lunar eclipse, dubbed the 'Blood Worm Moon,' will captivate North America on March 13–14, 2025. This celestial event culminates as the moon takes on a reddish hue due to sunlight filtering through Earth’s atmosphere. Known as the 'Worm Moon' thanks to spring's awakening earthworms, this phenomenon requires no special equipment and coincides with visible planets Jupiter and Mars.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

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Newly Discovered Asteroid 2024 YR4 Could Threaten Earth in 2032

Asteroid 2024 YR4, potentially hazardous yet unlikely to cause global devastation, has a 1-2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. With a size similar to the Tunguska event asteroid, its impact could be locally destructive. Scientists are closely observing its trajectory through advanced telescopes to refine future predictions, emphasizing cautious vigilance rather than immediate concern.

Kellan Fitzpatrick

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Potential Earth Impact: Asteroid 2024 YR4 Dubbed as 'City-Killer' Threatens in 2032

An asteroid named 2024 YR4 has been discovered, sparking concern over its potential impact on Earth by 2032. Detected by the ATLAS telescope in Chile, this sizable space rock is under close observation due to its potential to cause city-level destruction. While the chances of collision are estimated to be low, global agencies are on alert to study and prepare for any developments in its orbit.

Kellan Fitzpatrick