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international Santa station

Something very shiny in the sky tonight at 5.22pm and 6.58pm

It could be the International Space Station or it could be…

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Dec 24th 2014, 5:09 PM

Wow

Photos: Look at how the Aurora Borealis lit up the sky last night

Gorgeous.

23.6k

Feb 28th 2014, 12:35 PM

Damp squib

Fireworks in the US have shrunk over decades

Urban sprawl means organisers have to rein it in.

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Jul 7th 2013, 5:30 PM

heavens above

Bright stars: What to see in the sky tonight

Jupiter, Venus and a thin slice of crescent moon to be highly visible at 8.30pm.

39.6k

Mar 26th 2012, 4:45 PM

night skies

Planets to align over Ireland after sunset tonight

Keep an eye on the skies tonight as Venus, Jupiter and Mercury are set to align with the moon this evening.

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Feb 28th 2012, 2:00 PM