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Videos Capture Asteroid Exploding Over Europe During Fireball Event

Several photos and videos taken from different parts of Europe showed a bright fireball streaking across the sky and lighting up the region. Based on the appearance of the fireball, it was most likely caused by an asteroid that burned up shortly after entering Earth’s atmosphere.
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ESA To Conduct Near-Earth Flyby With Mercury-Exploring Spacecraft

The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing to execute an Earth-flyby maneuver for its Mercury exploration spacecraft BepiColombo. Although the agency has already implemented restrictions at its facilities due to the COVID-19 outbreak, ESA noted that it is important to push through with the procedure.
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Space Weather Forecast: Solar Winds Currently Hitting Earth

A space weather forecasting site confirmed that Earth is currently getting battered by a stream of solar winds. Although the event most likely won’t trigger a violent geomagnetic storm, it could create stunning light shows in the sky.
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Earth’s Mini-Moon Is Gone, Astronomers Confirm

Astronomers confirmed that the mini-moon that was discovered circling Earth last month had already left the planet’s orbit. Although the mini-moon most likely won’t return anytime soon, the astronomers believe that another cosmic object will likely enter Earth’s orbit someday.

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