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The far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes too

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How to see the Northern Taurid meteor showers peaking this week

Here’s what to know about the Taurids and other meteor showers.
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Final supermoon of 2024 rises this week: Here's when to watch

There won't be another supermoon until next October.
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Source: Layoff notices to be issued to impacted Boeing employees mid-November

Impacted employees' last day on payroll will be Jan. 17.
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NASA astronaut remains at hospital after returning from an extended stay in space

The three Americans and one Russian should have returned two months ago, but were delayed by Boeing's Starliner crew capsule and weather.
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October's supermoon pairs with a comet for a special nighttime spectacle

A supermoon usually happens only three or four times a year and consecutively, given the moon’s constantly shifting, oval-shaped orbit.
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NASA spacecraft blasts off on 5 1/2 year-long quest to explore Jupiter's moon Europa

Scientists are almost certain a deep, global ocean exists beneath Europa's icy crust.
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NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft will scour Jupiter's moon for the ingredients for life

The craft will peer beneath the moon's icy crust and determine whether conditions there could support life.
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A rare comet brightens the night skies in October

Astronomers say it should be bright enough to see with the naked eye.
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FAA's oversight not enough to address Boeing manufacturing, production issues, report finds

The report found that the FAA's audits are not comprehensive enough to catch manufacturing or production errors.
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Boeing to lay off 10% of workforce

In addition to layoffs, Boeing plans to end its 767 freighter program.
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What's behind the northern lights that dazzled the sky farther south than normal

The northern lights lit up the night sky farther south than normal on Thursday. Could we be in for a back-to-back solar show?

Pella-based organization aims to empower human trafficking survivors

UPDATE: Missing Des Moines teen reunited with family

WEATHER IMPACT FORECAST: Mild and "mostly" dry weekend

Rain system brings measurable rainfall to Iowa, drought monitor updates pending

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The far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes too

How to see the Northern Taurid meteor showers peaking this week

Final supermoon of 2024 rises this week: Here's when to watch

Source: Layoff notices to be issued to impacted Boeing employees mid-November

NASA astronaut remains at hospital after returning from an extended stay in space

October's supermoon pairs with a comet for a special nighttime spectacle

NASA spacecraft blasts off on 5 1/2 year-long quest to explore Jupiter's moon Europa

NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft will scour Jupiter's moon for the ingredients for life

A rare comet brightens the night skies in October

FAA's oversight not enough to address Boeing manufacturing, production issues, report finds

Boeing to lay off 10% of workforce

What's behind the northern lights that dazzled the sky farther south than normal

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