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View Latest PostsSpeaking at a public event in Phoenix on April 18, President Trump confirmed the Pentagon's UFO file review has turned up 'many very interesting documents' — and promised the first batch will be released 'very, very soon'.
The Lyrid meteor shower has been watched by humans for 2,700 years. This week it peaks under near-perfect conditions — dark skies, a slim crescent Moon, and the chance of bright fireballs. Here's your complete UK guide.
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The W-shaped queen — a circumpolar landmark packed with open clusters.
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NASA has formally greenlighted its support for ESA's Rosalind Franklin Mars rover, confirming a SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch no earlier than late 2028 — and making it SpaceX's first-ever mission to Mars.
18 April 2026
Speaking at a public event in Phoenix on April 18, President Trump confirmed the Pentagon's UFO file review has turned up 'many very interesting documents' — and promised the first batch will be released 'very, very soon'.
18 April 2026
The Lyrid meteor shower has been watched by humans for 2,700 years. This week it peaks under near-perfect conditions — dark skies, a slim crescent Moon, and the chance of bright fireballs. Here's your complete UK guide.
17 April 2026
The April 14 deadline for 46 classified UAP videos has passed with nothing released. Rep. Luna says 'nobody passed the letter to the appropriate authorities — how convenient.' The Pentagon says it's working on it. The pattern continues.
16 April 2026
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