The earth rotates more slowly on its axis in March than in September.
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41% of the moon is not visible from earth at any time.
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The moon is actually moving away from Earth at a rate of 1.5 inches per year.
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Saturn's moon, Mimas, not only looks like the Death Star, it also has a Pac Man heat signature.
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The last time that the Sun was in its current position in space around the Milky Way, dinosaurs ruled the Earth.
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More than 20 million meteoroids enter Earth's atmosphere every day.
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There are approximately 3,500 astronomers in the U.S. - but over 15,000 astrologers.
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Not only are there rogue planets floating through space completely alone, not orbiting any stars, but it’s possible that these pitch-black lonely planets support life.
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