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2025 has been a banner year for space observation

The nearly complete skull of a very thick-headed dinosaur is on display at the Smithsonian for the next week

Cosmic trifecta: Winter Solstice, meteors from The Little Bear, ‘Alien’ comet passes by Earth

Tips for viewing the peak of the Geminids meteor shower

In reversal, Moore funds climate change study he previously vetoed

Fairfax Co. middle school eyeing 14th straight Science Olympiad state title

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This dinosaur skull is one of just a few of its kind — and it’s going on display in DC

Northern lights sighting possible in DC region

What’s that in the sky? WTOP has the answers

Full cold supermoon lives up to its name 

Virginia joins Chesapeake Bay states, DC in new watershed agreement

Have you heard of DC’s ‘Sidewalk Astronomers?’

Eyes to the Skies for December: Full cold supermoon, Geminids meteor shower steal the show

What to get the stargazer in your life for the holidays in 2025

How AI helps detect lung cancer sooner, improving survival rates

Keep your eyes on the sky for the Leonid meteor shower

One more slim chance for northern lights sighting Thursday night

Aurora dazzle DC area with northern lights

Northern lights sightings possible next few nights in DC region

‘Identify the worst of the worst’: How DNA helped solve a cold case in Prince George’s County

NASA is sending probes to Mars to find out why it lost its atmosphere – and what that could mean for Earth

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PHOTOS: November supermoon lights up the night sky

Look up! Northern lights sighting possible Thursday from DC region

Full hunter’s supermoon: 2025’s closest, brightest moon