The first time you may have heard the term ‘dwarf planet’ was when Pluto got demoted to one in 2006 (RIP). However, we actually have six in our Solar System. Pluto, Ceres, Makemake, Haumea, and Eris ...

The vernal equinox occurs as Mercury stands still in Pisces and several of Jupiter’s moons transit in the sky this week.

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There are three Mercury retrograde dates in 2025, when the planet of communication appears to travel backward in the sky and infamously creates a chaotic energy that affects each zodiac sign.

Steve Fobister Sr. fought for the health of his community until his last breath. The former chief of Grassy Narrows First Nation in northwestern Ontario died of mercury poisoning in 2018. He was 66.

Which of Queen's most famous songs did guitarist Brian May write? Picture: Gus Stewart/Redferns/Getty Freddie Mercury was the mastermind behind Bohemian Rhapsody and countless other Queen hits ...

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Virginia’s teacher shortage isn’t letting up, and the state’s latest report confirms what many educators already know — critical instructional positions remain unfilled, particularly in special ...

A total eclipse of the Moon is the highlight of this month, visible across North and South America. Venus remains very bright and transitions from evening to morning late in the month. Mercury joins ...

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Right now, Mercury is in Aries. Mercury ends its transit on March 29, 2025 After 26 days of transit in Aries, Mercury will enter the zodiac sign Pisces on March 29, 2025. Discover how the current ...

Mercury is known to have toxic effects on the skin and the digestive, immune, nervous, renal, and respiratory systems, and it can also affect the development of unborn babies.