Astronomy

Astronomers stunned by discovery of the most massive black hole ever found, hiding in distant galaxy

Astronomers stunned by discovery of the most massive black hole ever found, hiding in distant galaxy

Two massive gas clouds collided head-on in Milky Way—it then triggered active star formation

Perseverance rover captures stunningly clear panoramic view of Martian landscape

New study identifies hundreds of previously undocumented satellite systems orbiting dwarf galaxies
Astronomers stunned by discovery of the most massive black hole ever found, hiding in distant galaxy

Astronomers stunned by discovery of the most massive black hole ever found, hiding in distant galaxy

Skywatching

6 planets will align in the sky in a rare celestial event on August 10—here's how to watch it

6 planets will align in the sky in a rare celestial event on August 10—here's how to watch it

Jupiter, Venus and Mercury to form a graceful arc in incredible planet parade from August 17-20

NASA challenges stargazers to spot Hubble's favorite celestial sights in the August night sky

Deep Sky Objects

Astronomers find potential 'Avatar' planet just 4.3 light-years away using Webb Telescope

Astronomers find potential 'Avatar' planet just 4.3 light-years away using Webb Telescope
Interstellar mission to black hole could span about 80 to 100 years, astrophysicist claims

Interstellar mission to black hole could span about 80 to 100 years, astrophysicist claims
Astronomers discover universe's oldest confirmed black hole—formed just 500 million years after the Big Bang

Astronomers discover universe's oldest confirmed black hole—formed just 500 million years after the Big Bang
Supergiant star baffles astronomers by surviving mysterious blast, expelling gas cloud bigger than our solar system

Supergiant star baffles astronomers by surviving mysterious blast, expelling gas cloud bigger than our solar system
Scientists successfully mapped magnetic fields at Milky Way's heart to unlock how stars form

Scientists successfully mapped magnetic fields at Milky Way's heart to unlock how stars form
Watch one of the universe's elusive black holes gravitationally tearing apart a star in a burst of radiation

Watch one of the universe's elusive black holes gravitationally tearing apart a star in a burst of radiation

Today's Moon Phase

Today's moon phase in Indianapolis

Today's moon phase in Indianapolis
Today's moon phase in Salt-lake-city

Today's moon phase in Salt-lake-city
Today's moon phase in Los-angeles

Today's moon phase in Los-angeles
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NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captures sharpest-ever picture of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captures sharpest-ever picture of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
Astronomers find potential 'Avatar' planet just 4.3 light-years away using Webb Telescope

Astronomers find potential 'Avatar' planet just 4.3 light-years away using Webb Telescope
Interstellar mission to black hole could span about 80 to 100 years, astrophysicist claims

Interstellar mission to black hole could span about 80 to 100 years, astrophysicist claims
Two massive gas clouds collided head-on in Milky Way—it then triggered active star formation

Two massive gas clouds collided head-on in Milky Way—it then triggered active star formation
Perseverance rover captures stunningly clear panoramic view of Martian landscape

Perseverance rover captures stunningly clear panoramic view of Martian landscape
NASA planning to build a 100 kilowatt nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030

NASA planning to build a 100 kilowatt nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030
Astronomers discover universe's oldest confirmed black hole—formed just 500 million years after the Big Bang

Astronomers discover universe's oldest confirmed black hole—formed just 500 million years after the Big Bang
NASA and SpaceX delay Crew-10's return due to unfavorable weather conditions

NASA and SpaceX delay Crew-10's return due to unfavorable weather conditions
New study identifies hundreds of previously undocumented satellite systems orbiting dwarf galaxies

New study identifies hundreds of previously undocumented satellite systems orbiting dwarf galaxies
6 planets will align in the sky in a rare celestial event on August 10—here's how to watch it

6 planets will align in the sky in a rare celestial event on August 10—here's how to watch it
Supergiant star baffles astronomers by surviving mysterious blast, expelling gas cloud bigger than our solar system

Supergiant star baffles astronomers by surviving mysterious blast, expelling gas cloud bigger than our solar system
Astronomers surprised to witness a young star's jet backfire, triggering dramatic cosmic explosion

Astronomers surprised to witness a young star's jet backfire, triggering dramatic cosmic explosion
NASA's Europa Clipper successfully completes critical radar test for Jupiter's moon Europa: 'We got everything we dreamed'

NASA's Europa Clipper successfully completes critical radar test for Jupiter's moon Europa: 'We got everything we dreamed'
NASA demonstrates how satellite view of Earth's night lights reveals humanity in motion

NASA demonstrates how satellite view of Earth's night lights reveals humanity in motion
Researchers discover giant starless planets capable of forming their own systems

Researchers discover giant starless planets capable of forming their own systems

Constellation

All you need to know before spotting Ophiuchus—the Serpent Bearer—constellation in July's night sky

All you need to know before spotting Ophiuchus—the Serpent Bearer—constellation in July's night sky
Watch Lacerta — The Lizard — constellation silently weave through the midnight sky on July 22

Watch Lacerta — The Lizard — constellation silently weave through the midnight sky on July 22
Summer Triangle illuminates the night revealing three brilliant stars and hidden celestial gems

Summer Triangle illuminates the night revealing three brilliant stars and hidden celestial gems

SPACEFLIGHT

  1. NASA planning to build a 100 kilowatt nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030

  2. NASA and SpaceX delay Crew-10's return due to unfavorable weather conditions

  3. NASA's Europa Clipper successfully completes critical radar test for Jupiter's moon Europa: 'We got everything we dreamed'

  4. NASA's Lunar Trailblazer mission concludes after failed communication

  5. NASA's Curiosity has learned four new tricks to boost efficiency after 13 years exploring Mars

MOST READ

  1. 6 planets will align in the sky in a rare celestial event on August 10—here's how to watch it

    6 planets will align in the sky in a rare celestial event on August 10—here's how to watch it

  2. Jupiter, Venus and Mercury to form a graceful arc in incredible planet parade from August 17-20

    Jupiter, Venus and Mercury to form a graceful arc in incredible planet parade from August 17-20

  3. Black holes send ripples through space-time when disturbed — scientists have now found a way to understand these signals

  4. Simulations expose unexpected electron temperatures around M87 black hole's event horizon

Instruments

NASA demonstrates how satellite view of Earth's night lights reveals humanity in motion

NASA demonstrates how satellite view of Earth's night lights reveals humanity in motion
NASA engineers successfully install extremely strong ‘sunblock’ shield on Roman Space Telescope

NASA engineers successfully install extremely strong ‘sunblock’ shield on Roman Space Telescope
Astronomers unveil exceptionally powerful high-resolution spectrograph to find red dwarf planets

Astronomers unveil exceptionally powerful high-resolution spectrograph to find red dwarf planets