Astronomy

NASA's Perseverance rover discovers clues to multiple habitable areas on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover discovers clues to multiple habitable areas on Mars

Hayabusa2’s final target is faster and 3 times smaller than expected—is touchdown still possible?

NASA just confirmed 6,000 alien worlds—and 8,000 more waiting to be verified

How fast is the Moon moving away from Earth each year?
Here's how to spot Comet SWAN (C/2025 R2) in the night sky from now until October 20

Here's how to spot Comet SWAN (C/2025 R2) in the night sky from now until October 20

Skywatching

Here's how to spot Comet SWAN (C/2025 R2) in the night sky from now until October 20

Here's how to spot Comet SWAN (C/2025 R2) in the night sky from now until October 20

Solar storm may hit Earth at the autumn equinox, setting the stage for fall auroras

Solar wind is causing 'major disturbance' to comet SWAN (C/2025 R2) gliding through space

Deep Sky Objects

NASA’s James Webb reveals strange anomalies in Saturn’s atmosphere, dark beads and star patterns

NASA’s James Webb reveals strange anomalies in Saturn’s atmosphere, dark beads and star patterns
New discovery shows a dead star eating shredded pieces of a Pluto-like world

New discovery shows a dead star eating shredded pieces of a Pluto-like world
New photos of the first black hole ever imaged reveal jaw-dropping twist in its behavior: 'Totally unexpected'

New photos of the first black hole ever imaged reveal jaw-dropping twist in its behavior: 'Totally unexpected'
Magnetic activity cycles in 138 Sun-like stars help scientists understand the Sun's past—and Earth's future

Magnetic activity cycles in 138 Sun-like stars help scientists understand the Sun's past—and Earth's future
Solving the mystery of 'little red dots' in early universe, scientists discover a new class of black hole stars

Solving the mystery of 'little red dots' in early universe, scientists discover a new class of black hole stars
Distant dwarf planet Quaoar may have a new moon or ring system, scientists claim

Distant dwarf planet Quaoar may have a new moon or ring system, scientists claim

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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Solar storm may hit Earth at the autumn equinox, setting the stage for fall auroras

Solar storm may hit Earth at the autumn equinox, setting the stage for fall auroras

NASA's Perseverance rover discovers clues to multiple habitable areas on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover discovers clues to multiple habitable areas on Mars
New discovery shows a dead star eating shredded pieces of a Pluto-like world

New discovery shows a dead star eating shredded pieces of a Pluto-like world
Hayabusa2’s final target is faster and 3 times smaller than expected—is touchdown still possible?

Hayabusa2’s final target is faster and 3 times smaller than expected—is touchdown still possible?
NASA just confirmed 6,000 alien worlds—and 8,000 more waiting to be verified

NASA just confirmed 6,000 alien worlds—and 8,000 more waiting to be verified
How fast is the Moon moving away from Earth each year?

How fast is the Moon moving away from Earth each year?
Solar wind is causing 'major disturbance' to comet SWAN (C/2025 R2) gliding through space

Solar wind is causing 'major disturbance' to comet SWAN (C/2025 R2) gliding through space
What would happen if Earth became tidally locked to the Moon?

What would happen if Earth became tidally locked to the Moon?
Giant asteroid 2025 RL2 to make closest approach to Earth this week—when and how to watch

Giant asteroid 2025 RL2 to make closest approach to Earth this week—when and how to watch
Why NASA was forced to postpone planned docking of private spacecraft Cygnus XL with ISS

Why NASA was forced to postpone planned docking of private spacecraft Cygnus XL with ISS
Take a tour through Milky Way's star-forming regions with Gaia's first 3D fly through map

Take a tour through Milky Way's star-forming regions with Gaia's first 3D fly through map

New photos of the first black hole ever imaged reveal jaw-dropping twist in its behavior: 'Totally unexpected'

New photos of the first black hole ever imaged reveal jaw-dropping twist in its behavior: 'Totally unexpected'
Massive asteroid once feared a threat to Earth set for close flyby on September 18

Massive asteroid once feared a threat to Earth set for close flyby on September 18
Moon phases 2025: When is the next new moon

Moon phases 2025: When is the next new moon
Don't miss Neptune's closest approach to Earth on September 23—where to find it in the evening sky

Don't miss Neptune's closest approach to Earth on September 23—where to find it in the evening sky

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. Why NASA was forced to postpone planned docking of private spacecraft Cygnus XL with ISS

  2. Falcon 9 to deliver 24 new starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on September 17

  3. China plans advanced mission to hit an asteroid with spacecraft and alter its course

  4. International Space Station prepares for two back-to-back resupply missions launching this week

  5. SpaceX prepares for a busy September with five major Falcon 9 launches

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  1. New comet SWAN25B discovered in September 2025—here are viewing tips and its likely coordinates

    New comet SWAN25B discovered in September 2025—here are viewing tips and its likely coordinates

  2. Moon phases 2025: When is the next new moon

    Moon phases 2025: When is the next new moon

  3. Solar wind is causing 'major disturbance' to comet SWAN (C/2025 R2) gliding through space

  4. Giant asteroid 2025 RL2 to make closest approach to Earth this week—when and how to watch

Instruments

NASA's James Webb Telescope captures stunning image of warped 'Butterfly Star' 525 light-years away

NASA's James Webb Telescope captures stunning image of warped 'Butterfly Star' 525 light-years away
Spacecraft's electrical discharges threaten safety of crucial space equipment. Study finds solution

Spacecraft's electrical discharges threaten safety of crucial space equipment. Study finds solution
Webb Telescope discovers mysterious CO₂-rich disk with no water around a young star

Webb Telescope discovers mysterious CO₂-rich disk with no water around a young star