Astronomy

Scientists create 3D map of the sun's magnetic interior to help improve predictions of solar flares

Scientists create 3D map of the sun's magnetic interior to help improve predictions of solar flares
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Newly-formed sunspot triggers dozens of solar flares, including the strongest in nearly two years
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Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS tracked again by NASA’s exoplanet hunter TESS
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NASA postpones Artemis II launch to March after wet dress rehearsal

NASA postpones Artemis II launch to March after wet dress rehearsal
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Skywatching

February’s Snow Moon: Could this be the last Full Moon before Artemis II launch?

February’s Snow Moon: Could this be the last Full Moon before Artemis II launch?
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Moon phase today and what it means for skywatchers
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Aurora alert: One of the fastest solar storms in decades just hit Earth, triggering severe G4 storm
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Deep Sky Objects

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captures the farthest galaxy ever detected

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captures the farthest galaxy ever detected
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Scientists unveil the clearest image of the dark universe yet: 'The dream has come true'

Scientists unveil the clearest image of the dark universe yet: 'The dream has come true'
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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope observes young star ejecting common Earth crystals

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope observes young star ejecting common Earth crystals
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Supermassive black hole from early universe stuns scientists with rapid growth and extreme brightness

Supermassive black hole from early universe stuns scientists with rapid growth and extreme brightness
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South Pole Telescope detects unexpected intense stellar flares in the heart of the Milky Way

South Pole Telescope detects unexpected intense stellar flares in the heart of the Milky Way
Jan 22, 2026
Hubble Space Telescope captures powerful stellar explosion lighting up nearby clouds

Hubble Space Telescope captures powerful stellar explosion lighting up nearby clouds
Jan 20, 2026

Today's Moon Phase

Today's Moon phase in Los Angeles

Today's Moon phase in Los Angeles
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Today's moon phase in Indianapolis
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Today's Moon phase in Salt Lake City
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Constellation

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The Summer Triangle is visible in the autumn sky: Here's everything you need to know
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Don't miss the moon glowing beside bright star Antares in constellation Scorpius on October 24

Don't miss the moon glowing beside bright star Antares in constellation Scorpius on October 24
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Don't miss the rare conjunction of Venus and Jupiter on August 12

Don't miss the rare conjunction of Venus and Jupiter on August 12
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Instruments

NASA's Perseverance rover successfully completes first AI-directed drive on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover successfully completes first AI-directed drive on Mars
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NASA’s Juno spacecraft reveals new details about the thickness of Europa’s icy shell

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