Astronomy

Space weekly recap, October 11 - October 17: Key stories you may have missed

Space weekly recap, October 11 - October 17: Key stories you may have missed
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The Moon is shrinking and scientists finally know how much
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Skywatching

October's Full Moon 2026: When and how to photograph the ‘Hunter’s Moon’

October's Full Moon 2026: When and how to photograph the ‘Hunter’s Moon’
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Videos

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Tesla’s new ‘flying’ Roadster car defies gravity with SpaceX thrusters
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LIFTOFF! SpaceX launches classified USSF-481 mission from California, sticks landing
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WATCH: SpaceX Dragon arrives and docks at the ISS, delivering 6,300 pounds of cargo
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Deep Sky Objects

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Astronomers discover fastest-spinning asteroid making one rotation within 5 minutes—here’s why it’s unusual
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Supermassive black hole-powered blazar breaks record for most distant object of its kind ever found

Supermassive black hole-powered blazar breaks record for most distant object of its kind ever found
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Did scientists just find a new way to detect neutron star mergers? Study provides fresh clue

Did scientists just find a new way to detect neutron star mergers? Study provides fresh clue
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Astronomers discover atmosphere on the coldest lava exoplanet ever found; here’s why it matters

Astronomers discover atmosphere on the coldest lava exoplanet ever found; here’s why it matters
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China’s StarWhisper AI is helping telescopes hunt for the first light from exploding stars

China’s StarWhisper AI is helping telescopes hunt for the first light from exploding stars
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A dead star is leaving behind a bizarre 42-light-year-long trail, China’s Einstein Probe finds

A dead star is leaving behind a bizarre 42-light-year-long trail, China’s Einstein Probe finds
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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

Today's Moon phase in Indianapolis
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Today's Moon phase in Salt Lake City

Today's Moon phase in Salt Lake City
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Space weekly recap, October 11 - October 17: Key stories you may have missed

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The Moon is shrinking and scientists finally know how much

The Moon is shrinking and scientists finally know how much
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NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Telescope named one of the best inventions of 2026 by TIME

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October's Full Moon 2026: When and how to photograph the ‘Hunter’s Moon’

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NASA head to share updates on Artemis III and Artemis IV during live briefing on October 23

NASA head to share updates on Artemis III and Artemis IV during live briefing on October 23
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NASA's Roman Space Telescope's primary camera beats its image-quality target by nearly 30%

NASA's Roman Space Telescope's primary camera beats its image-quality target by nearly 30%
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Musical symbol in space? NASA's Chandra Observatory helps reveal origins of 'Treble Clef' radio structure

Musical symbol in space? NASA's Chandra Observatory helps reveal origins of 'Treble Clef' radio structure
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Scientists find a new way to probe dark energy, thanks to a faint radio glow from the early universe

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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has a huge role to play in collecting samples from Martian moon Phobos

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Constellation

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Cassiopeia: The famous W-shaped constellation and how to spot it
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How to easily spot the constellation Lynx in March's night skies

How to easily spot the constellation Lynx in March's night skies
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Constellations with the most visibility in January 2026: Easy viewing tips

Constellations with the most visibility in January 2026: Easy viewing tips
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NASA's Artemis II crew reported "almost swamp-like colors" on the Moon: See the images 5 PHOTOS ASTRONOMY

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The first-ever green star: New study shows that stars don't necessarily have to blue, white, or orange

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Is there a hidden cave under this Moon pit? NASA is sending instruments to find out

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A giant star 2.5 million times brighter than the Sun vanished from view. Scientists may know why 5 ASTRONOMY

A giant star 2.5 million times brighter than the Sun vanished from view. Scientists may know why

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Astronomers found a giant planet that should have been swallowed by its dying star

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SPACEFLIGHT

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  4. Watch: SpaceX launches and lands Falcon 9 rocket for classified U.S. Space Force mission
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    October's Full Moon 2026: When and how to photograph the ‘Hunter’s Moon’

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    Aurora forecast: High speed solar wind could trigger northern lights over the U.S. on October 13

  3. Taurid meteor shower to hit first peak on October 14, 2026—Viewing tips and what to expect tonight

  4. NASA astronaut shares stunning auroras views from ISS amid geomagnetic storm warning in U.S.

Instruments

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Telescope named one of the best inventions of 2026 by TIME

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Telescope named one of the best inventions of 2026 by TIME
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NASA's Roman Space Telescope's primary camera beats its image-quality target by nearly 30%

NASA's Roman Space Telescope's primary camera beats its image-quality target by nearly 30%
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Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has a huge role to play in collecting samples from Martian moon Phobos

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has a huge role to play in collecting samples from Martian moon Phobos
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