Astronomy

ESA's Mars Express reveals how the most visually striking cloud on the Red Planet forms

ESA's Mars Express reveals how the most visually striking cloud on the Red Planet forms
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NASA says its toaster-sized SunRISE satellites won't launch before 2027
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Skywatching

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Aurora forecast: Solar storm could bring northern lights to New York and other U.S. states on October 9
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Mars is set to cross a spectacular swarm of stars soon—when and how to watch it
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Don't miss Draconid and Orionid meteor showers this October: Here are peak timings and viewing tips
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Videos

Watch Artemis II's re-entry, parachute deployment and splashdown from inside Orion 7:39

Watch Artemis II's re-entry, parachute deployment and splashdown from inside Orion
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 undocks from the ISS and begins journey home 2:54

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 undocks from the ISS and begins journey home
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"Bye, ISS": Watch the moment Dragon’s hatch closes as Crew-12 heads home 0:44

"Bye, ISS": Watch the moment Dragon’s hatch closes as Crew-12 heads home
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Deep Sky Objects

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
Sep 24, 2026
Radio signals seen directly from an exoplanet for the first time—here's what astronomers found

Radio signals seen directly from an exoplanet for the first time—here's what astronomers found
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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
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Today's Moon phase in Salt Lake City
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ESA's Mars Express reveals how the most visually striking cloud on the Red Planet forms

ESA's Mars Express reveals how the most visually striking cloud on the Red Planet forms
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ESA mission to study Didymos: Hera approaches DART target, prepares for 93-minute deceleration burn
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NASA confirms Artemis II crew saw five lunar impact flashes—‘Most ridiculous thing I’ve ever seen’
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Watch: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 undocks from the ISS; Splashdown expected on October 8
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Aurora forecast: Solar storm could bring northern lights to New York and other U.S. states on October 9
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South Korea's Nuri rocket falls just short of perfect on its most complex mission yet

South Korea's Nuri rocket falls just short of perfect on its most complex mission yet
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Mysterious radio signal potentially from a distant 'Super-Earth' puzzles scientists—is it alien?

Mysterious radio signal potentially from a distant 'Super-Earth' puzzles scientists—is it alien?
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NASA’s Curiosity rover captures clearest images of mysterious Martian cliffs: See pictures

NASA’s Curiosity rover captures clearest images of mysterious Martian cliffs: See pictures
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A breakthrough Hubble discovery shows signs of a planet forming after its host star's death

A breakthrough Hubble discovery shows signs of a planet forming after its host star's death
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Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus to burn up in the atmosphere after ISS departure on October 9

Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus to burn up in the atmosphere after ISS departure on October 9
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SpaceX targets October 8 for Falcon 9 launch of SDA’s fourth Tranche 1 data transport mission after delay

SpaceX targets October 8 for Falcon 9 launch of SDA’s fourth Tranche 1 data transport mission after delay
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Constellation

Cassiopeia: The famous W-shaped constellation and how to spot it

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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A NASA astronaut heard a mysterious “pulsing noise” inside Boeing’s Starliner. What was it? 5 PHOTOS ASTRONOMY

A NASA astronaut heard a mysterious “pulsing noise” inside Boeing’s Starliner. What was it?

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What happens if a black hole comes too close to Earth? Physicists explain

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Massive mass anomaly detected under Moon's largest crater—what is it?

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What a U.S. intelligence officer under oath told Congress about UFOs

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SPACEFLIGHT

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Instruments

NASA’s Roman Telescope Coronagraph opens its eyes to the cosmos, taking its first images

NASA’s Roman Telescope Coronagraph opens its eyes to the cosmos, taking its first images
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NASA test proves its DAVINCI probe can survive a scorching descent into hellish Venus

NASA test proves its DAVINCI probe can survive a scorching descent into hellish Venus
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Five billion miles and 200,000 orbits around Earth: NASA's Hubble Space Telescope completes milestone

Five billion miles and 200,000 orbits around Earth: NASA's Hubble Space Telescope completes milestone
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