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Astronomy

What are relativistic particles and why are astronomers so obsessed with them?

What are relativistic particles and why are astronomers so obsessed with them?
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Scientists listened to the Sun's 'biorhythm' and made a previously unknown discovery
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Micrometeoroids and solar wind are constantly changing the Moon. New study finds how.
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Healthcare on the Moon and beyond—how NASA is preparing for medical emergencies in deep space

Healthcare on the Moon and beyond—how NASA is preparing for medical emergencies in deep space
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Skywatching

Like 300 tons of TNT: Meteor explosion over U.S. rattles residents

Like 300 tons of TNT: Meteor explosion over U.S. rattles residents
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Meteor showers, Supermoons, and planetary alignments: Top skywatching events between June and December 2026
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Spot Jupiter and Venus this May ahead of their conjunction in June 2026—here's how
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Videos

June 2026 skywatching guide: Every major celestial event to watch this month 2:01

June 2026 skywatching guide: Every major celestial event to watch this month
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NASA explains why a Moon Base can't rely on a single rover, habitat or lander 0:54

NASA explains why a Moon Base can't rely on a single rover, habitat or lander
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Blue Origin's New Glenn suffers catastrophic explosion during a test at launch pad in Florida 1:13

Blue Origin's New Glenn suffers catastrophic explosion during a test at launch pad in Florida
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Deep Sky Objects

Most massive galaxies stopped producing stars very early on in their lives—scientists find out why

Most massive galaxies stopped producing stars very early on in their lives—scientists find out why
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Astrophotographer captures stunning image of Horsehead Nebula after over 115 hours of observation

Astrophotographer captures stunning image of Horsehead Nebula after over 115 hours of observation
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Black hole binaries in the universe are produced in more than one way, says new study

Black hole binaries in the universe are produced in more than one way, says new study
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NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captures dwarf irregular galaxy located 23 million light-years away

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captures dwarf irregular galaxy located 23 million light-years away
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Using TESS, scientists discover extremely rare triple star system where three stars eclipse each other

Using TESS, scientists discover extremely rare triple star system where three stars eclipse each other
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Scientists found a galaxy so old its chemistry points directly to the universe's very first stars

Scientists found a galaxy so old its chemistry points directly to the universe's very first stars
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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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Shenzhou-21 taikonauts return to Earth after longest Chinese single-crew space mission

Shenzhou-21 taikonauts return to Earth after longest Chinese single-crew space mission

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Like 300 tons of TNT: Meteor explosion over U.S. rattles residents
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SpaceX names Bitcoin tycoon as commander of its first crewed Mars mission—all you need to know

SpaceX names Bitcoin tycoon as commander of its first crewed Mars mission—all you need to know
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Asteroids’ resources could be mined for building a human base on Mars, says expert

Asteroids’ resources could be mined for building a human base on Mars, says expert
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NASA testing 'regenerative' battery that could help Artemis astronauts survive long nights on the Moon

NASA testing 'regenerative' battery that could help Artemis astronauts survive long nights on the Moon
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What are relativistic particles and why are astronomers so obsessed with them?

What are relativistic particles and why are astronomers so obsessed with them?
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New Glenn’s massive explosion in Florida could impact NASA’s Moon Base ambitions—here's why

New Glenn’s massive explosion in Florida could impact NASA’s Moon Base ambitions—here's why
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Scientists listened to the Sun's 'biorhythm' and made a previously unknown discovery

Scientists listened to the Sun's 'biorhythm' and made a previously unknown discovery
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Most massive galaxies stopped producing stars very early on in their lives—scientists find out why

Most massive galaxies stopped producing stars very early on in their lives—scientists find out why
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Astrophotographer captures stunning image of Horsehead Nebula after over 115 hours of observation

Astrophotographer captures stunning image of Horsehead Nebula after over 115 hours of observation
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Blue Origin's rocket explodes on launch pad in Florida—a look at New Glenn's troubled past

Blue Origin's rocket explodes on launch pad in Florida—a look at New Glenn's troubled past
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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
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Micrometeoroids and solar wind are constantly changing the Moon. New study finds how.

Micrometeoroids and solar wind are constantly changing the Moon. New study finds how.
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China becomes first to experiment with artificial human embryos in space

China becomes first to experiment with artificial human embryos in space
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China unifies its space programs to put astronauts on the Moon by 2030: 'We will spare no effort'

China unifies its space programs to put astronauts on the Moon by 2030: 'We will spare no effort'

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Constellation

Constellations with the most visibility in January 2026: Easy viewing tips

Constellations with the most visibility in January 2026: Easy viewing tips
Jan 20, 2026
The Summer Triangle is visible in the autumn sky: Here's everything you need to know

The Summer Triangle is visible in the autumn sky: Here's everything you need to know
Nov 19, 2025
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
Oct 21, 2025

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Blue Moon 2026 in pictures: Stunning views of the rare lunar event and year's smallest full Moon 6 PHOTOS SKYWATCHING

Blue Moon 2026 in pictures: Stunning views of the rare lunar event and year's smallest full Moon

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Scientists thought a black hole forming before its galaxy was impossible — then James Webb spotted one 7 ASTRONOMY

Scientists thought a black hole forming before its galaxy was impossible — then James Webb spotted one

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Mars revealed like never before by NASA's Psyche spacecraft in breathtaking new images 6 ASTRONOMY

Mars revealed like never before by NASA's Psyche spacecraft in breathtaking new images

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NASA offers a fresh look at how astronauts could live at future Moon Base 12 ASTRONOMY

NASA offers a fresh look at how astronauts could live at future Moon Base

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Aliens may not be green creatures but purple beings 6 ASTRONOMY

Aliens may not be green creatures but purple beings

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SPACEFLIGHT

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  5. NASA testing 'regenerative' battery that could help Artemis astronauts survive long nights on the Moon
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    Who are the astronauts for Artemis III? NASA is going to reveal the names on this date

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    New Glenn’s massive explosion in Florida could impact NASA’s Moon Base ambitions—here's why

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Instruments

NASA discovers lava-like material that could help astronauts 'live off the land' on the Moon

NASA discovers lava-like material that could help astronauts 'live off the land' on the Moon
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Colonizers may not need to transport building tools to Mars—they could just print them, says study

Colonizers may not need to transport building tools to Mars—they could just print them, says study
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U.S. Space Force reveals the instruments it launched with SpaceX CRS-34 to bolster national security

U.S. Space Force reveals the instruments it launched with SpaceX CRS-34 to bolster national security
May 21, 2026