Astronomy

Lab-made cosmic dust could show how life began on Earth

Lab-made cosmic dust could show how life began on Earth
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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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What triggers massive Milky Way stars to run away from their birthplaces?
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How will Artemis II astronauts stay connected to mission controllers on Earth?

How will Artemis II astronauts stay connected to mission controllers on Earth?
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Skywatching

An annular solar eclipse is due this month: Here's what you need to know

An annular solar eclipse is due this month: Here's what you need to know

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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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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
Jan 23, 2026
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

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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Will Artemis II rocket be rolled back into Vehicle Assembly Building? Here's what NASA said

Will Artemis II rocket be rolled back into Vehicle Assembly Building? Here's what NASA said

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With the grounding of SpaceX's Falcon 9, what happens to Crew-12’s mission to the ISS?
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An annular solar eclipse is due this month: Here's what you need to know

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Lab-made cosmic dust could show how life began on Earth

Lab-made cosmic dust could show how life began on Earth
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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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Hubble Space Telescope captures sharpest image of rare 'lens-shaped' galaxy

Hubble Space Telescope captures sharpest image of rare 'lens-shaped' galaxy
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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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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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Newly-formed sunspot triggers dozens of solar flares, including the strongest in nearly two years

Newly-formed sunspot triggers dozens of solar flares, including the strongest in nearly two years
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Here's how the Artemis II astronauts prepared for their historic trip around the Moon
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Blue Origin announces extended pause of at least two years in New Shepard flight operations

Blue Origin announces extended pause of at least two years in New Shepard flight operations
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Artemis II wet dress rehearsal countdown: What has happened so far

Artemis II wet dress rehearsal countdown: What has happened so far
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What part of the Moon will the astronauts get to see on the Artemis II mission?

What part of the Moon will the astronauts get to see on the Artemis II mission?

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Artemis II wet dress rehearsal: NASA postpones crucial fueling test, citing bad weather

Artemis II wet dress rehearsal: NASA postpones crucial fueling test, citing bad weather
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Could Florida's coldest weather in over a decade impact the Artemis II launch?

Could Florida's coldest weather in over a decade impact the Artemis II launch?
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Constellation

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
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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SPACEFLIGHT

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  4. NASA postpones Artemis II launch to March after wet dress rehearsal
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  5. Here's how the Artemis II astronauts prepared for their historic trip around the Moon
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  1. Artemis II wet dress rehearsal countdown: What has happened so far

    Artemis II wet dress rehearsal countdown: What has happened so far

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    Artemis II's free return trajectory: What it is and how it will protect the astronauts

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

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

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

NASA’s Juno spacecraft reveals new details about the thickness of Europa’s icy shell
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NASA resumes efforts to reconnect with MAVEN as solar conjunction ends

NASA resumes efforts to reconnect with MAVEN as solar conjunction ends
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