Astronomy

SMILE is ready: Europe and China’s new spacecraft captures massive aurora storm around North Pole

SMILE is ready: Europe and China’s new spacecraft captures massive aurora storm around North Pole
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China unveils bold plan to complete first AI-driven geological map of Mars by 2028
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Scientists just fixed the timeline of Oklahoma meteor crater—and linked it to a mass extinction
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Watch: SpaceX launches NASA's Crew-13 on a record-fast trip to the ISS; Falcon 9 booster nails landing

Watch: SpaceX launches NASA's Crew-13 on a record-fast trip to the ISS; Falcon 9 booster nails landing
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Skywatching

Aurora forecast: Maine and other U.S. states may see the northern lights on October 2 as CME hits Earth

Aurora forecast: Maine and other U.S. states may see the northern lights on October 2 as CME hits Earth
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Harvest Moon will be joined by Saturn and Neptune on September 26: Here's how you can spot them
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Aurora forecast: Solar storm could trigger prominent views over northern U.S. on September 24
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Videos

SpaceX launches Transporter-18 as part of a triple Falcon launch day 0:36

SpaceX launches Transporter-18 as part of a triple Falcon launch day
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Dragon separates from Falcon 9's second stage, carrying Crew-13 toward the ISS 0:30

Dragon separates from Falcon 9's second stage, carrying Crew-13 toward the ISS
5 hours ago
Falcon 9 lands at LZ-40 after launching Crew-13 to the ISS 0:30

Falcon 9 lands at LZ-40 after launching Crew-13 to the ISS
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Deep Sky Objects

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
7 days ago
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
7 days ago
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
7 days ago
ESA and JAXA's Ramses probe powers up ahead of a rare close encounter with asteroid Apophis

ESA and JAXA's Ramses probe powers up ahead of a rare close encounter with asteroid Apophis
7 days ago
A dead star siphoning gas at 335,000 mph: NASA-JAXA mission makes 'groundbreaking' observation

A dead star siphoning gas at 335,000 mph: NASA-JAXA mission makes 'groundbreaking' observation
Sep 22, 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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3 rockets, 2 coasts, 13 hours: SpaceX attempts rare launch marathon today

3 rockets, 2 coasts, 13 hours: SpaceX attempts rare launch marathon today
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SMILE is ready: Europe and China’s new spacecraft captures massive aurora storm around North Pole

SMILE is ready: Europe and China’s new spacecraft captures massive aurora storm around North Pole
10 hours ago
China unveils bold plan to complete first AI-driven geological map of Mars by 2028

China unveils bold plan to complete first AI-driven geological map of Mars by 2028
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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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SpaceX rolls out Falcon Heavy for classified NROL-97 mission on October 1; when and where to watch live

SpaceX rolls out Falcon Heavy for classified NROL-97 mission on October 1; when and where to watch live
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New NASA material, grown inside bacteria, could be produced directly on Moon and Mars

New NASA material, grown inside bacteria, could be produced directly on Moon and Mars
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NASA’s Crew-13 is go for launch! Watch four astronauts fly to ISS today. Timeline and livestreaming details.

NASA’s Crew-13 is go for launch! Watch four astronauts fly to ISS today. Timeline and livestreaming details.
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Europe to build its own space station after the ISS? ESA begins new feasibility studies

Europe to build its own space station after the ISS? ESA begins new feasibility studies
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Scientists just fixed the timeline of Oklahoma meteor crater—and linked it to a mass extinction

Scientists just fixed the timeline of Oklahoma meteor crater—and linked it to a mass extinction
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Aurora forecast: Maine and other U.S. states may see the northern lights on October 2 as CME hits Earth

Aurora forecast: Maine and other U.S. states may see the northern lights on October 2 as CME hits Earth
1 day ago
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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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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NASA, Katalyst Space look to build on $30 million Swift rescue mission despite failed orbit boost

NASA, Katalyst Space look to build on $30 million Swift rescue mission despite failed orbit boost
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NASA’s Crew-13 dress rehearsal done, astronauts ready for fastest-ever trip to ISS on an American spacecraft

NASA’s Crew-13 dress rehearsal done, astronauts ready for fastest-ever trip to ISS on an American spacecraft
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Scientists say Saturn's moon Enceladus could host life

Scientists say Saturn's moon Enceladus could host life
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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
Sep 12, 2026
How to easily spot the constellation Lynx in March's night skies

How to easily spot the constellation Lynx in March's night skies
Mar 12, 2026
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

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SpaceX shares stunning new photos of Flight 14, Starship’s debut orbital mission 6 PHOTOS SPACEFLIGHT

SpaceX shares stunning new photos of Flight 14, Starship’s debut orbital mission

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Is there a hidden ninth planet beyond Pluto? Here’s what scientists found 6 ASTRONOMY

Is there a hidden ninth planet beyond Pluto? Here’s what scientists found

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Unexplained lights keep appearing in this Norwegian valley. Is it a UFO or something else? 5 ASTRONOMY

Unexplained lights keep appearing in this Norwegian valley. Is it a UFO or something else?

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NASA lost the original Apollo 11 moon landing tapes, and here's how it happened 6 ASTRONOMY

NASA lost the original Apollo 11 moon landing tapes, and here's how it happened

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SpaceX Starship Flight 14: Striking images from the rocket's first orbital mission 7 SPACEFLIGHT

SpaceX Starship Flight 14: Striking images from the rocket's first orbital mission

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SPACEFLIGHT

  1. Watch: SpaceX launches NASA's Crew-13 on a record-fast trip to the ISS; Falcon 9 booster nails landing
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  2. 3 rockets, 2 coasts, 13 hours: SpaceX attempts rare launch marathon today
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  3. SpaceX rolls out Falcon Heavy for classified NROL-97 mission on October 1; when and where to watch live
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  4. New NASA material, grown inside bacteria, could be produced directly on Moon and Mars
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  5. NASA’s Crew-13 is go for launch! Watch four astronauts fly to ISS today. Timeline and livestreaming details.
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    SpaceX Starship Flight 14 launches today: When and how to watch the livestream

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    Aurora forecast: Maine and other U.S. states may see the northern lights on October 2 as CME hits Earth

  3. SpaceX Starship Flight 14: Booster splashes down in the Gulf, Ship ends in a fireball (watch video)

  4. Harvest Moon will be joined by Saturn and Neptune on September 26: Here's how you can spot them

Instruments

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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'Humanity’s next window into the deep universe': Meet PRIMA, NASA's new far-infrared telescope

'Humanity’s next window into the deep universe': Meet PRIMA, NASA's new far-infrared telescope
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