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Solar storms may be protecting Earth from even the strongest of cosmic rays
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Scientists witness a black hole's point of no return for the first time ever

Scientists witness a black hole's point of no return for the first time ever
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Skywatching

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Stargazing in early July 2026? Here are some stunning sights to see at the start of the month
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Videos

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How the Soyuz 11 cosmonauts died in space
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In 2027, this is how scientists will drill into the Moon’s south pole for water ice
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Rare footage captures Artemis II astronauts' first moments after returning to Earth 1:18

Rare footage captures Artemis II astronauts' first moments after returning to Earth
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Deep Sky Objects

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Scientists witness a black hole's point of no return for the first time ever
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Astronomers confirm long-held suspicion, find star-forming fuel in early universe

Astronomers confirm long-held suspicion, find star-forming fuel in early universe

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ESA's Euclid took the most detailed photo ever of the Milky Way's core—and made a surprising discovery

ESA's Euclid took the most detailed photo ever of the Milky Way's core—and made a surprising discovery
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Hubble sees starlight from a galaxy just 1.4 billion years after the Big Bang—what did it reveal?

Hubble sees starlight from a galaxy just 1.4 billion years after the Big Bang—what did it reveal?
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NASA’s TESS mission finds two rare exoplanets with density like that of cotton candy

NASA’s TESS mission finds two rare exoplanets with density like that of cotton candy
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NASA's James Webb cuts through dust to reveal 16.5 million never-before-seen stars in Cigar Galaxy

NASA's James Webb cuts through dust to reveal 16.5 million never-before-seen stars in Cigar Galaxy
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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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Asteroid Day 2026: Remembering the 1908 Tunguska event that flattened 772 square miles of Siberian forest
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What would really happen if an asteroid hit Earth today—and is NASA ready?
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Astronomers confirm long-held suspicion, find star-forming fuel in early universe

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Japan's Hayabusa2 probe to attempt one of the closest asteroid flybys in history—date, other details
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Constellation

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

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Rare images of the Soyuz 11 mission that cost its crew their lives 9 PHOTOS SPACEFLIGHT

Rare images of the Soyuz 11 mission that cost its crew their lives

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How Soyuz 11 cosmonauts made history before becoming the only humans to die in space

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NASA identifies five space dangers that can make life in space brutal for astronauts 6 SPACEFLIGHT

NASA identifies five space dangers that can make life in space brutal for astronauts

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American company plans to 'create' gravity to stay longer in space 5 SPACEFLIGHT

American company plans to 'create' gravity to stay longer in space

Jun 19, 2026
Neil deGrasse Tyson explains how Artemis missions would lay the groundwork for Mars exploration 5 ASTRONOMY

Neil deGrasse Tyson explains how Artemis missions would lay the groundwork for Mars exploration

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SPACEFLIGHT

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Instruments

Caltech's new powerful radio telescope could find 20 million hidden cosmic objects on its first day

Caltech's new powerful radio telescope could find 20 million hidden cosmic objects on its first day
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NASA's DAPHNE mission takes key step toward predicting space weather for future Moon and Mars crews

NASA's DAPHNE mission takes key step toward predicting space weather for future Moon and Mars crews
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NASA tests new rover technology that would put Perseverance and Curiosity to shame

NASA tests new rover technology that would put Perseverance and Curiosity to shame
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