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Astronomy

Did liquid water once exist in the outer solar system? Study of Neptune's moons provides clue

Did liquid water once exist in the outer solar system? Study of Neptune's moons provides clue
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Space weekly recap, September 12–18, 2026: Key stories you may have missed
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This 'dead' star came back to life 30 years ago. Now it’s changing again.
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Did liquid water once exist in the outer solar system? Study of Neptune's moons provides clue

Did liquid water once exist in the outer solar system? Study of Neptune's moons provides clue
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Skywatching

Moon phases 2026: When is the next Full Moon in September? Date and city-wise timings

Moon phases 2026: When is the next Full Moon in September? Date and city-wise timings
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Aurora alert: Northern lights could be visible Wednesday night in Montana, Alaska and more U.S. states
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Northern U.S. could get to see the aurora on September 15-16, says NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center
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Videos

NASA fires RS-25 engine in a 500-second test- the same duration as an SLS launch 0:24

NASA fires RS-25 engine in a 500-second test- the same duration as an SLS launch
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NASA'S James Webb found active star birth in a galaxy still scarred by a 2023 stellar explosion 0:38

NASA'S James Webb found active star birth in a galaxy still scarred by a 2023 stellar explosion
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The moment GPS III-9 became an independent spacecraft 0:14

The moment GPS III-9 became an independent spacecraft
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Deep Sky Objects

Astrophotographer shares incredible ‘deep field’ image featuring a supernova discovered two weeks ago

Astrophotographer shares incredible ‘deep field’ image featuring a supernova discovered two weeks ago
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Actively feeding black holes can facilitate star formation instead of preventing it, finds new study

Actively feeding black holes can facilitate star formation instead of preventing it, finds new study
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White House forms new council to find answers to the UFO mystery

White House forms new council to find answers to the UFO mystery
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Scientists just found a bizarre new form of ice that could explain what’s inside Uranus and Neptune

Scientists just found a bizarre new form of ice that could explain what’s inside Uranus and Neptune
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Rare supernova lights up spiral galaxy 45 million light-years away; check out these pictures

Rare supernova lights up spiral galaxy 45 million light-years away; check out these pictures
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What if dark energy is evolving? Comprehensive new dataset questions a core assumption

What if dark energy is evolving? Comprehensive new dataset questions a core assumption
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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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Moon phases 2026: When is the next Full Moon in September? Date and city-wise timings

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This 'dead' star came back to life 30 years ago. Now it’s changing again.

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SpaceX postpones Starship Flight 14, now eyes September 28 for first orbital mission

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Astronomers just found the youngest planet ever seen—and it's still taking shape

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'The Holy Grail of Rocketry': How SpaceX recovered stranded Starship upper stage from sea

'The Holy Grail of Rocketry': How SpaceX recovered stranded Starship upper stage from sea
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NASA's Moon orbiter makes once-in-a-century discovery, spots solar system's largest new crater—see picture

NASA's Moon orbiter makes once-in-a-century discovery, spots solar system's largest new crater—see picture
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Russia's Progress 96 spacecraft finally departs for International Space Station after long delay. What's next?

Russia's Progress 96 spacecraft finally departs for International Space Station after long delay. What's next?
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SpaceX Falcon 9 booster landing team wins first ever Neil Armstrong Space Prize for rocket reusability

SpaceX Falcon 9 booster landing team wins first ever Neil Armstrong Space Prize for rocket reusability
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U.S. admits to deploying weapons in space for first time: Is it violating international space law?

U.S. admits to deploying weapons in space for first time: Is it violating international space law?
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NASA shares major update on the Crew-13 mission to the ISS—here’s when it will launch

NASA shares major update on the Crew-13 mission to the ISS—here’s when it will launch
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NASA lays out timeline for new US Space Academy, first class set for 2028

NASA lays out timeline for new US Space Academy, first class set for 2028
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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
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Harvard scientist Avi Loeb says aliens are already here. But why haven't we found any? 5 PHOTOS DEEP SKY OBJECTS

Harvard scientist Avi Loeb says aliens are already here. But why haven't we found any?

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Is that a ‘bear’ on Mars? NASA spotted something that looks oddly familiar 5 ASTRONOMY

Is that a ‘bear’ on Mars? NASA spotted something that looks oddly familiar

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These are the only photos ever taken from the surface of Venus 5 ASTRONOMY

These are the only photos ever taken from the surface of Venus

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The mysterious Wow! Signal may finally have an explanation, and it's not aliens 6 ASTRONOMY

The mysterious Wow! Signal may finally have an explanation, and it's not aliens

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Two men 'psychically probed' Jupiter before any spacecraft got there, and the CIA has proof 10 ASTRONOMY

Two men 'psychically probed' Jupiter before any spacecraft got there, and the CIA has proof

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SPACEFLIGHT

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Instruments

MOONS achieves first light: ESO's new instrument opens a new window into the Milky Way

MOONS achieves first light: ESO's new instrument opens a new window into the Milky Way
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NASA gives Blue Origin four years to complete high-speed communications network around Mars

NASA gives Blue Origin four years to complete high-speed communications network around Mars
Sep 3, 2026
Why NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could change how we see the universe?

Why NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could change how we see the universe?
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