Astronomy

Musical symbol in space? NASA's Chandra Observatory helps reveal origins of 'Treble Clef' radio structure

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NASA head to share updates on Artemis III and Artemis IV during live briefing on October 23

NASA head to share updates on Artemis III and Artemis IV during live briefing on October 23
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Skywatching

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Taurid meteor shower to hit first peak on October 14, 2026—Viewing tips and what to expect tonight
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Spot Capella, Arcturus and Sirius: 3 bright stars are dazzling the October night sky
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Videos

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SpaceX's Ship 40 returns to its launch site! What's next for Starships?
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NASA, SpaceX launch Dragon’s 35th CRS mission to ISS, Falcon 9 booster nails landing 11:41

NASA, SpaceX launch Dragon’s 35th CRS mission to ISS, Falcon 9 booster nails landing
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LIFTOFF! SpaceX launches 27 Starlink satellites from California, sticks landing
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Deep Sky Objects

Astronomers discover fastest-spinning asteroid making one rotation within 5 minutes—here’s why it’s unusual

Astronomers discover fastest-spinning asteroid making one rotation within 5 minutes—here’s why it’s unusual
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Supermassive black hole-powered blazar breaks record for most distant object of its kind ever found

Supermassive black hole-powered blazar breaks record for most distant object of its kind ever found
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Did scientists just find a new way to detect neutron star mergers? Study provides fresh clue

Did scientists just find a new way to detect neutron star mergers? Study provides fresh clue
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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
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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
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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
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Today's Moon phase in Salt Lake City
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NASA's Roman Space Telescope's primary camera beats its image-quality target by nearly 30%

NASA's Roman Space Telescope's primary camera beats its image-quality target by nearly 30%
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Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch steps away from spaceflight as she takes on new role at NASA
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Watch: SpaceX’s first Starship to survive an ocean splashdown is finally back at Starbase
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Japan’s historic first Martian moon sample collector to launch for Phobos on October 19

Japan’s historic first Martian moon sample collector to launch for Phobos on October 19
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The Sun’s death could throw the outer solar system into chaos sooner than expected

The Sun’s death could throw the outer solar system into chaos sooner than expected
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Taurid meteor shower to hit first peak on October 14, 2026—Viewing tips and what to expect tonight

Taurid meteor shower to hit first peak on October 14, 2026—Viewing tips and what to expect tonight
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'Only one chance': ESA's Rosalind Franklin rover twin navigates Mars-like conditions on Earth

'Only one chance': ESA's Rosalind Franklin rover twin navigates Mars-like conditions on Earth
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A new time zone for the Moon? NASA white paper reveals timekeeping, navigation and comms plans

A new time zone for the Moon? NASA white paper reveals timekeeping, navigation and comms plans
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NASA asks citizens for ‘space jellyfish’ photos after Falcon 9 launch to ISS—the results don't disappoint
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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

Constellations with the most visibility in January 2026: Easy viewing tips
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Astronomers found a giant planet that should have been swallowed by its dying star 6 PHOTOS ASTRONOMY

Astronomers found a giant planet that should have been swallowed by its dying star

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An astronaut suddenly couldn't speak in space, and NASA still doesn't know why

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SPACEFLIGHT

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    Taurid meteor shower to hit first peak on October 14, 2026—Viewing tips and what to expect tonight

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Instruments

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has a huge role to play in collecting samples from Martian moon Phobos

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has a huge role to play in collecting samples from Martian moon Phobos
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NASA’s Perseverance rover breaks off-world driving record after covering over 28 miles on Mars
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All about LISA: NASA and ESA’s million-mile telescope that will detect invisible ripples in space-time
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