Astronomy

New research suggests common baker's yeast could withstand harsh conditions on Mars

New research suggests common baker's yeast could withstand harsh conditions on Mars
2 days ago

Japanese astronomer captures double impact flashes on the Moon’s surface
3 days ago

Powerful solar flare erupts from the Sun, triggers radio blackout over South America
3 days ago

Astronomers stunned as interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS unexpectedly turns blue and bright near the Sun
5 days ago
NASA's James Webb delivers first-ever detection of life's 'building blocks' in ice outside our galaxy

NASA's James Webb delivers first-ever detection of life's 'building blocks' in ice outside our galaxy
1 day ago

Skywatching

Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) is approaching the Sun—when and how you can spot it this week

Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) is approaching the Sun—when and how you can spot it this week
1 day ago

In pics: November's Beaver Supermoon dazzles skywatchers around the globe
2 days ago

Auroras forecast to light up skies over a dozen states on November 6-7, including New York and Wisconsin
2 days ago

Deep Sky Objects

Astronomers stunned as JWST just spotted a 'Big Red Dot', a supermassive black hole devouring the early universe

Astronomers stunned as JWST just spotted a 'Big Red Dot', a supermassive black hole devouring the early universe
3 days ago
JWST observes distant galaxy revealing evidence of first stars forged after the Big Bang

JWST observes distant galaxy revealing evidence of first stars forged after the Big Bang
3 days ago
Vera Rubin first look imaging captures stellar stream around spiral galaxy Messier 61

Vera Rubin first look imaging captures stellar stream around spiral galaxy Messier 61
Oct 31, 2025
Scientists detect a subtle 'hum' in spacetime from two rare black hole mergers

Scientists detect a subtle 'hum' in spacetime from two rare black hole mergers
Oct 29, 2025
Nearby dwarf galaxy held together by supermassive black hole 450,000 times the Sun's mass, study finds

Nearby dwarf galaxy held together by supermassive black hole 450,000 times the Sun's mass, study finds
Oct 28, 2025
Habitable 'super-Earth' discovered less than 20 light-years away, fueling search for alien life

Habitable 'super-Earth' discovered less than 20 light-years away, fueling search for alien life
Oct 24, 2025

Today's Moon Phase

Today's moon phase in Indianapolis

Today's moon phase in Indianapolis
Apr 5, 2025
Today's moon phase in Salt-lake-city

Today's moon phase in Salt-lake-city
Apr 5, 2025
Today's moon phase in Los-angeles

Today's moon phase in Los-angeles
Apr 5, 2025
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Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) is approaching the Sun—when and how you can spot it this week

Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) is approaching the Sun—when and how you can spot it this week
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In a historic move, NASA and China held direct talks to prevent a potential satellite collision

In a historic move, NASA and China held direct talks to prevent a potential satellite collision
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Twin satellites 'Blue and Gold' launching on November 9 will do a 3D scan of Martian space environment

Twin satellites 'Blue and Gold' launching on November 9 will do a 3D scan of Martian space environment
1 day ago
China's Mars mission Tianwen-1 captures rare images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

China's Mars mission Tianwen-1 captures rare images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
1 day ago
ESA's Solar Orbiter captures first direct view of Sun's polar magnetic field in motion

ESA's Solar Orbiter captures first direct view of Sun's polar magnetic field in motion
2 days ago
In pics: November's Beaver Supermoon dazzles skywatchers around the globe

In pics: November's Beaver Supermoon dazzles skywatchers around the globe
2 days ago
Auroras forecast to light up skies over a dozen states on November 6-7, including New York and Wisconsin

Auroras forecast to light up skies over a dozen states on November 6-7, including New York and Wisconsin
2 days ago
New research suggests common baker's yeast could withstand harsh conditions on Mars

New research suggests common baker's yeast could withstand harsh conditions on Mars
2 days ago
China's Shenzhou-20 crew's return may be postponed after suspected debris impact

China's Shenzhou-20 crew's return may be postponed after suspected debris impact
2 days ago
Japanese astronomer captures double impact flashes on the Moon’s surface

Japanese astronomer captures double impact flashes on the Moon’s surface
3 days ago
Astronomers stunned as JWST just spotted a 'Big Red Dot', a supermassive black hole devouring the early universe

Astronomers stunned as JWST just spotted a 'Big Red Dot', a supermassive black hole devouring the early universe
3 days ago
Powerful solar flare erupts from the Sun, triggers radio blackout over South America

Powerful solar flare erupts from the Sun, triggers radio blackout over South America
3 days ago
JWST observes distant galaxy revealing evidence of first stars forged after the Big Bang

JWST observes distant galaxy revealing evidence of first stars forged after the Big Bang
3 days ago
November's Beaver Moon 2025: Easy viewing tips to enjoy tonight's supermoon

November's Beaver Moon 2025: Easy viewing tips to enjoy tonight's supermoon
3 days ago
Comet 3I/ATLAS is in the Virgo constellation—here's how you can locate it

Comet 3I/ATLAS is in the Virgo constellation—here's how you can locate it

4 days ago

Constellation

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
All you need to know before spotting Ophiuchus—the Serpent Bearer—constellation in July's night sky

All you need to know before spotting Ophiuchus—the Serpent Bearer—constellation in July's night sky
Watch Lacerta — The Lizard — constellation silently weave through the midnight sky on July 22

Watch Lacerta — The Lizard — constellation silently weave through the midnight sky on July 22

SPACEFLIGHT

  1. In a historic move, NASA and China held direct talks to prevent a potential satellite collision

  2. Twin satellites 'Blue and Gold' launching on November 9 will do a 3D scan of Martian space environment

  3. China's Shenzhou-20 crew's return may be postponed after suspected debris impact

  4. ISS scheduled for dramatic end as NASA targets controlled Pacific ocean impact in 2030

  5. China prepares to launch Shenzhou-21 flight, sending youngest astronaut and mice into orbit

Instruments

China's Mars mission Tianwen-1 captures rare images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

China's Mars mission Tianwen-1 captures rare images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
ESA's Solar Orbiter captures first direct view of Sun's polar magnetic field in motion

ESA's Solar Orbiter captures first direct view of Sun's polar magnetic field in motion
Hubble Space Telescope unveils striking portrait of a spiral galaxy harboring an active nucleus

Hubble Space Telescope unveils striking portrait of a spiral galaxy harboring an active nucleus