Astronomy

Astronomers in search of habitable worlds rule out atmospheric scenarios on exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e

Astronomers in search of habitable worlds rule out atmospheric scenarios on exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e

New research reveals how volcanic gases may have made early Mars a cradle for life

'Loudest ever' gravitational wave provides strong confirmation of Hawking and Kerr's black hole theories

A 'quasi-moon' asteroid has been orbiting Earth for 60 years—and scientists are just finding out
New comet SWAN25B discovered in September 2025—here are viewing tips and its likely coordinates

New comet SWAN25B discovered in September 2025—here are viewing tips and its likely coordinates

Skywatching

New comet SWAN25B discovered in September 2025—here are viewing tips and its likely coordinates

New comet SWAN25B discovered in September 2025—here are viewing tips and its likely coordinates

'God of Chaos' asteroid would be visible to the naked eye in a once-in-a-millennium celestial event

How to spot 'swan-shaped' Cygnus constellation in the September night sky

Deep Sky Objects

Magnetic activity cycles in 138 Sun-like stars help scientists understand the Sun's past—and Earth's future

Magnetic activity cycles in 138 Sun-like stars help scientists understand the Sun's past—and Earth's future
Solving the mystery of 'little red dots' in early universe, scientists discover a new class of black hole stars

Solving the mystery of 'little red dots' in early universe, scientists discover a new class of black hole stars
Distant dwarf planet Quaoar may have a new moon or ring system, scientists claim

Distant dwarf planet Quaoar may have a new moon or ring system, scientists claim
Simulations solve 'early universe' puzzle and reveal 'star systems' never seen before

Simulations solve 'early universe' puzzle and reveal 'star systems' never seen before
Hungry star devours its cosmic twin faster than ever observed, baffling scientists

Hungry star devours its cosmic twin faster than ever observed, baffling scientists
Makemake of the Kuiper Belt not just a 'dormant frozen' world—new JWST evidence surprises scientists

Makemake of the Kuiper Belt not just a 'dormant frozen' world—new JWST evidence surprises scientists

Today's Moon Phase

Today's moon phase in Indianapolis

Today's moon phase in Indianapolis
Today's moon phase in Salt-lake-city

Today's moon phase in Salt-lake-city
Today's moon phase in Los-angeles

Today's moon phase in Los-angeles
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Astronomers in search of habitable worlds rule out atmospheric scenarios on exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e

Astronomers in search of habitable worlds rule out atmospheric scenarios on exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e
Magnetic activity cycles in 138 Sun-like stars help scientists understand the Sun's past—and Earth's future

Magnetic activity cycles in 138 Sun-like stars help scientists understand the Sun's past—and Earth's future
Solving the mystery of 'little red dots' in early universe, scientists discover a new class of black hole stars

Solving the mystery of 'little red dots' in early universe, scientists discover a new class of black hole stars
'God of Chaos' asteroid would be visible to the naked eye in a once-in-a-millennium celestial event

'God of Chaos' asteroid would be visible to the naked eye in a once-in-a-millennium celestial event
Distant dwarf planet Quaoar may have a new moon or ring system, scientists claim

Distant dwarf planet Quaoar may have a new moon or ring system, scientists claim
New research reveals how volcanic gases may have made early Mars a cradle for life

New research reveals how volcanic gases may have made early Mars a cradle for life
Simulations solve 'early universe' puzzle and reveal 'star systems' never seen before

Simulations solve 'early universe' puzzle and reveal 'star systems' never seen before
'Loudest ever' gravitational wave provides strong confirmation of Hawking and Kerr's black hole theories

'Loudest ever' gravitational wave provides strong confirmation of Hawking and Kerr's black hole theories
A 'quasi-moon' asteroid has been orbiting Earth for 60 years—and scientists are just finding out

A 'quasi-moon' asteroid has been orbiting Earth for 60 years—and scientists are just finding out
Researchers accidentally discover a giant stellar 'blowtorch' at the Milky Way's border

Researchers accidentally discover a giant stellar 'blowtorch' at the Milky Way's border
How to spot 'swan-shaped' Cygnus constellation in the September night sky

How to spot 'swan-shaped' Cygnus constellation in the September night sky
Hungry star devours its cosmic twin faster than ever observed, baffling scientists

Hungry star devours its cosmic twin faster than ever observed, baffling scientists
Astronomers discover supermassive black holes hiding behind cosmic dust for billions of years—until now

Astronomers discover supermassive black holes hiding behind cosmic dust for billions of years—until now
Butterfly-shaped hole in the Sun's atmosphere stuns scientists—potential effects on Earth on September 14

Butterfly-shaped hole in the Sun's atmosphere stuns scientists—potential effects on Earth on September 14
Makemake of the Kuiper Belt not just a 'dormant frozen' world—new JWST evidence surprises scientists

Makemake of the Kuiper Belt not just a 'dormant frozen' world—new JWST evidence surprises scientists

Constellation

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
Summer Triangle illuminates the night revealing three brilliant stars and hidden celestial gems

Summer Triangle illuminates the night revealing three brilliant stars and hidden celestial gems

SPACEFLIGHT

  1. China plans advanced mission to hit an asteroid with spacecraft and alter its course

  2. International Space Station prepares for two back-to-back resupply missions launching this week

  3. SpaceX prepares for a busy September with five major Falcon 9 launches

  4. SpaceX's Starship deploys eight dummy satellites in latest launch, splashes down in the Indian Ocean

  5. NASA and SpaceX launch 33rd commercial resupply mission to International Space Station

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  1. Butterfly-shaped hole in the Sun's atmosphere stuns scientists—potential effects on Earth on September 14

    Butterfly-shaped hole in the Sun's atmosphere stuns scientists—potential effects on Earth on September 14

  2. 2025 partial solar eclipse: When and how to watch the astronomical phenomenon on September 21

    2025 partial solar eclipse: When and how to watch the astronomical phenomenon on September 21

  3. How to spot 'swan-shaped' Cygnus constellation in the September night sky

  4. Astrophysicists reveal 'Earth-sized' exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e may have atmosphere and liquid water to support life

Instruments

NASA's James Webb Telescope captures stunning image of warped 'Butterfly Star' 525 light-years away

NASA's James Webb Telescope captures stunning image of warped 'Butterfly Star' 525 light-years away
Spacecraft's electrical discharges threaten safety of crucial space equipment. Study finds solution

Spacecraft's electrical discharges threaten safety of crucial space equipment. Study finds solution
Webb Telescope discovers mysterious CO₂-rich disk with no water around a young star

Webb Telescope discovers mysterious CO₂-rich disk with no water around a young star