Astronomy

Jupiter's unique dilute core probably formed gradually rather than from a planetary collision, study claims

Jupiter's unique dilute core probably formed gradually rather than from a planetary collision, study claims

Next solar superstorm could hit Earth harder than ever, scientists explain why

Astronomers combine X-ray and radio data to unveil a magnificent hand-shaped nebula

For the first time, astronomers chronicled 130 years of a dying star's transformation
Promising Earth-sized exoplanet is ruled out as habitable by new James Webb Space Telescope observations

Promising Earth-sized exoplanet is ruled out as habitable by new James Webb Space Telescope observations

Skywatching

Beautiful crescent Moon shines bright next to Mars in the evening sky on August 25. Here's how to watch it.

Beautiful crescent Moon shines bright next to Mars in the evening sky on August 25. Here's how to watch it.

Moonless evening to highlight Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) in constellation Hercules on August 22

Moon to reach apogee—its farthest distance from Earth—on August 29. Details here

Deep Sky Objects

Black holes could be a source of the universe’s mysterious dark energy, new study suggests

Black holes could be a source of the universe’s mysterious dark energy, new study suggests
Accidental double zooming pinpoints unexpected millimeter waves near supermassive black hole's core

Accidental double zooming pinpoints unexpected millimeter waves near supermassive black hole's core
'Stripped-to-the-bone' supernova offers first direct look inside a dying star's core

'Stripped-to-the-bone' supernova offers first direct look inside a dying star's core
Astronomers find 62 new quasars including the most luminous 'FeLoBAL' ever found

Astronomers find 62 new quasars including the most luminous 'FeLoBAL' ever found
Ursa Major III may be a dense star cluster hiding a black hole core, claim astrophysicists

Ursa Major III may be a dense star cluster hiding a black hole core, claim astrophysicists
Astronomers discover a new type of supernova erupted from exploding star's deadly encounter with black hole

Astronomers discover a new type of supernova erupted from exploding star's deadly encounter with black hole

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

NASA and SpaceX launch 33rd commercial resupply mission to International Space Station
NASA’s Perseverance rover investigating Mars’ megaripples makes fascinating discovery

NASA’s Perseverance rover investigating Mars’ megaripples makes fascinating discovery
Beautiful crescent Moon shines bright next to Mars in the evening sky on August 25. Here's how to watch it.

Beautiful crescent Moon shines bright next to Mars in the evening sky on August 25. Here's how to watch it.
Jupiter's unique dilute core probably formed gradually rather than from a planetary collision, study claims

Jupiter's unique dilute core probably formed gradually rather than from a planetary collision, study claims
Black holes could be a source of the universe’s mysterious dark energy, new study suggests

Black holes could be a source of the universe’s mysterious dark energy, new study suggests
Earth’s radio signals highlight regions where extraterrestrial life could find us

Earth’s radio signals highlight regions where extraterrestrial life could find us
New astonishing images from DART asteroid impact reveal shocking force of debris plume

New astonishing images from DART asteroid impact reveal shocking force of debris plume
Next solar superstorm could hit Earth harder than ever, scientists explain why

Next solar superstorm could hit Earth harder than ever, scientists explain why
Rare XRISM findings reveal what a black hole looks like in its quietest X-ray phase

Rare XRISM findings reveal what a black hole looks like in its quietest X-ray phase
Astronomers combine X-ray and radio data to unveil a magnificent hand-shaped nebula

Astronomers combine X-ray and radio data to unveil a magnificent hand-shaped nebula
For the first time, astronomers chronicled 130 years of a dying star's transformation

For the first time, astronomers chronicled 130 years of a dying star's transformation
Accidental double zooming pinpoints unexpected millimeter waves near supermassive black hole's core

Accidental double zooming pinpoints unexpected millimeter waves near supermassive black hole's core
'Stripped-to-the-bone' supernova offers first direct look inside a dying star's core

'Stripped-to-the-bone' supernova offers first direct look inside a dying star's core
Astronomers find 62 new quasars including the most luminous 'FeLoBAL' ever found

Astronomers find 62 new quasars including the most luminous 'FeLoBAL' ever found
Astrophysicists unveil new protocol to capture supernovae mere hours after they explode

Astrophysicists unveil new protocol to capture supernovae mere hours after they explode

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

  2. New astonishing images from DART asteroid impact reveal shocking force of debris plume

  3. 33rd SpaceX commercial resupply mission to launch with key bone health research

  4. After ninth test flight's failure, SpaceX's Starship prepares for a critical tenth test with major upgrades

  5. Scientists design giant spacecraft that could carry up to 2,400 people on a one-way journey to Alpha Centauri

MOST READ

  1. After ninth test flight's failure, SpaceX's Starship prepares for a critical tenth test with major upgrades

    After ninth test flight's failure, SpaceX's Starship prepares for a critical tenth test with major upgrades

  2. Moonless evening to highlight Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) in constellation Hercules on August 22

    Moonless evening to highlight Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) in constellation Hercules on August 22

  3. NASA’s Psyche captures stunning images of Earth and Moon from 180 million miles away

  4. Titan darkens Saturn on August 19 in a rare spectacle visible every 15 years

Instruments

NASA’s Perseverance rover investigating Mars’ megaripples makes fascinating discovery

NASA’s Perseverance rover investigating Mars’ megaripples makes fascinating discovery
Earth’s radio signals highlight regions where extraterrestrial life could find us

Earth’s radio signals highlight regions where extraterrestrial life could find us
Rare XRISM findings reveal what a black hole looks like in its quietest X-ray phase

Rare XRISM findings reveal what a black hole looks like in its quietest X-ray phase