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In a rare feat, scientists captured the Sun just hours before a massive solar flare—and were stunned

In a rare feat, scientists captured the Sun just hours before a massive solar flare—and were stunned

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5 baffling space mysteries scientists have been trying to solve for decades

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Never-seen-before map shows how solar particles interact with Earth's magnetic bubble

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Could the first people on Mars need their own time system? Here's what a NASA researcher says

Could the first people on Mars need their own time system? Here's what a NASA researcher says

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Skywatching

Today, for the first time in 11 years, the U.S. will get to see the Moon occult Venus during the day

Today, for the first time in 11 years, the U.S. will get to see the Moon occult Venus during the day

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August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse to bring rare sunset spectacle—check the best viewing locations

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Fireball 16 times brighter than Venus seen streaking across multiple U.S. states on June 14

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Watch: Deer scatter as fireball 16 times brighter than Venus streaks across U.S. sky

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Will Blue Origin be mission-ready for Artemis III? Here's a status update

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NASA captures meteor fireball streaking from Mississippi to Missouri over Huntsville

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Europe finally has its rocket back. Now comes the hard part

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Deep Sky Objects

Scientists stunned by fireworks in nearby galaxy: 'Something unusual is going on in these objects'

Scientists stunned by fireworks in nearby galaxy: 'Something unusual is going on in these objects'

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Astronomers have caught the first-ever glimpse of star-forming gas in early galaxies

Astronomers have caught the first-ever glimpse of star-forming gas in early galaxies

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Oxford physicist says best clue to alien life may already be sitting on the Moon

Oxford physicist says best clue to alien life may already be sitting on the Moon

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Why aliens probably aren't visiting Earth, even if they exist

Why aliens probably aren't visiting Earth, even if they exist

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A supernova remnant may have been found near the Milky Way's central supermassive black hole

A supernova remnant may have been found near the Milky Way's central supermassive black hole

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What happens to dark matter around black holes? New study supports long-held theory

What happens to dark matter around black holes? New study supports long-held theory

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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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Your name can travel aboard NASA's Roman Telescope on its journey—get your boarding pass now

Your name can travel aboard NASA's Roman Telescope on its journey—get your boarding pass now

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In a rare feat, scientists captured the Sun just hours before a massive solar flare—and were stunned

In a rare feat, scientists captured the Sun just hours before a massive solar flare—and were stunned

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Today, for the first time in 11 years, the U.S. will get to see the Moon occult Venus during the day

Today, for the first time in 11 years, the U.S. will get to see the Moon occult Venus during the day

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5 baffling space mysteries scientists have been trying to solve for decades

5 baffling space mysteries scientists have been trying to solve for decades

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August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse to bring rare sunset spectacle—check the best viewing locations

August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse to bring rare sunset spectacle—check the best viewing locations

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Scientists stunned by fireworks in nearby galaxy: 'Something unusual is going on in these objects'

Scientists stunned by fireworks in nearby galaxy: 'Something unusual is going on in these objects'

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Fireball 16 times brighter than Venus seen streaking across multiple U.S. states on June 14

Fireball 16 times brighter than Venus seen streaking across multiple U.S. states on June 14

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Astronomers have caught the first-ever glimpse of star-forming gas in early galaxies

Astronomers have caught the first-ever glimpse of star-forming gas in early galaxies

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Oxford physicist says best clue to alien life may already be sitting on the Moon

Oxford physicist says best clue to alien life may already be sitting on the Moon

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Light could power interstellar spacecraft—until it starts slowing them down

Light could power interstellar spacecraft—until it starts slowing them down

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SpaceX CRS-34 Dragon set to undock from ISS tomorrow: Here's how you can watch it live

SpaceX CRS-34 Dragon set to undock from ISS tomorrow: Here's how you can watch it live

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Why aliens probably aren't visiting Earth, even if they exist

Why aliens probably aren't visiting Earth, even if they exist

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International Space Station’s Canadarm2 malfunctions; to be repaired via a spacewalk later this month

International Space Station’s Canadarm2 malfunctions; to be repaired via a spacewalk later this month

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Never-seen-before map shows how solar particles interact with Earth's magnetic bubble

Never-seen-before map shows how solar particles interact with Earth's magnetic bubble

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A supernova remnant may have been found near the Milky Way's central supermassive black hole

A supernova remnant may have been found near the Milky Way's central supermassive black hole

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Constellation

How to easily spot the constellation Lynx in March's night skies

How to easily spot the constellation Lynx in March's night skies

Mar 12, 2026

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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The Summer Triangle is visible in the autumn sky: Here's everything you need to know

The Summer Triangle is visible in the autumn sky: Here's everything you need to know

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Don't miss the moon glowing beside bright star Antares in constellation Scorpius on October 24

Don't miss the moon glowing beside bright star Antares in constellation Scorpius on October 24

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Neil deGrasse Tyson explains how Artemis missions would lay the groundwork for Mars exploration

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NOAA’s SOLAR-1 is now operational—and it's changing how the U.S. watches space weather

NOAA’s SOLAR-1 is now operational—and it's changing how the U.S. watches space weather

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A fleet of six spacecraft could be Earth's first active defense against solar storms

A fleet of six spacecraft could be Earth's first active defense against solar storms

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A lobster-eye X-ray telescope could unveil some of the deepest secrets of the Moon's geology

A lobster-eye X-ray telescope could unveil some of the deepest secrets of the Moon's geology

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SpaceX launches 53 new Starlink satellites in less than 19 hours from two U.S. coasts

SpaceX launches 53 new Starlink satellites in less than 19 hours from two U.S. coasts

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