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Venus and Jupiter cozy up in the night sky
Brightest planets will appear side by side on the evening of June 9, creating an arresting sight…
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on June 5
Do you know what you can see on the Moon?…
Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 70AZ review
We put the Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 70AZ to the test — here's what you can actually see as a beginner.…
This cosmic map of magnetic fields could help illuminate one of the universe’s most mysterious forces
Light from nearly 4m galaxies measured as it twisted and travelled through intergalactic space Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , …
Rare meteorite linked to a doomed planet in solar system’s past
The space rock was discovered in the sands of the Sahara desert.…
Journey to the Center of the Virgo Cluster
The focus of this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image released on May 29, 2026, is an active spiral galaxy on a journey…
Venus will disappear behind the Moon in a rare June sky event
June's night sky delivers several must-see events, starting with a close encounter between Venus and Jupiter after sunset. Mercury joins the pair to form a rare three-planet l…
Jupiter Flings Particles to Nearly the Speed of Light. The Weird Part Is How
Scientists are increasingly using our solar system as a natural laboratory for studying extreme phenomena.…
Astronomers Accidentally Uncover Magnetic Fields on Alien Worlds That May Help Protect Their Atmospheres
Learn how measuring wind speeds on Jupiter-like exoplanets gave clues on the presence of magnetic fields, a feature not all planets have.…
Scientists map universe’s invisible force to show sky as you’ve never seen it
Australian researchers have created the biggest and most detailed image of a colossal cosmic mystery.…
Get the legendary Celestron NexStar 8SE telescope at its lowest price of the year in this early Amazon Prime Day deal
Our telescope expert chose the Celestron NexStar 8SE as our best overall telescope, and now, with $200 off, it makes this versatile telescope a value for money purchase ahead of Pr…
How to Find a Blue Moon Using Panchang JSON
How to Find a Blue Moon Using Panchang JSON A Blue Moon is often misunderstood. It does not usually...…
'Totally counterintuitive': Scientists accidentally discover magnetic fields around 7 distant planets, opening new window in the search for life
In an astronomical first, researchers have measured the magnetic fields of 7 "hot Jupiter" planets beyond our solar system — adding new clues in the search for alien life.…
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on June 3
The Moon isn't full, but most of it is still illuminated.…
What is a Blue Moon? Why the May full moon is so rare.
Do they really happen "once in a Blue Moon?”…
Cheesecake, panna cotta, chocolate fondant: When olive oil finds its way into dessert
Praised for its flavor, texture and keeping qualities, this nectar – whether green, ripe or matured – is increasingly being used by chefs and bakers in their sweet creations.…
The only Blue Moon of 2026 rises this weekend — here’s how to get the best view of the ‘micromoon’
The night sky this weekend is set aglow with this year’s only Blue Full Moon.…
The Science Behind 'Project Hail Mary'
Is Tau Ceti a real star? Is there a rocky exoplanet called Erid? How long can astronauts stay in space? Are there microbes on other planets? NASA has answers, shedding light on the…
The Blue Micromoon Rises in Sunday’s Early Skies
The second full moon of May will look smaller and dimmer than usual.…
Blue Moon 2026: An extremely rare micromoon rises tonight
A rare Blue Moon, the second full moon in May, will also be a "micromoon" near its farthest point from Earth.…
A trip to the United Arab Emirates' darkest spot reveals a rare view of the Milky Way
The gleaming skyscrapers and brights lights of the United Arab Emirates draw the eyes of all who travel here…
What is a blue micromoon and when is the best time to see it this weekend?
A blue micromoon is a rare spectacle, though it’s not as blue or as micro as you might imagine…
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on May 30
The Full Moon is tomorrow.…
May Full Moon 2026: See the Blue Moon
This month's full moon is the Blue Moon.…
This weekend's blue moon is also a micromoon (but won't be blue and isn't smaller)
This weekend's Blue Moon, the second full moon in one month, is also a micromoon, because it is at the moon's apogee, the furthest point from Earth in its orbit.……
Red Dwarf Stars May Devour Rocky Planets, Showing Unexpected Lithium Levels
Learn how unexpected traces of lithium in red dwarf stars could point to them eating Earth-like planets.…
How to Best See This Weekend’s Rare Blue Micromoon
The celestial event isn't expected to occur again for more than 25 years.…
Hubble Spies Faint Irregular Galaxy
This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image released on May 27, 2026, features the dwarf irregular galaxy ESO 490-017, roughly 12,000 light-years in…
'I would never have guessed it': Unexpected effect is squeezing Mars' atmosphere like toothpaste, experts say
Researchers have uncovered an unexpected phenomenon, dubbed the Zwan-Wolf effect, squeezing plasma "like toothpaste" in Mars' upper atmosphere. This effect, which also happens on E…
20,000 Eyes on the Universe
We live in a golden age of astronomical imaging. Telescopes are capturing billions of galaxy images, painting the universe in breathtaking detail. But there's a problem, and it's a…
Look up for a blue moon on May 31
Turns out, 'once in a blue moon' is right now.…
Europa may not vent water into space after all
The debate could reopen in 2030 when NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft gets the closest view of the icy moon’s surface.…
Scientists caught stars eating their young planets because of this clue
Here's what they left at the crime scene.…
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on May 29
The Moon isn't quite full yet.…
Cosmic Dust Around Young Stars Could Reveal How to Weigh Newborn Planets
Learn more about the new method astronomers are using to help estimate newborn planets' masses based on dust rings.…
There’s a Hidden Signal in the Sun, Study Suggests
Tuning into sound waves from deep inside the Sun revealed previously unknown patterns in solar activity.…
A Smaller Than Usual Blue Moon Will End the Month With a Lunar Spectacle. Here's What to Know About the Full Micromoon
The blue moon will be the second of two full moons in the same month, a coincidence that only takes place about every two and a half years. It will also appear to be slightly small…
The Supernova That Sparked the Original Scientific Revolution
The Supernova That Sparked the Original Scientific Revolution: Centuries before we started debating the transformative effect of AI on science, a new light in the sky shone the way…
Bootids Meteor Shower May Explode With Meteors or Fizzle Out: How to Watch
Even science can't predict just how many meteors the Bootids shower will drop in any given year.…
James Webb telescope spots supermassive black hole that formed before its galaxy
The latest from the James Webb Space Telescope could completely change what we know about the formation of these astronomical bodies.…
Astronomers weighed a 'little red dot' discovered by the James Webb telescope — and found a 'naked' black hole inside
Astronomers weighed a black hole in a "little red dot" discovered by the James Webb telescope. They found it to be so overmassive that it may have formed before its host galaxy had…
Webb reveals black hole that formed before its galaxy
Using the unprecedented imaging and spectroscopic power of the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, researchers have mapped the motion and composition of gas orbiting a black h…
'They are leaking radio waves, just like we are': Radio astronomer explains how intelligent aliens could contact Earth without even trying
Radio astronomer Emma Chapman explains why the radio view of the universe is so crucial to space exploration, astronomy, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence…
A Fiery Visitor From Space Photo-Bombs an Erupting Volcano
For a split second, a fireball outshone the rivers of molten lava flowing from the Philippines’ most active volcano.…
See the Stunning Images Psyche Beamed Back From Mars
See the Stunning Images Psyche Beamed Back From Mars: The spacecraft took a much-need detour en route to the asteroid of the same name…
The Rare Blue Micromoon of May 2026 Is About To Peak — How to Catch This Smaller Full Moon
Discover the second micromoon of 2026 and find out if it will be the last.…
Earth Has Approx. 1.1B Years Left. Here's the Math
The Scientific Drop — science articles on astrophysics, space, and fundamental physics. Written for curious minds.…
Brilliant-green fireball meteor explodes over erupting volcano in the Philippines
Multiple videos show a rare "fireball" meteor breaking apart with a flash of emerald light over the erupting Mount Mayon. Initial reports suggested that the falling space rock hit …
Hengefinder finds streets that perfectly frame the setting sun
Hengefinder is an app that, given times and places, can help you experience "stunning moments when the sun or moon aligns perfectly with city streets and buildings." A "henge" is……
A stargazing getaway at Novae Glamp in Telangana
Founded by Sandeep Reddy Moku, a stargazing getaway at Novae Glamp in Bhuvanagiri in Telangana attempts to tap into the growing interest in stargazing experiences and discover the …
Scientists discover a giant “planet factory” beyond Jupiter
Scientists believe a dust-filled ring just outside Jupiter acted like a cosmic “planetesimal factory,” producing multiple generations of early space rocks with very different compo…
Astronomers spot blue straggler star hosting brown dwarf companion
Astronomers discover a blue straggler star with a brown dwarf companion, reshaping our understanding of stellar evolution.…
Bizarre patterns on Venus have scientists puzzled
Scientists are trying to understand Venus' bright surface formations, called coronae, using new 3D maps.…
The solar system's largest moon may be heating up — offering clues to its mysterious origins
The largest moon in the solar system — Jupiter’s Ganymede — has a unique and inexplicable magnetic field. New research could finally explain it: the moon is heating up.…
Starwatch: this week’s rare blue moon highlights the strange way we mark our calendar
Because we define dates based on the stars, the full moon on 31 May will be the second one of the calendar month…
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on May 25
We're moving towards the Full Moon.…
The Black Hole Scientists Say Is Growing Too Fast
What if the universe is quietly telling us that our greatest scientific models are incomplete? For decades, astronomers believed they understood the timeline of cosmic history. Th…
NASA spacecraft beams back blue images of Mars on its way to a metal asteroid — Space photo of the week
On its way to a metal asteroid, the Psyche probe was testing its cameras as it got a gravity assist from the Red Planet.…
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on May 24
There's lots to see tonight.…
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on May 23
It's the First Quarter tonight.…