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Environmental groups are pushing the FCC to reverse its approval of a startup's controversial space mirror project.
Astronomers have captured the clearest images to date of Betelgeuse, confirming the long-studied red supergiant is actually a binary star system.
A nearby rocky world with a confirmed atmosphere fuels fresh hopes for finding life beyond Earth.
Two distinct meteor showers are peaking simultaneously this week, posing a celestial challenge due to the high visibility of a near-full moon.
Astronomers have identified four white dwarfs hidden within 65 light-years of Earth, previously obscured by the glare of orbiting red dwarfs.
A 390-million-year-old meteorite impact crater in Quebec has been identified by an amateur astronomer using Google Maps imagery.
New scientific discussions are challenging existing views on the speed of cosmic expansion and the existence of dark energy.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a hidden giant planet, Beta Pictoris d, orbiting a star 63 light-years away.
The July 2026 'Buck Moon' is drawing attention as it illuminates the night sky and precedes a total solar eclipse.
The FCC has approved a mirrored satellite designed by Reflect Orbital to redirect sunlight to Earth during the night.
Astronomers have identified the long-elusive location of missing baryonic matter, revealing it exists as diffuse clouds surrounding galaxies.
Astronomers report the potential detection of the first known exomoon orbiting a substellar companion outside our solar system.
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured imagery peering 4.4 billion years into the past, utilizing an Einstein-predicted phenomenon.
Astronomers report the discovery of a candidate binary star system in the Jellyfish Nebula where both companion stars appear to have undergone supernova explosions.
Astronomers suggest the Milky Way may have flipped sideways following a collision with a dwarf galaxy 10 billion years ago.
A near-Earth object misidentified as an asteroid for 28 years has been revealed as a 'dark comet.'
Astronomers and scientists are raising concerns over plans to launch nearly 2 million satellites, which could create a ring around Earth.
The annual Perseid meteor shower has commenced, with experts noting the potential for up to 100 shooting stars per hour during the event's peak.
A rare planetary conjunction between the crescent moon and Venus is currently visible to the naked eye after sunset.
The annual Perseid meteor shower has begun, with experts highlighting optimal viewing conditions during the 2026 summer season.
NASA's Perseverance rover has identified a unique honeycomb geological pattern and signs of an ancient, massive asteroid impact on the Martian surface.
Tectonic scars and unique mountain formations on Pluto’s moon Charon are providing new evidence regarding the moon's ancient rotational history.
Astronomers have detected a sugar molecule in interstellar space for the first time, offering new insights into the origins of life.
Scientific coverage is exploring why Venus maintains higher surface temperatures than Mercury despite being further from the Sun.
Astronomers have discovered signs of sugar within a dust cloud located near the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected galaxy collisions 800 million years after the Big Bang, challenging existing models of the early universe.
A rare planetary parade occurred on July 12, bringing the Moon into alignment with Mars, Saturn, and Uranus.
A long-lived radio outburst from a nearby black hole is providing scientists with a rare glimpse into the properties of the early universe.
Multiple meteor showers are expected to create spectacular views and bright fireballs across the globe this July.
Radio observations have revealed previously hidden structures and hydrogen maps surrounding the Orion Nebula.
A series of astronomical events, including a planetary alignment and the Buck Moon, are drawing observers to the night sky in July 2026.
Environmental groups and astronomers are sounding alarms over the lack of oversight for planned orbital data centers and satellite constellations.
The American Museum of Natural History is hosting a free block party to celebrate the final Manhattanhenge of the year.
New data suggests dark energy may not be constant, though the persistent Hubble tension remains an unresolved cosmic mystery.
NASA is managing a critical power decline for Voyager 1 as it approaches a historic distance milestone from Earth.
Astronomers report that GJ 251 c, a rocky super-Earth located within 25 light-years, has become a primary subject in the search for potential extraterrestrial life.
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured unprecedented images of a 'Centaur' galaxy, revealing the impact of cosmic collisions.
A total solar eclipse is set for August 12, 2026, featuring a rare sunset totality and coinciding with the Perseid meteor shower.
New data on the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS suggests the object is older than the sun and originated from a distant star system.
A space agency has identified six mysterious metal spheres washed up on an Australian beach as debris from a foreign rocket body.
The James Webb telescope may have identified a previously unknown substance shared by the surfaces of Pluto and Titan.
The asteroid Apophis is projected to make a rare, visible flyby of Earth on April 13, 2029, potentially visible to two billion people.
NASA's Webb telescope has discovered a Jupiter-sized planet that survived its star's death, offering a glimpse into the distant future of our own solar system.
New scientific modeling estimates that plant life on Earth will reach an end in approximately 2 billion years.
New telescope measurements of the planet GJ 3378b have shifted its classification from a gas-heavy world to a potentially rocky, habitable Super-Earth.
NASA is commemorating the United States' 250th birthday with a themed gallery of astronomical imagery described as 'cosmic fireworks.'
As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, scientists and historians are exploring the astronomical views witnessed by the Founding Fathers in 1776.
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected an unexplained substance appearing on both Pluto and Titan.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe may have identified cosmic dust as the key to why the Sun's atmosphere is hotter than its surface.
A new scientific theory challenges previous assumptions about Earth's ultimate fate following the death of the Sun.
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has deployed the largest digital camera ever built to begin a comprehensive 10-year survey of the universe.
Researchers have found the strongest evidence to date of a magnetic field on a giant exoplanet that may be magnetically connected to its host star.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has detected unusual salt clouds on a distant exoplanet known as the 'pink planet.'
June's full moon, known as the strawberry moon, is set to peak this week with a unique orbital characteristic.
Stargazers and viewers in south Louisiana captured viral video of a bright meteor fireball streaking across the sky on Sunday morning.
NASA's Lucy spacecraft has discovered a peanut-shaped asteroid that exhibits an unusual wobble and signs of ancient water.
Astronomers have discovered a rare, glowing 'bow-and-arrow' structure believed to be a cosmic shock wave from a supersonic galaxy collision.
Astronomers have discovered a pair of rare 'super-puff' planets that match the size of Jupiter but are lighter than cotton candy.
New coverage revisits the Hubble Space Telescope's deep field imaging and its ability to reveal thousands of distant galaxies in previously dark patches of sky.
Asteroid 1997 NC1, described as skyscraper-sized, is making its closest approach to Earth in over 400 years this weekend.