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Jupiter is at its best and brightest of 2026 tonight! Here's what to expect as the gas giant reaches opposition

Jupiter reaches opposition overnight on Jan. 10, when it appears its brightest in 2026 opposite the sun in Earth's sky.

Jan 09, 2026

Mars and Venus buzz the Beehive | Space photo of the day for January 9, 2026

Planets, stars, and star clusters, oh my!

Jan 09, 2026

Is dark matter made of mysterious 'ghost particles?' Galaxy clusters could hold the answer

"WIMPs are still the leading candidate for dark matter, but billions of dollars of experiments have been done, only getting stronger and stronger upper limits, so alternative scenarios have to be considered."

Jan 09, 2026

NASA says it will return 4 astronauts home early in 1st-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station

NASA has decided to bring the four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission home from the International Space Station early due to a medical issue experienced by a crewmember in orbit.

Jan 08, 2026

NASA X-ray spacecraft reveals the shockingly violent history of the Milky Way's supermassive black hole

"Nothing in my professional training as an X-ray astronomer had prepared me for something like this."

Jan 08, 2026
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February full moon 2026: When, where and how to see the Snow Moon

Your guide to February's full Snow Moon, from peak times to skywatching highlights.

Jan 08, 2026

How does NASA handle astronaut medical issues in space?

NASA just postponed a spacewalk because of a medical concern with an astronaut. Here's how the agency has handled such issues in the past.

Jan 08, 2026

Vera Rubin Observatory spots the fastest-spinning large asteroid ever found

The Vera Rubin Observatory has found 19 new "superfast rotator" asteroids, including the fastest-spinning big space rock ever found.

Jan 08, 2026

Northern lights may be visible in 12 states overnight Jan. 9-10

Auroras may be visible from Alaska to New York as incoming coronal mass ejections and high-speed solar winds could trigger geomagnetic storms tonight.

Jan 08, 2026

The final 'Greenland 2: Migration' trailer is here, and it's got the '90s disaster movie vibes we've been craving (video)

Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin return in an epic sci-fi survival sequel to 2020's surprise hit, "Greenland".

Jan 08, 2026

Former CEO of Google spearheads 4 next-gen telescopes — 3 on Earth and 1 in space

"We're going to do it in three years, and we're going to do it for a ridiculously low price."

Jan 08, 2026

Stream Starfleet Academy and all the other top sci-fi shows coming in 2026 while traveling — and save money

Watch your favorite series just as you would at home with a huge 70% discount on the best VPN service overall.

Jan 08, 2026

Comet 24P/Schaumasse makes its closest approach to the sun today: But will you be able to see it?

Solar system comets are often at their brightest as they draw close to the sun

Jan 08, 2026

Space telescopes capture breathtaking galactic hug | Space photo of the day for Jan. 8, 2026

Both NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory caught these two galaxies in a close embrace.

Jan 08, 2026

'Super star' being shredded by black hole releases as much energy as 400 billion suns

"This was many times more energetic than any similar event and more than any known explosion powered by the collapse of a star."

Jan 08, 2026

NASA considering bringing astronauts home early from International Space Station due to medical issue

NASA is evaluating its options for dealing with an astronaut health issue in orbit, one of which is an early end to SpaceX's Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station.

Jan 08, 2026

How to watch 'Predator: Badlands' at home digitally ahead of its February 4K Blu-ray release

Predator: Badlands has landed on digital platforms ahead of the February 4K Blu-ray release, but still no word on the Hulu streaming release date.

Jan 07, 2026

Astronomers discover the earliest, hottest galaxy cluster in the universe, and it breaks all the rules

The galaxy cluster appears hotter and more mature than it should for its young age, challenging what we think we know about how these cities of galaxies form.

Jan 07, 2026

10 retired Lego Star Wars sets we wish would come back

Over the last 25 years, a lot of Lego Star Wars sets have come and gone. These are the ones we wish would make a return.

Jan 07, 2026

NASA postpones Jan. 8 spacewalk due to 'medical concern' with an astronaut

NASA has postponed a planned Jan. 8 spacewalk outside the International Space Station due to a "medical concern" with an unnamed crew member.

Jan 07, 2026

'Tron: Ares' debuts on streaming today: Here's how to watch Jared Leto's sci-fi AI blockbuster

Jared Leto's sci-fi flick hits the Disney+ streaming grid starting January 7.

Jan 07, 2026

January belongs to Jupiter: See the king of planets in the night sky this month

Jupiter currently shines as a brilliant silvery "star" in the constellation Gemini the Twins, low in the east-northeast sky as dusk slowly fades. You really should catch the show.

Jan 07, 2026

Astrophotographer captures rare footage of the Hubble Telescope crossing the sun (video)

The Hubble Telescope appears as a tiny silhouette during a perfectly timed solar transit captured from Puerto Rico.

Jan 07, 2026

I thought I knew the night sky, but what I saw from the Canary Islands left me speechless

From volcanic landscapes to world-class observatories, a journey through the Canary Islands reveals a night sky unlike anything I'd seen before.

Jan 07, 2026

NASA Perseverance rover sees megaripples on Mars | Space photo of the day for Jan. 7, 2026.

Another view from Perseverance shows how windswept Mars' landscape truly is.

Jan 07, 2026

Winning the Red Planet race: Returning Mars samples before China should be a top US priority, experts say

"The Chinese may well beat the U.S. with a grab sample."

Jan 07, 2026

Hubble Telescope spies 'wake' of supergiant Beutelgeuse's hidden companion star

Using new observations from the Hubble Space Telescope and observatories on Earth, scientists have confirmed the existence of Betelgeuse's elusive companion star, named Siwarha.

Jan 06, 2026

SpaceX stacks Super Heavy booster ahead of Starship megarocket's 12th test flight

SpaceX recently stacked the giant Super Heavy booster that will help launch the upcoming 12th test flight of the company's Starship megarocket.

Jan 06, 2026

Saros: Release date, trailers, and everything we know about PlayStation's next sci-fi adventure

Roguelite structure, mysterious narrative, and breakneck third-person shooter action come together once again in Housemarque's Saros.

Jan 06, 2026

NASA's Curiosity rover sends stunning new panorama from high on Mars' Mount Sharp

NASA's Curiosity rover has sent back a striking new "postcard" from high on the slopes of Mount Sharp, offering a dramatic look at the rugged Martian landscape it's been exploring for more than a decade.

Jan 06, 2026

Hubble telescope discovers a new type of cosmic object and astronomers are on 'Cloud 9'

"This is a tale of a failed galaxy."

Jan 06, 2026

NASA may be 1 month away from historic Artemis 2 astronaut launch around the moon

Artemis 2, NASA's next astronaut mission to the moon, is gearing up for a launch that could occur as soon as Feb. 6.

Jan 06, 2026

Venus reaches superior solar conjunction today: What does it mean and can you see it?

A solar conjunction occurs as Venus' orbit carries it into alignment with the sun and Earth.

Jan 06, 2026

Congress rejects President Trump's deep NASA budget cuts, proposes $24.4 billion for the agency

Congress plans to allocate $24.4 billion to NASA for fiscal year 2026, nearly $6 billion more than President Trump had proposed.

Jan 06, 2026

This Canadian crater looks like marbled meat | Space photo of the day for Jan. 6, 2026

The reservoir seen in this image is sometimes referred to as the "eye of Quebec."

Jan 06, 2026

Women who rewrote the stars: Test your knowledge of female astronomers

From ancient stargazers to modern-day space scientists, women have shaped our understanding of the cosmos. This crossword celebrates their brilliance, resilience, and astronomical achievements.

Jan 06, 2026

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS isn't an alien spacecraft, astronomers confirm. 'In the end, there were no surprises.'

Bad news for those hoping interstellar invader 3I/ATLAS is an alien spacecraft as technosignature search turns up empty.

Jan 06, 2026

China's next moonshot: Chang'e 7 could search the lunar south pole for water this year

China's ice-hunting Chang'e 7 mission is scheduled to launch to the moon later this year, helping set the stage for a lunar base that the country aims to build in the 2030s.

Jan 06, 2026

‘Space particle’ slams into Spain’s new communications satellite high above Earth

Spain's latest military communications satellite suffered a debris impact while headed to its orbital destination. The extent of the damage is still unknown.

Jan 05, 2026

Trump administration censures former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video

The Department of Defense is taking administrative action against former NASA astronaut and current U.S. Senator Mark Kelly over remarks he made in a 90-second video in November.

Jan 05, 2026

11 upcoming space and sci-fi games to be excited for in 2026

We'll be battling aliens, surviving cosmic horrors, and conquering the stars in 2026 with these upcoming space and sci-fi games.

Jan 05, 2026

'It would be a fundamental breakthrough': Mysterious dark matter may interact with cosmic 'ghost particles'

"If this interaction between dark matter and neutrinos is confirmed, it would be a fundamental breakthrough."

Jan 05, 2026

The universe may be lopsided, new research says

The shape of the universe is not something we often think about.

Jan 05, 2026

The 2026 'Super Bowl of Astronomy' starts today — here's what's happening

Astronomers are gathering in Phoenix this week for the 247th meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS 247), where the latest discoveries from exoplanets, JWST and upcoming space missions will take center stage.

Jan 05, 2026

Catch the moon dancing with bright star Regulus tonight

Regulus is the brightest star in the zodiacal constellation Leo.

Jan 05, 2026

How did life begin on Earth? New experiments support 'RNA world' hypothesis

The new findings strengthen the "RNA world" hypothesis that describes how the first life on Earth could have used RNA instead of DNA.

Jan 05, 2026

Carina Nebula shines with white-blue stars | Space photo of the day for Jan. 5, 2026

The Westerlund 2 star cluster is home to some of the Milky Way's brightest stars.

Jan 05, 2026

January full moon wows skywatchers with a striking 'Wolf Supermoon' (photos)

January's full moon is often known as the 'Wolf Moon'.

Jan 05, 2026

Moon rush: These private spacecraft will attempt lunar landings in 2026

Lunar landers from Blue Origin, Firefly Aerospace, Intuitive Machines and Astrobotic are gearing up for moon landing attempts in 2026 as the commercial exploration of deep space expands.

Jan 05, 2026

SpaceX launches 1st Starlink satellites of 2026 on new Falcon 9 rocket (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 29 Starlink satellites launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.

Jan 04, 2026