What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2026
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2026.
Skywatching
What is the blue-white star next to the moon tonight?
Don't miss Spica greet the waxing moon in the southern sky on May 26
Spaceflight
Seeing double with the Artemis 2 rocket boosters | Space photo of the day for May 26, 2026
The two boosters hang out mid-air after separation.
DARPA readies robotic deep-space repair satellite for 2026 launch
DARPA has a plan to keep geosynchronous satellites going for years beyond their expiration date. The agency aims to test it with a mission launching as soon as this summer.
On this day in space! May 25, 2008: Phoenix Spacecraft Lands on Mars
On May 25, 2008, NASA's Phoenix lander arrived on Mars.
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Northern lights - live updatesThe latest aurora forecast for tonight help you make sure you're in the right place at the right time to see the northern lights.
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Rocket launch todayFollow Space.com's rocket launch blog for the latest on when the next rocket launch will be and how to follow it live.
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Night sky for tonightFind out what you can see in the night sky for tonight, from planets and stars to dazzling meteor showers.
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Live 4K video from space!Witness live views of Earth from the International Space Station as it orbits the planet. Space streaming company Sen is broadcasting 24/7 from the ISS in beautiful 4K HD.
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On this day in space!NASA astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger.
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ReferenceWhat is the moon phase today?See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.
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ReferenceSpace calendar 2025Keep up with all the rocket launches, astronomical events and mission milestones for 2025 with our space calendar.
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Search For Life
The UFO files: What did we learn from the Pentagon's 1st big release?
On May 8, the Pentagon released its first tranche of "UFO files." Space.com reached out to experts to make sense of this highly anticipated data drop.
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These Apollo 'UFO' images have been public for decades. So why are people talking about them now?
Much of the UFO imagery that the Pentagon released last week was new, but we've known for decades about the odd things that the Apollo astronauts saw on and around the moon.
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Scientists propose new way to find aliens — and we may already have a spacecraft that can help
Scientists say amino acids produced by life are distributed differently and more diversely than amino acids produced by non-living chemical reactions, thereby providing a truer signature of life.
Technology
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Deals Expert tester Jase Parnell-Brookes rated the Nikon 12x25 Binoculars with a flawless review and was impressed with the image stabilization, their small, lightweight and pocketable versatility that makes them perfect for on-the-go stargazing.
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is our choice as the best-resolution Canon camera – it's perfect for astrophotography and is $501 off in this Walmart deal
Deals Expert tester James Abbott rated the R5 Mark II with a flawless review, it produces impressive astrophotography and is a brilliant all-round mirrorless powerhouse, now at its best-ever price
