SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites from California
SpaceX launched 20 Starlink internet satellites from California early Friday morning (May 10), including 13 with direct-to-cell capability.
By Henk Hoekstra published
Clumps of dark matter reveal their presence by distorting the shapes of more distant galaxies, just like waves on the surface of a swimming pool distort the pattern of tiles on the bottom.
By Brett Tingley published
Elon Musk isn't convinced that aliens have ever visited Earth, according to remarks the SpaceX CEO and founder made during a conference on Tuesday (May 7).
By Rahul Rao published
The rings that circle gas giants like Saturn are composed mostly of water-ice particles. Could life exist in these beautiful and enigmatic structures?
By Robert Patalano published
Does life exist elsewhere in the universe? If so, how do scientists search for and identify it? Finding life beyond Earth is extremely difficult, partly because other planets are so far away and partly because we are not sure what to look for.
By Joe Rao published
The International Space Station, the largest and brightest object now orbiting Earth, will provide excellent views for skywatchers across much of the Northern Hemisphere for much of May.
By Jeff Spry published
Disney+ releases a new trailer for its upcoming series "Star Wars: The Acolyte" that delves into the High Republic era and seems to depict a deep awakening of the Sith.
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Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2024.