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What is the moon phase today? Lunar phases 2025
Reference See what moon phase it is tonight and find out when you can see the rest of the moon phases for 2025.
This dwarf planet has gas: Makemake's methane surprises scientists
The James Webb Space Telescope has detected methane gas on the dwarf planet Makemake, indicating that the distant body is a dynamic icy world.
After almost 20 years helping to operate rovers on Mars, NASA geologist and astronaut candidate Lauren Edgar says stepping foot on the Red Planet 'would be a dream'
Edgar once designed science experiments for astronauts to perform. Now she'll be the astronaut performing them.
A tiny Apollo 17 moon rock is unlocking a secret lunar history
The small chunk of rock could be telling us that many of the moon’s largest impacts happened over 4.25 billion years ago.
The moon is getting slightly farther away from the Earth each year — a physicist explains why
Scientists measure the distance to the Moon by bouncing lasers off mirrors placed there by space probes and astronauts.
ESA spacecraft sees a kaleidoscope of color in Mars' atmosphere | Space photo of the day for Sept. 26, 2025
New images from the European Space Agency's Trace Gas Orbiter reveal Mars' atmosphere to have delicate layers of dust and ice, offering insights into the planet's evolution.
It came from outer space: Scientists solve decades-long mystery of the Silverpit Crater
Scientists have confirmed that the Silverpit Crater in the North Sea was caused by an asteroid impact over 40 million years ago, ending years of controversy over its origin.
From Afar to Olduvai: asteroid Donaldjohanson's landmarks get names tied to human origins
The names of human ancestors are now on an asteroid map.
'This is how I'm going to land': New NASA astronaut candidate's helicopter skills could come in handy on the moon
Ben Bailey has 2,000 hours of flight time, including with high-profile military helicopters. The NASA astronaut candidate may be able to leverage that experience for moon landings.
