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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.
Dinosaur-killing asteroid may have caused firestorms 17 times hotter than the thermal limit lethal to humans
The dinosaurs may not have starved through a years-long winter. New evidence suggests a blanket of ultrafine impact dust set the planet on fire within hours.
1st three-headed asteroid found in our solar system — and it has a little moon
Sophisticated high-contrast imaging has revealed asteroid 44 Nysa to have three lobes and a small moon.
Satellites spy penguin poop on Danger Islands | Space photo of the day for July 30, 2026
Researchers used NASA satellite imagery, along with ground observations, to track changes in the diets of penguins on Antarctica's Danger Islands.
A SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon next week, and scientists aren't sure what to expect
Scientists are preparing to study the effects of human-made impacts on the moon when a spent SpaceX rocket stage impacts the lunar surface on Aug. 5.
BALLS on the moon: China set to launch Africa's 1st lunar science mission in 2029
Africa's first space exploration mission aims to send a trio of spherical probes to the lunar south pole aboard China's Chang'e 8 lander in 2029.
'Crazy idea' succeeds: Scientists monitor space junk with radio telescopes
"That's the first time that's ever been done."
A seed that flew around the moon grew into this tree in NYC
The Madison Square Park Conservancy unveiled its moon tree at a smoky birthday party.
